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COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 511 new COVID-19 cases, with 19 in greater Kawarthas region over weekend

Regional active cases drop by 16 to 67 with 9 new cases in Peterborough, 9 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Haliburton.
Highway 35 north of Lindsay was closed between Cambray Road and Long Beach Road on October 3, 2021 for a police investigation of a vehicle rollover that claimed the life of the driver and sent a passenger to hospital with minor injuries. (Photo: OPP / Facebook)

Second fatal vehicle rollover in Kawarthas region in past two days

Rose Titus, 59, died at the scene after single-vehicle collision on Highway 35 north of Lindsay on Sunday morning.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 668 new COVID-19 cases, including 17 in greater Kawarthas over past 2...

Regional active cases decrease to 83 with 11 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Northumberland.
In "Sound of Mind and Body", which will be performed at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on October 7, 2021, dancer and choreographer Bill Coleman's brain waves will be transmitted to equipment and software operated by musician and sound artist Gordon Monahan (background), affecting music and lights in real time. Public Energy is also presenting Victoria Ward's "Kitten!", a re-imagining of her 1993 indie theatre hit, at The Theatre On King on October 15 and 16, 2021. (Photo supplied by Public Energy)

Peterborough’s Public Energy returns to in-theatre performances in October

'Sound of Mind and Body' takes place at Market Hall on October 7 with 'Kitten!' at The Theatre On King on October 15 and 16.
Beverly Baxter of Lindsay, a retired registered nurse, is one of 15 recipients of the Ontario government's 2021 Senior Achievement Awards. Pictured is Baxter (left) in April 2016 with Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes hospice director Jill Sadler when Baxter was honoured for more than 25 years of volunteering with the organization. (Photo: Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes / Facebook)

Retired Lindsay nurse receives Ontario Senior Achievement Award

Beverly Baxter is one of 15 recipients of the annual award recognizing significant community contributions by those over 65.
Rob Bersan and Virginia de Carle of the Wilno-Maynooth roots band The Salt Cellars are performing at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on Saturday, October 2. (Photo: The Salt Cellars)

nightlifeNOW – September 30 to October 6

Featuring live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
United Way Peterborough & District CEO Jim Russell accepts a proclamation from Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien recognizing the organization's 80-year commitment to the community during the United Way's 2021-2022 campaign launch on September 29, 2021. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough & District)

United Way Peterborough & District launches 2021-22 campaign on its 80th anniversary

In second year of its three-year campaign, the organization is on track to raise $5 million by 2023.
A lab technician evaluates COVID-19 rapid tests. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 495 new COVID-19 cases, including 14 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 89 with 5 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 3 in Peterborough, 3 in Northumberland, 2 in Haliburton, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
An architectural rendering of the new Canadian Canoe Museum, to be built on the Johnson Property in Peterborough, beside the Parks Canada building and north of Beavermead Park. Now that the museum has completed the purchase of the property at 2077 Ashburnham Drive and signed a design and construction contact, construction will begin in October 2021. (Rendering: Lett Architects Inc.)

Construction on Peterborough’s new Canadian Canoe Museum to begin in October

With land purchase completed and design and construction contract signed, new facility on Ashburnham Drive expected to be completed in 2023.
New Canadians Centre's children's picture book 'Building A Home' was inspired by the stories and artwork by six children originally from Syria, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and Pakistan of their first-time experiences in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough. (Text and illustrations by Casandra Lee)

Free picture book shares first-time experiences of immigrant children in Canada

Commissioned by New Canadians Centre and created by Peterborough artist Casandra Lee, 'Building A Home' is available in seven languages.

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