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The busy stretch of Highway 28 between Burleigh Falls and Woodview has been the scene of several serious accidents, including fatalities. Pictured is a closure of Highway 28 following a head-on collision in February 2019. (Photo courtesy of Geri-Lynn Cajindos)

Serious collision Sunday morning closes Highway 28 at Woodview north of Peterborough

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Motorcyclist has been transported to Toronto with life-threatening injuries.
A woman receives her first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the mass vaccination clinic at the Evinrude Centre in Peterborough on May 26, 2021. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough Public Health running COVID-19 vaccination clinic for newcomers on June 19

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All newcomers seeking their first Pfizer dose and eligible adult newcomers seeking their second Pfizer dose should register on June 14.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 502 new COVID-19 cases, including 8 in greater Kawarthas region

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Active cases decrease to 67 with 3 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Kawartha Lakes, and 2 in Hastings Prince Edward.
A sample of the type of healthy lunch that will be available for any elementary-school aged child in the Kawartha Lakes between June 16 and August 20, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lakes Food Source)

Kids in the Kawartha Lakes can get a healthy lunch for free this summer

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Summer Outreach Lunch Program will distribute lunches in Lindsay every Wednesday and Friday from June 16 to August 20.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 574 new COVID-19 cases, including 11 in Peterborough and 3 in Kawartha...

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Active cases increase by 5 in Peterborough, decrease by 4 in Kawartha Lakes, and remain unchanged in Northumberland, Haliburton, Hastings Prince Edward.
A squirrel monkey at the Riverview Park and Zoo in Peterborough. (Photo: Riverview Park and Zoo)

Peterborough’s Riverview Park and Zoo to offer guided tours beginning in July

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Tours for Peterborough-area residents limited to 10 people and must be booked in advance starting June 16.
Adalsteinn Brown, co-chair of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, presents updated COVID-19 modelling projections at a media conference at Queen's Park on June 10, 2021. (CPAC screenshot)

Second vaccine doses in ‘Delta hot spots’ key to preventing fourth wave of COVID-19...

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Provincial science experts present updating modelling as Ontario reports 590 new cases, including 6 in the greater Kawarthas region/
Low water levels in Jackson Creek in downtown Peterborough in 2016. (Photo: Karen Halley / GreenUP)

Residents of greater Kawarthas region asked to reduce non-essential water use by 10%

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Four of five conversation authorities responsible for watersheds in the region have declared Level 1 low water condition.
Four members of the Afzaal family died in London, Ontario on June 6, 2021 when a 20-year-old man intentionally rammed them with his pickup truck. From left to right: Yumna Afzaal, Madiha Salman, Talat Afzaal and Salman Afzaal were killed when a man ploughed his pickup truck into them. Nine-year-old Fayez (not pictured) survived the attack but remains in hospital.

Peterborough’s multifaith community holding virtual vigil on Friday to honour Afzaal family

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Abraham Festival invites everyone to join Zoom event 'to remember together in condolence, comfort, and healing'.
Peter Blodgett, owner of Darling Insurance, with Lexie. Although Blodgett is allergic to all animals, he has donated $100,000 towards the construction of the Peterborough Humane Society's new animal care centre. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough business owner Peter Blodgett donates $100,000 to new animal wellness facility

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Lounge in adoption centre lobby of Peterborough Animal Care Centre will be named in his honour.
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