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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,
A swab test bring completed on a patient. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 164 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 in greater Kawarthas

Regional active cases rise to 54 with 10 new cases in Peterborough, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism has launched a new tourism campaign based on Indigenous teachings. The "O'de Piitaanemaan Pledge" encourages both residents and visitors to respect the land, waterways, and communities of the region. (Graphic: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism)

Peterborough & the Kawarthas launches new tourism campaign based on Indigenous teachings

Developed in consultation with Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations, 'O'de Piitaanemaan Pledge' encourages residents and visitors to respect the land and each other.
A resident receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the Fenelon Falls immunization clinic. (Screenshot from HKPRKHU video by kawarthaNOW)

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for residents of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton

No appointment necessary at Cobourg and Fenelon Falls clinics for residents 12 and older seeking their first vaccine dose.

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