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A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 179 new COVID-19 cases, with almost 7 million people fully vaccinated

Updates unavailable on weekends for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
A woman giving a thumbs up as she receives a vaccination. (Stock photo)

For first time since third wave began, no new COVID-19 cases in greater Kawarthas...

Ontario reports 183 cases, active cases decrease by 3 in Peterborough, by 1 in Kawartha Lakes, and by 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Two masked employees in a restaurant. (Stock photo)

Ontario announces move to step three of reopening plan a week early on July...

Changes include larger events and gatherings, indoor dining with no limits, indoor concerts with capacity limits, and more.
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

The Beach Report for July 9 to 15, 2021

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
60-year-old Roy Gillman. (Police-supplied photos)

FOUND DECEASED – Peterborough police continue search for missing 60-year-old Roy Gillman

Gillman, known to be transient, is believed to be in Peterborough area but also has ties to Cobourg and Port Hope.
In partnership with community agencies, Peterborough Public Health held a three-day drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic for vulnerable residents outside of Peterborough City Hall. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Drop-in vaccination clinic held for vulnerable Peterborough residents, including those experiencing homelessness

Peterborough Public Health and community agencies held three-day clinic outside city hall that saw 96 people receive first or second doses.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 210 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 in Kawarthas Lakes

Regional active cases increase by 2 in Kawartha Lakes, remain unchanged in Peterborough and Hastings Prince Edward.
Cars in heavy rain

Showers and thunderstorms across the Kawarthas on Thursday

Rainfall warning issued for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 194 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas

Regional active cases rise to 58 with 9 new cases in Peterborough and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Community Care Peterborough, which supports Peterborough-area seniors and adults living with physical challenges, will use its $20,000 grand prize from CanadaHelps to support the organization's Give a Meal program, which subsidizes Meals on Wheels services to those in greatest need, and the Drive for Dialysis program, which drives dialysis patients to medical appointments. (Photo: Community Care Peterborough / Facebook)

Community Care Peterborough wins Great Canadian Giving Challenge

Non-profit organization supporting Peterborough-area seniors and adults living with physical challenges wins $20,000 from CanadaHelps,

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