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A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 184 new COVID-19 cases, including 6 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase to 25, with 4 new cases in Peterborough, 1 in Haliburton, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Between 1831 and 1996, more than 150,000 Indigenous children in Canada were taken from their families and communities and placed in residential schools, operated by various religious orders in collaboration with the federal government to strip the children of their heritage. (Photo: Legacy of Hope Foundation)

Peterborough businesses to donate Canada Day sales to Indigenous causes

The Planet, Silver Bean Cafe, KitCoffee, The Night Kitchen, St. Veronus, and Le Petit Bar among participating businesses.
Angler in boat

Ontario families can fish for free from July 3 to 11

Adults will not be required to have an outdoors card and a fishing licence.
Muskoka chairs beside lake with Canadian flag in background

What’s open and closed on Canada Day 2021 in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Holiday hours for 266 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, Bancroft, and more.
Musician Saskia Tomkins and The Verandah Society co-creators Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr ham it up in a promotional photo for "The Verandah Society in Residence at 4th Line Theatre", which runs for 10 performances from August 17 to 28 at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook. Tickets for the performances go on sale on July 5, 2021. (Photo: Tristan Peirce Photography)

Tickets go on sale July 5 for ‘The Verandah Society’ at Millbrook’s 4th Line...

Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr along with musician Saskia Tomkins will bring stories and music to the Winslow Farm for 10 performances August 17 to 28.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 209 new COVID-19 cases, with 5 new cases and 2 new deaths...

Regional active cases decrease to 20 as Peterborough reports its 22nd death and Kawartha Lakes its 58th death.
One of the many painted rocks, signs, and flags containing messages for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, following a June 22, 2021 decision by the board not to fly the Pride flag at Catholic schools. (Photo courtesy of Kimberly Liane)

Peterborough community leaves messages of love and inclusion for Catholic school board

Painted rocks, signs, and flags left in front of school board's headquarters following controversial decision to not fly Pride flag.
Now protected in perpetuity by Kawartha Land Trust, the Jones Wetland in Kawartha Lakes has significant natural features and habitats including mixed swamp, cattail and willow marsh, and an upland forest dominated by white ash, sugar maple, and basswood trees. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Land Trust)

Kawartha Land Trust announces its latest protected property: the Jones Wetland in Kawartha Lakes

Donated by Ross Jones, 50-acre property southwest of Fenelon Falls includes provincially significant wetland.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 210 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases fall to 22 with 3 new cases in Kawartha Lakes and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Thor, an unneutered dog currently in the care of the Peterborough Humane Society, helps in a "ground digging" ceremony to celebrate the progress of construction of the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre at 999 Technology Drive in Peterborough. The $10-million facility will include a spay/neuter clinic, an adoption and education centre, and a provincial dog rehabilitation centre in partnership with the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society)

‘Ground digging’ ceremony takes place at future site of Peterborough Animal Care Centre

New state-of-the-art facility will include a spay/neuter clinic, an adoption and education centre, and a provincial dog rehabilitation centre.

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