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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.
Two Project Safe Trade parking spots are available at the Bancroft OPP Detachment in Lindsay at 64 Monck Road in Bancroft, providing a public location to complete property transactions arranged on the internet. Pictured are Bancroft community safety and wellbeing committee chair Charles Mullett, staff sergeant Jeff MacKinnon, and provincial constable Susanne Cox. (Photo courtesy of Bancroft OPP)

Parking spots at Bancroft OPP provide a ‘safe zone’ to meet online sellers or...

OPP's Project Safe Trade initiative intended to reduce internet-based theft and fraud.
A dose of vaccine. (Photo: Government of Ontario)

Standby COVID-19 vaccine doses available for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton residents

Residents who register for standby list may be able to receive doses leftover at the end of a clinic.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 287 new COVID-19 cases and over 14 million vaccine doses administered

Updates for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward unavailable on weekends.
Heavy rain. (Stock photo)

More rain on the way in greater Kawarthas region for Sunday afternoon and evening

Significant rainfall in northern parts of region, with 30 to 50 mm possible.
Close-up of a person receiving a vaccination. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 346 new COVID-19 cases and almost 4 million people fully vaccinated

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

Ontario reports 256 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 32 with 1 new case in Peterborough, 1 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Northumberland.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Peterborough police investigating fire that claimed life of 68-year-old woman and several pets

Police seeking information about Thursday night fire at home at College and McDonnell streets, including anyone seen with fireworks.
The Peterborough police's emergency response team approaching a home on Lock Street on June 24, 2021. Police were executing a search warrant, seized a quantity of crystal methamphetamine, and arrested and charged three people with various offences. (Screenshot from supplied video)

Armed police conduct drug bust at Lock Street home in Peterborough

Police seize crystal meth and arrest and charge three people,
Young boy swimming in the water

The Beach Report for June 25 to July 1, 2021

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.

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