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Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott with Globus Theatre founders James Barrett and Sarah Quick and employee Rebecca Bloom at Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon. The non-profit theatre company is receiving $50,000 from the Ontario government's Community Building Fund and $167,194 from the Reconnect Festival and Event Program. (Photo courtesy of office of Laurie Scott)

Ontario provides over $1.1 million in pandemic-related funding to 10 non-profits in greater Kawarthas...

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Lindsay Agricultural Society, 4th Line Theatre, Globus Theatre, and Lindsay Little Theatre among organizations receiving funding.
'Porch Pirates for Good' head pirate Megan Murphy (far right) and her volunteer crew Susan Dunkley (far left) and Lois Tuffin, along with Kawartha Food Share general manager Ashlee Aitken, pictured during a spring 2021 food drive that collected 50,000 pounds of food donations from businesses and residents in Peterborough for Kawartha Food Share. That's the same goal of the 'Trick or Eat' food drive on October 29 and 30, 2021. (Photo: Kawartha Food Share / Facebook)

‘Porch Pirates for Good’ holding Halloween weekend food drive across Peterborough

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'Trick or Eat' business and community challenges on October 29 and 30 aim to collect 50,000 pounds of food for Kawartha Food Share.
The Ontario government has released its new enhanced COVID-19 vaccination certificates for fully vaccinated residents. The certificates include a QR code that businesses can scan using a new verification app released by the government. (Stock photo)

Ontario’s enhanced COVID-19 vaccination certificate and QR code verification app now available

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Ontarians can download their certificates over the weekend and businesses and organizations can get the Google and Apple app immediately.
Cars in heavy rain

Heavy rain in the greater Kawarthas region Friday night through Saturday

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Rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm with more seasonal temperatures as cold front arrives.
A lab technician evaluates COVID-19 rapid tests. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 417 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas region

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Regional active cases increase by 4 to 77 with 8 new cases in Peterborough and 2 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Peterborough-born singer-songwriter Taylor Abrahamse is performing two shows in downtown Peterborough this weekend: with SJ Riley at The Garnet on Friday, October 15 and at The Black Horse on Saturday, October 15. (Photo via taylorabrahamse.ca)

nightlifeNOW – October 14 to 20

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Featuring live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region,
Lesley Heighway, president and CEO of the Peterborough Regional Health Care (PRHC) Foundation, has been awarded with the designation of Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough’s Lesley Heighway receives international recognition for healthcare philanthropy

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President and CEO of Peterborough Regional Health Care (PRHC) Foundation is designated Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
The Ontario SPCA's commemorative Animals in War Pin for 2021 features a cat as the symbol to honour the wartime contributions of animals. Cats served as companions during wartime and kept ships free of vermin. Proceeds from the sales of the pin will help provide care for animals in need and support veterans. (Photo courtesy of Ontario SPCA)

Ontario SPCA unveils new commemorative Animals in War Pin featuring a cat

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Proceeds from sales of pin will help provide care for animals in need and support veterans.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough Police Service releases details of its COVID-19 vaccination policy

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Unvaccinated members without a medical exemption will be required to be regularly tested and complete a vaccine education program.
Peterborough's Jacyln Harris is trying to raise $9,000 so her nephew Nico Iemma, an award-winning young athlete from Oshawa, can can participate in downhill skiing with his family this winter. (Photo: Jaclyn Harris / GoFundMe)

Peterborough woman launches fundraiser to purchase a sit-ski for her nephew with cerebral palsy

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Equipment would allow Nico Iemma, an award-winning young athlete from Oshawa, to enjoy downhill skiing with his family.
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