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Cars in heavy rain

Heavy rain in the greater Kawarthas region Friday night through Saturday

Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm with more seasonal temperatures as cold front arrives.
A lab technician evaluates COVID-19 rapid tests. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 417 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase by 4 to 77 with 8 new cases in Peterborough and 2 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Peterborough-born singer-songwriter Taylor Abrahamse is performing two shows in downtown Peterborough this weekend: with SJ Riley at The Garnet on Friday, October 15 and at The Black Horse on Saturday, October 15. (Photo via taylorabrahamse.ca)

nightlifeNOW – October 14 to 20

Featuring live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region,
Lesley Heighway, president and CEO of the Peterborough Regional Health Care (PRHC) Foundation, has been awarded with the designation of Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough’s Lesley Heighway receives international recognition for healthcare philanthropy

President and CEO of Peterborough Regional Health Care (PRHC) Foundation is designated Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
The Ontario SPCA's commemorative Animals in War Pin for 2021 features a cat as the symbol to honour the wartime contributions of animals. Cats served as companions during wartime and kept ships free of vermin. Proceeds from the sales of the pin will help provide care for animals in need and support veterans. (Photo courtesy of Ontario SPCA)

Ontario SPCA unveils new commemorative Animals in War Pin featuring a cat

Proceeds from sales of pin will help provide care for animals in need and support veterans.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough Police Service releases details of its COVID-19 vaccination policy

Unvaccinated members without a medical exemption will be required to be regularly tested and complete a vaccine education program.
Peterborough's Jacyln Harris is trying to raise $9,000 so her nephew Nico Iemma, an award-winning young athlete from Oshawa, can can participate in downhill skiing with his family this winter. (Photo: Jaclyn Harris / GoFundMe)

Peterborough woman launches fundraiser to purchase a sit-ski for her nephew with cerebral palsy

Equipment would allow Nico Iemma, an award-winning young athlete from Oshawa, to enjoy downhill skiing with his family.
A swab test bring completed on a patient. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 306 new COVID-19 cases, including 9 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase by 1 to 73 with 7 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward and 1 in Peterborough.
Leslie Yee, chair of the Canadian Council of the Blind's Peterborough chapter, with her guide dog Akira, displays the organization's 2022 fundraising calendar featuring cover art by Peterborough artist Lynda Todd. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough artist’s work featured on Canadian Council of the Blind calendar

Fundraising calendar features award-winning artwork by visually impaired artist Lynda Todd.
OPP logo on police car door

Police release names of two drivers killed in Saturday afternoon collision south of Manilla

Northbound vehicle on Simcoe Street passed unsafely and collided head-on with southbound vehicle.

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