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Peterburgers burger restaurant at 25 George Street North in Peterborough. (Photo: Peterburgers)

Peterborough restaurant Peterburgers charged with failing to comply with proof of vaccination checks

Peterborough Public Health laid charges following a 'progressive enforcement approach' that included education and a written warning.
School bus stop sign

Peterborough County OPP receive complaints some drivers on Highway 7 are passing stopped school...

All vehicles in both directions must stop when red lights are flashing and stop sign extended.
What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2021. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW)

What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2021

Holiday hours for 276 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 547 new COVID-19 cases, with 1 new death in Hastings Prince Edward

Regional active cases decrease to 71 with 4 new cases in Peterborough and 2 in Hastings Prince Edward
Public health officials recommend indoor Thanksgiving gatherings be limited to people who are fully vaccinated. If the group includes one or more people who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, the gathering should be held outdoors with physical distancing and face masks. (Stock photo)

Peterborough interim medical officer of health’s Thanksgiving message: ‘Our actions matter more now than...

Dr. Ian Gemmill urges those including unvaccinated people in their holiday cohort to 'think carefully' or risk infection.
Cobourg singer-songwriter and guitarist Jakeb Daniel performs at SOS Lounge in Warkworth on Saturday, October 9. (Photo via Jakeb Daniel / Facebook)

nightlifeNOW – October 7 to 13

Featuring live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott (second from right) announced over $1.7 million in funding to cover operational deficits and for infrastructure upgrades at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay on October 7, 2021. (Photo courtesy of office of Laurie Scott)

Province provides over $1.7 million in funding to Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay

Funds will cover historic working funds deficits and support infrastructure upgrades.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Pedestrian struck and killed by train near Colborne

Person was walking on railway tracks near Colton Street on Wednesday night.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 476 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active rise to 74 with 5 new cases in Northumberland, 4 in Hastings Prince Edward, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Peterborough.
United Way Peterborough & District released the 16th annual "Housing is Fundamental" report on October 6, 2021. Pictured are CEO Jim Russell along with housing advocate Paul Armstrong, who authored the report. (Photo courtesy of United Way Peterborough & District)

Peterborough’s rental market continues to outpace inflation and wage increases

Affordability remains a challenge according to United Way Peterborough & District's 'Housing is Fundamental' report.

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