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A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 411 new COVID-19 cases, including 7 in greater Kawarthas region

Active regional cases decrease to 71 with 5 new cases in Peterborough, 1 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward
Mariloup Cahill, the youngest daughter of Peterborough business owner Rob Cahill and his wife Marie-Noelle Denis, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost two years ago when she was nine years old. Members of the Cahill-Denis family are walking from Peterborough to Ottawa to raise funds for diabetes research as part of the Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF. (Photo: Cahill-Denis family)

Cahill-Denis family walking from Peterborough to Ottawa to raise funds for diabetes research

Peterborough business owner and his wife's youngest daughter diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was nine years old.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has rebranded with a new logo and has launched a new website. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area rebrands and launches new website

Not-for-profit organization, celebrating its 40th anniversary, is 'turning a new chapter'.
A child with a coupon for a free 'Froster' at a local Circle K convenience store from a local OPP officer. Under the OPP's positive ticketing program, kids will be rewarded this summer for practising personal safety (such as by wearing a bicycle helmet), performing good deeds, and more. (Photo: OPP)

OPP handing out thousands of ‘positive tickets’ this summer to reward kids for positive...

'Operation Freeze' partnership with Circle K convenience stores will see kids get a coupon for a free iced beverage.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 469 new COVID-19 cases, including 6 in greater Kawarthas region

Active regional cases rise by 1 to 76 with 3 new cases in Peterborough, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Northumberland.
Heavy rain coming out of a downspout. (Stock photo0

Isolated thunderstorms, heavy rain, and wind gusts forecast for the Kawarthas on Tuesday afternoon

Local rainfall amounts of 20-40 mm in less than an hour along with wind gusts up to 70 km/h.
Peterborough's medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Peterborough medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra receives provincial award

Dr. Salvaterra's contributions to public health recognized with 2021 Distinguished Service Award from Association of Local Public Health Agencies.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 525 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 in greater Kawarthas region

Active regional cases fall to 75 with 6 new cases in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Northumberland, 2 in Haliburton, and 1 in Peterborough.
The first step in Ontario's reopening plan, now scheduled to begin on June 11, will include allowing outdoor dining with a maximum of four people per table. Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed and non-essential retail will be able to reopen at 15 per cent capacity. (Stock photo)

Ontario to begin reopening three days earlier than scheduled

Decision to move to step one on June 11 based on province-wide COVID-19 vaccination rate and continuing improvements in public health indicators.
An architectural rendering of The Sawmill Residence, located near Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough. (Illustration: Lett Architects Inc.)

Federal government invests in affordable rental housing project in downtown Peterborough

Developed by Ashburnham Realty and designed by Lett Architects, the 64-unit Sawmill Residence near Del Crary Park will include one, two, and three-bedroom suites.

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