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Amy LeClair, owner and operator of Amy E. LeClair Graphic Design and Brand Studio in Cavan Monaghan Township, develops uniquely personal relationships with her clients so she can better understand their design, branding, and marketing needs and use her talents to bring their visions to life. (Photo: Photography With Care)

How Amy E. LeClair Graphic Design and Brand Studio helps business owners realize their...

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Owner Amy LeClair believes in building dedicated relationships with her clients and giving back to the community.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

At least 3,400 active cases of COVID-19 across greater Kawarthas region

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Around 28 people across the region have been hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a series of new public health retrictions and a delay to the return to in-person learning during a media conference at Queen's Park in Toronto on January 3, 2022. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Ontario announces expanded COVID-19 restrictions and moves schools online for at least two weeks

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Effective January 5, indoor dining to close along with gyms, concert venues, cinemas, museums and more.
As an alterative to leaving your natural Christmas tree for curbside pickup or taking it to a landfill, you can donate it to a local goat farm. Christmas trees are tasty and nutritious treats for goats, such as these at Flying Pig Farm in Bethany. (Photo: Flying Pig Farm / Facebook)

What to do with your discarded Christmas tree in the greater Kawarthas

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Depending on where you live, you can leave at the curb for collection, take it to a landfill, feed it to a goat, and more.
Newborn Olivia with her proud parents Cheyanne and Colton Walker of Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital)

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay welcomes first baby of 2022

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Olivia Walker was born at 11:34 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Peterborough-area residents wait outside the Healthy Planet Arena on December 27, 2021 for their COVID-19 booster shots. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Omicron continues to sweep across Ontario, with 18,445 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday

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As of Friday, there were 2,405 active cases in the greater Kawarthas region.
Operated by the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Forbert Memorial Pool is located at 16 River Park Drive in Bobcaygeon. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Municipal pools in Lindsay and Bobcaygeon will be closed January 2 to 8

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Drop-in public swim programs and registered aquatic programs also cancelled for the week.
Cars on a snow-covered road during a winter storm. (Stock photo)

Winter weather travel advisory for the Kawarthas Saturday night into Sunday

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5 to 10 cm of snow possible by Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, announced a series of changes to COVID-19 public health measures and guidance given the rapid spread of the omicron variant during a virtual media conference on December 30, 2021. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of CPAC video)

Ontario restricts PCR testing to people at high risk and delays return to school...

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Province also announces reduced isolation period, new capacity restrictions in sports and concert venues and theatres.
Minden's 50 Diner is located at 12311 Highway 35 in Minden. (Photo: Minden's 50 Diner / Facebook)

Minden restaurant closes after failing to comply with COVID-19 regulations

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Health unit received multiple complaints Minden's 50 Diner was not following masking and proof of vaccination requirements.
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