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Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Sunday for greater Kawarthas region

Possible wind gusts up to 90 km/h, 2 cm hail, and heavy rain of 50 mm within one hour.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 835 new COVID-19 cases, with hospitalizations rising to 343

Updates unavailable on weekends for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
A solidarity protest against the Taliban held in Vancouver, Canada on August 14, 2021. The Peterborough chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) is raising awareness and funds to support Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban and for humanitarian aid. Members of the Peterborough chapter along with Red Pashmina Inc. will be in downtown Peterborough on September 4, 2021. (Photo via CW4WAfghan on Facebook)

Peterborough chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan raising awareness and funds for...

Members of the chapter along with Red Pashmina Inc. will be in downtown Peterborough on September 4 .
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 781 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases remain at 68 with 8 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 2 in Peterborough, 1 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Northumberland.
A young girl during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for August 27 to 31, 2021

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 678 new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise to 302

Peterborough reports 3 new cases and 4 more resolved cases; updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
Young people wearing masks during COVID-19 pandemic. (Stock photo)

Most new COVID-19 cases in Peterborough among unvaccinated people under 30

While 75% of all eligible residents are now fully vaccinated, only 61% of youth 12 to 17 have received two doses.
The Netflix documentary "Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space" chronicles the first all-civilian mission into space, with SpaceX planning to launch the four civilian astronauts into orbit on a Crew Dragon spacecraft on September 15. The first two episodes premiere on Monday, September 6th. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in September 2021

Highlights include documentary Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space, action-thriller Kate, final season of Lucifer, and comedy Afterlife of the Party.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 660 new COVID-19 cases, including 9 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases drop to 69 with 6 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward and 3 in Peterborough.
Severe thunderstorm

ENDED – Severe thunderstorm warning for Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes for Wednesday afternoon

Rainfall amounts of 50 to 75 mm and 80 km/h wind gusts possible.

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