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COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Suspected case of COVID-19 omicron variant identified in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton region

Case yet to be confirmed, but medical officer of health is 'strongly encouraging' cancellation of any large holiday parties.
In the satirical thriller "The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window", Kristen Bell stars as a wine-loving heartbroken artist whose life is turned upside down when she thinks she witnesses a crime. The limited series of eight half-hour episodes premieres on Netflix on Friday, January 28, 2022. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in January 2022

Highlights include The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, Mother/Android, Munich - The Edge of War, Ozark season 4, and more.
Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, announced additional public health measures for long-term care and retirement homes in the province at a media conference on December 14, 2021 due to the emerging threat posed by the COVID-19 omicron variant. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

With omicron spreading, Ontario announces all visitors to long-term care homes must be fully...

Additional public health measures go into effect over next week for long-term care and retirement homes.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

One dead in multi-vehicle collision on Highway 35 north of Lindsay

64-year-old Robert Clark of Haliburton died in Tuesday morning collision north of Thunder Bridge Road.
Academy Theatre board chair Mike Piggot and FLATO Developments Inc. president Shakir Rehmatullah at a media conference announcing the theatre has been renamed FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay in recognition of a $1.375 million sponsorship agreement. (Photo courtesy of FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay)

FLATO Developments Inc. acquires naming rights for Lindsay’s Academy Theatre

Theatre has been renamed FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay in 15-year $1.375 million sponsorship agreement.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police arrest 10-year-old boy who stole a delivery van

Boy, who cannot be charged due to his age, crashed the vehicle but did not suffer major injuries.
During a boil water advisory, all water used for human consumption (drinking, making baby food, mixing formula or fruit juices, ice, washing fruits and vegetables, or teeth brushing) should be boiled for at least one minute at a full, roiling boil. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Boil water advisory issued for residents of Norland in Kawartha Lakes

Power outage at water treatment plant means advisory will be in effect for 'a few days'.
A flatbed truck travels down George Street in Peterborough as part of an illegal parade on December 11, 2021. (Screenshot of Twitter video)

Peterborough police lay more than a dozen Highway Traffic Act charges following Saturday’s illegal...

Police say they are also investigating 'criminal offences' as a result of the event.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Rainfall and wind warnings in effect Friday and Saturday for entire Kawarthas region

25-35mm of rain expected late Friday into Saturday, with strong winds gusting up to 90 km/hr on Saturday.
Ontario health minister Christine Elliott announced a series of measures on December 10, 2021, intended to further encourage Ontarians to get vaccinated and to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and the omicron variant, including strenthening of proof of vaccination requirements, enhanced public health measures, and additional rapid antigen testing. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Ontario strengthens COVID-19 proof of vaccination requirements and expands booster dose eligibility

As of January 4, vaccine certificates with QR codes will be required and those 18 and older become eligible for booster doses.

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