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Older woman walking in a winter snow storm

Snowfall warning in effect for most of greater Kawarthas region Thursday afternoon into Friday

Snow will begin Thursday afternoon with 10-20 cm possible by Friday morning.
On behalf of 27 United Way locations across Ontario, United Way Greater Toronto president and CEO Daniele Zanotti accepts a donation of almost $120,000 from OLG during a virtual cheque presentation. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

United Ways in greater Kawarthas receive almost $5,000 of $120,000 provincial donation from OLG

OLG committed to donate $50,000 to 27 United Ways across Ontario, along with $70,000 raised by OLG employees.
Cobourg mayor John Henderson at a media conference with Ontario Premier Doug Ford when the COVID-19 mass immunization at Cobourg Community Centre opened on March 15, 2021. (CPAC screenshot)

Mass immunization clinics in Lindsay and Cobourg closing by end of February

In-house immunization clinics will open at the health unit's offices in Lindsay and Port Hope.
The Municipality of Port Hope will purchase 1,334 acres from Ontario Power Generation in the Wesleyville area in Port Hope for $18.6 million. The property includes 700 acres of environmentally important land, 600 acres that could potentially be developed, 260 acres of developed industrial land, and 18 acres along four kilometres of Lake Ontario shoreline. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

Port Hope to purchase 1,334 acres from Ontario Power Generation for $18.6 million

Land could be used for parks and green space, commercial and residential development, waterfront enhancement, and more.
Peterborough police are continuing their investigation into the February 13, 2022 theft of a tractor trailer carrying over 2,000 firearms. Police believe the suspects in the theft were driving this four-door blue sedan. (Police-supplied photo)

Peel police recover trailer containing over 2,000 firearms stolen in Peterborough

Peterborough police and firearms manufacturer will review trailer contents to identify any missing firearms; search for suspects continues,
A flatbed truck travels down George Street in Peterborough as part of an illegal parade on December 11, 2021. (Screenshot of Twitter video)

‘Slow roll’ vehicle convoy planned in Peterborough on Saturday

'Friendly and safe protest convoy' intends to head from Fleming College to downtown core.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Police identify victim of Friday’s two-vehicle fatal crash in Haliburton County

28-year-old Callander woman died after collision with a flatbed truck.
Freezing rain and snow at night

Messy mix of wintry weather coming to greater Kawarthas region late Wednesday to Friday...

Special weather statement forecasts 15-25 mm of rain, 10-20 cm of snow, and freezing rain and ice pellets.
Police continue to search for a trailer, similar to this one, with a cargo of more than 2,000 small-calibre firearms that was stolen in Peterborough on February 13, 2022. (Police-supplied photo)

Police locate stolen truck cab, but trailer with more than 2,000 firearms still missing

Truck cab was found in Brampton on Monday night after theft of tractor trailer from Peterborough early Sunday morning.
Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien. (Photo: NV Media Productions for kawarthaNOW.com)

Peterborough mayor Diane Therrien temporarily stepping down for health reasons

Deputy mayor Andrew Beamer will be acting mayor during Therrien's leave of absence.

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