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North Kawartha Mayor Carolyn Amyotte speaks with Peterborough County OPP staff sergeant Chris Galeazza in May 2021 about the three stretches of Highway 28 in North Kawartha that have the most collisions, the reasons why, and the intention to have the three stretches designated as community safety zones where speeding fines are doubled. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Facebook video)

Stoney Creek couple in their 60s identified as victims of Saturday’s fatal crash in...

Claudio and Janice Benetti were killed in a head-on collision on Highway 28 at Big Cedar.
A lab technician evaluates COVID-19 rapid tests. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 639 new COVID-19 cases, including 35 in greater Kawarthas region over weekend

Regional active cases increase to 80 with 15 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 11 in Kawartha Lakes. 5 in Peterborough, and 4 in Northumberland.
Firefighters battle a blaze on Station Street in downtown Bancroft on August 23, 2021. (Photo: Stuart Thomson)

Explosion and fire rocks downtown Bancroft

Fire displaces 20 occupants of multi-unit building on Station Street.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 722 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more ICU patients

Updates unavailable on weekends for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
A road closure sign on Highway 28 near Woodview following a head-on collision in February 2019. (Photo courtesy of Geri-Lynn Cajindos)

Two people dead, one seriously injured after head-on crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 28...

Highway 28 is closed with detours in place at Northey's Bay Road and County Road 36,
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 689 new COVID-19 cases, with hospitalizations now over 200

Updates unavailable on weekends for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
Public health officials recommend you drink plenty of water during aheat warning, even if you don't feel thirsty, to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration. (Stock photo)

Environment Canada issues heat warning for southern Kawarthas region

Humidex values up to 40°C on weekend and possibly into early next week.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 650 new COVID-19 cases, including 19 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases increase to 73 with 7 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 7 in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Peterborough, and 1 in Northumberland.
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

The Beach Report for August 20 to 26, 2021

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 531 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 in Peterborough

Regional active cases increase by 4 to 70; updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.

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