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After being closed since October 2020 and several construction-related delays, the Warsaw Road Swing Bridge on Parkhill Road in Peterborough reopened for vehicle and pedestrian traffic on August 14, 2021. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough’s Warsaw swing bridge has finally reopened

Parks Canada announces Parkhill Road bridge has opened to vehicles and pedestrians as of August 14.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

Bancroft man charged with attempted murder after assault injures three

Police arrest 36-year-old Maurice Martin after August 10 assault at Woodview Lane in Bancroft.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 510 new COVID-19 cases, including 17 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases climb to 48 with 7 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 4 in Northumberland, 3 in Peterborough, and 3 in Kawartha Lakes.
Close-up of a person receiving a vaccination. (Stock photo)

Fleming College will require proof of vaccination at all its campuses this fall

Trent University Faculty Association calls on Trent University to adopt a similar vaccination policy.
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.

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