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Peterborough County OPP are seeking these two suspects in a theft from Foodland Ennismore in Selwyn Township on February 2, 2022. (Police-supplied photos)

Police seek two suspects in Ennismore grocery store theft

Two men stole around $150 worth of food on February 2.
Freezing rain on tree branch

Freezing rain and rainfall warnings in effect for greater Kawarthas region Tuesday

Up to 10 mm of ice accretion possible in Haliburton and Hastings, with 20-30 mm of rain in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland
A convoy participant slaps away the hand of a counter-protester who was blocking a dump truck from proceeding through the intersection at Brealey Drive and Stenson Boulevard in Peterborough on February 19, 2022. The counter-protester was arrested and charged under the criminal code with intimidation for blocking the highway, and the convoy participant was arrested and charged with assault. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Both Peterborough men involved in Saturday convoy incident face criminal charges

Police charge counter-protester with intimidation for blocking roadway and convoy participant with assaulting counter-protester.
Ice pellets and freezing rain on car

Freezing rain and rain expected for the greater Kawarthas Monday night to Tuesday night

Localized flooding possible as well as ice accretion due to freezing rain.
Supported by Kawartha Nordic Ski Club and Wild Rock Outfitters, the 24 Hour Ski Marathon for Mental Health takes place on February 26 and 27, 2022 at Kawartha Nordic in North Kawartha Township. A group of Peterborough-area skiers will be cross-country skiing for 24 hours to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge's Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic. (Photo: Wild Rock Outfitters / Instagram)

Peterborough-area skiers to cross-country ski for 24 hours to raise funds for mental health

Kawartha Nordic Ski Club and Wild Rock Outfitters fundraiser on February 26 and 27 will support CMHA HKRP Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic.
A counter-protester against the "slow roll" vehicle convoy in Peterborough on February 19, 2022, was pushed into the intersection of Brealey Drive and Stenson Boulevard after standing in the crosswalk attempting to block vehicles from going through the green light. Shortly after, a convoy participant potentially assaulted the counter protester. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Counter-protest against Peterborough ‘slow roll’ vehicle convoy turns confrontational

Dump truck almost runs over counter-protester, who is then potentially assaulted by a convoy participant.
The passenger in a car that collided head-on with this pickup truck on County Road 35 west of Campbellford on February 18, 2022 died in hospital, with the driver in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of OPP video)

One dead, one critically injured after two-vehicle collision in Trent Hills on Friday afternoon

Head-on collision between car and pickup truck closed County Road 35 between Godolphin Road and Woodview Road for several hours.
Snow squall

Strong winds and blowing snow across greater Kawarthas region on Saturday

Wind gusts up to 80 km/h across region, with up to 8 cm of snow in northern parts of region.
Peterborough resident Christina Dicosmo won the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation's 50/50 lottery's grand prize of $42,472.50 on February 17, 2022, and chose the $2,000 cash bonus prize, making her total winnings $44,472.50. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough’s Christina Dicosmo wins over $46,000 in cash in PRHC Foundation’s 50/50 lottery

Tickets for next lottery are now on sale, with half of ticket sales supporting equipment and technology at the hospital.
Ross Memorial Hospital is located at 10 Angeline Street North in Lindsay. (Photo: Ross Memorial Hospital)

Lindsay’s COVID-19 assessment centre moving back to Ross Memorial Hospital on February 22

By-appointment-only COVID-19 tests and clinical assessments available, with plans underway to offer Paxlovid.

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