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Thermometer on snow showing extreme cold temperature of more than -30C. (Stock photo)

Extreme cold warning in effect for most of the Kawarthas for Thursday morning into...

Mild temperatures will begin to plummet late Wednesday afternoon, bringing wind chill values between -30°C and -35°C by Thursday morning.
Cars on a snow-covered road during a winter storm. (Stock photo)

Winter weather travel advisory for northern Kawarthas Tuesday night into Wednesday

7-14 cm of snow with risk of freezing drizzle followed by falling temperatures.
Ferrari, the two-toed sloth at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough, has passed away at the age of 32. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo / Facebook)

Ferrari, the two-toed sloth at the Peterborough zoo, has passed away

Popular with visitors, Ferrari died at 32 following complications from several age-related conditions.
Betty White with Auggie the dog in August 2015 in a promotion for Discovery Family Channel's Pawgust. After the beloved actor and animal rights advocate passed away just weeks shy of her 100th birthday, a social media campaign encouraging people to donated to local animal rescue organizations in her name went viral. (Photo: Scott Everett White / Discovery)

#BettyWhiteChallenge raises over $20,000 for Peterborough Humane Society

Social media campaign encouraged people to donate to local animal rescue organizations in honour of late actor and animal-rights advocate.
Holiday Shopping Passport grand prize draw winner Arlene Petrany of Peterborough and her grand prize of $1,500 in Boro gift cards with Peterborough DBIA executive director Terry Guiel. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough resident Arlene Petrany wins Holiday Shopping Passport grand prize draw

Annual program to encourage local shopping generated over $2.6 million in spending at downtown Peterborough businesses
A City of Peterborough transit bus was stuck across Aylmer Street at Hunter Street in downtown Peterborough on the morning of January 17, 2022 after winter storm brought up to 50 centimetres (20 inches) of snow to the area. Transit services have been suspended until further notice. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of video by Steve Guthrie @SkunkRancher on Twitter)

‘Significant weather event’ declared in Peterborough and Selwyn Township

Residents advised to use caution as snow clearing on roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes will take longer than usual.
Cobourg Community Centre is located at 750 D'Arcy Street in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Monday’s COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Lindsay, Cobourg, and Colborne cancelled due to winter storm

Health unit encourages anyone with an appointment at cancelled clinic to rebook through provincial booking system.

Anti-vaxxers show up at home of Peterborough medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott

'You didn't like our protest at PPH so ... here we are!' reads one sign.
Cars on a road in a winter snow storm. (Stock photo)

Winter storm or snowfall warnings in effect for greater Kawarthas Sunday night into Monday

25-40 cm expected for Northumberland County, 25 cm for Peterborough County and northern Hastings County, 15-20 cm for Kawartha Lakes, 15 cm for Haliburton County.
A person in the winter with their face covered and mittened hands over their ears. (Stock photo)

Extreme cold warning in effect for greater Kawarthas region Friday night into weekend

Wind chill values will range from -35°C in the south to -40°C in the north.

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