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A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 325 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 in greater Kawarthas region over weekend

Regional active cases decrease to 43 with 6 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 3 in Kawartha Lakes, 2 in Northumberland, and 1 in Peterborough.
During the week of August 9, 2021, the City of Peterborough will be removing the curbside pickup parking zones, first created in January 2021 to provide for 15 minutes of free parking for people to pick up food or shopping orders. Regular parking will resume in the spaces used for the zones. (kawarthaNOW screenshot from City of Peterborough video)

Curbside pickup parking zones in downtown Peterborough reverting to regular parking spaces

City has decided to remove zones this week after a decline in their use due to resumption of in-person retail, personal services, and indoor dining.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 423 new COVID-19 cases, including a triple-digit increase in Toronto

Updates unavailable on weekends for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward,
The Aron Theatre Co-operative is working to reopen Campbellford's Aron Theatre on September 10, 2021. (Photo: Aron Theatre Co-operative)

Campbellford’s Aron Theatre set to reopen on September 10

Member-owned not-for-profit co-operative plans to offer movies, special events, and concerts this fall.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 378 new COVID-19 cases, highest daily increase since June 14, with jump...

Updates unavailable on weekends for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
A swab test bring completed on a patient. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 340 new COVID-19 cases, including 21 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase to 50 with 13 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward and 8 in Kawartha Lakes.
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for August 6 to 12, 2021

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
The Warsaw Swing Bridge on Parkhill Road East between Armour Road and Television Road in Peterborough before the replacement project began. (Photo: Google Maps)

Another delay in reopening of Warsaw swing bridge in Peterborough

Parks Canada says key components on the bridge 'did not meet specifications' and need to be replaced.
Tegan Moss, pictured at GreenUP Ecology Park, is the new executive director of Peterborough GreenUP effective September 7, 2021. (Photo: Tanner Paré)

B!KE’s Tegan Moss is the new executive director of Peterborough GreenUP

Active transportation advocate, who begins in her new role September 7, has led B!KE: The Peterborough Community Cycling Hub since 2011.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 213 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in Peterborough

Active cases increase to 5 in Peterborough; updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings Prince Edward.

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