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The white trillium (trillium grandiflorum) is Ontario's official floral emblem. Although the trillium is a perennial plant, as a spring ephemeral it's very fragile, which is why picking it is a bad idea. It takes up to 10 years before the plant produces its first bloom, which lasts for around three weeks in the early spring. (Photo: Ontario Parks)

10 things you may not know about trilliums

The white trillium, Ontario's official flower, is only one of several native species in Ontario that bloom in early spring
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 3,369 new COVID-19 cases, including 27 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase by 1 with 9 new cases in Peterborough, 8 in Hastings Prince Edward, 8 in Kawartha Lakes, and 2 in Northumberland
Uwe Meyer and his wife Andrea Wigmore Patterson. Meyer passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2021 at the age of 71. (Photo courtesy of the family)

Port Hope theatre icon Uwe Meyer has passed away

Former long-time manager of the Capitol Theatre was also a prolific playwright and director.
OPP logo on police car door

84-year-old Peterborough County man dies in tractor accident

Man was driving a tractor on Asphodel 7th Line on Friday afternoon when he was hit by a falling tree and his tractor went into a ditch.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 3,887 new COVID-19 cases, including 25 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases drop to 249 with 12 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 5 in Peterborough, 6 in Kawartha Lakes, 1 in Northumberland, and 1 in Haliburton.
A recent anti-lockdown protest in front of Peterborough City Hall. (Photo: Tyler Berry / No More Lockdowns Peterborough Facebook group)

Peterborough police charge 7 more people for last Saturday’s anti-lockdown protest

With plans for a counter-protest this Saturday, police urge people to 'conduct themselves in a peaceful manner'.
Trent Hills will receive the largest portion of the joint provincial and federal funding, with $7.5 million going towards the construction of the new multi-purpose Campbellford Recreation and Wellness Centre, which will include an NHL-sized rink and an aquatics centre with both a lane pool and smaller therapy pool, as well as a complete fitness centre. (Illustration: Municipality of Trent Hills)

Five communities in greater Kawarthas receive $13 million in joint federal and provincial funding

Funding for Cavan-Monaghan Township, Trent Hills, Haliburton County, Minden Hills, and Dysart et al will improve local cultural and recreational facilities.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 3,871 new COVID-19 cases, including 44 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases rise to 270 with 12 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 10 in Peterborough, 10 in Kawartha Lakes, 8 in Northumberland, and 4 in Haliburton.
A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo: Lisa Ferdinando)

Ontario ramps up vaccinations, with people 55 and older eligible for the Pfizer vaccine...

'Predictable and increased' COVID-19 vaccine supply from federal government means everyone 18 and over will be eligible by end of May
Ontario labour minister Monte McNaughton announces Ontario's proposed COVID-19 paid sick leave program at Queen's Park on April 28, 2021. (YouTube screenshot)

Critics slam Ontario’s proposed COVID-19 paid sick leave program as inadequate

Province's program would reimburse employers for up to three paid days per employee,

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