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Families at a Peterborough-area beach. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

The Beach Report for August 13 to 19, 2021

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 513 new COVID-19 cases, 71% among unvaccinated people

No new cases in Peterborough; updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings Prince Edward.
Dr. Thomas Piggott. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Dr. Thomas Piggott announced as Peterborough’s new medical officer of health

Coming from Labrador, Dr. Piggott will assume his new role on December 1
A resident receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the Fenelon Falls immunization clinic. (Screenshot from HKPRKHU video by kawarthaNOW)

COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Cobourg, Minden, Fenelon Falls, and Campbellford to close September 3

Health unit is redeploying staff and resources to offer mobile and pop-up clinics in areas where vaccination rates are lower.
After being sworn in on August 9, 2021, Lindsay native Nolan Dunn is the newest officer of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service. (Photos: Kawartha Lakes Police Service / Facebook)

Lindsay native Nolan Dunn reports for duty at Kawartha Lakes Police Service

Former hockey player is stepbrother of NHL player Vince Dunn.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 324 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases fall to 39 with 7 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward and 3 in Kawartha Lakes.
A thunderstorm passes over a lake in North Kawartha Township on July 5, 2021. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Wednesday afternoon and evening for Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton

Damaging wind gusts up to 100 km/h and up to ping pong ball-sized hail possible.
Stratford and Shaw festival regulars Billy Lake, Heather McGuigan, and David Ball perform on August 5, 2021 at the inaugural show at The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls. (Photo: Fred Thornhill)

Opening of The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls a huge success

More limited-seating comedy, music, and dance scheduled for the rest of August.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 321 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in Peterborough

Active cases increase to 2 in Peterborough; updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings Prince Edward.
Thermometer showing a temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius. (Stock photo)

Heat warning and severe thunderstorm watch, with possible funnel clouds, in effect for Peterborough...

Humidex values reaching 40°C expected over next three days, severe thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.

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