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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.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 663 new COVID-19 cases, including 2 in Peterborough

Active regional cases decrease to 96, with all active cases now resolved in Hastings Prince Edward.
OPP police cruiser (Photo: opp.ca)

Police recover body of missing 22-year-old woman from Papineau Lake near Bancroft

Woman fell off a floating device on Saturday evening and did not make it back to shore,
Splash pad. (Photo: Riverview Park & Zoo)

Special air quality statement in effect for Peterborough and southern Kawarthas region

High levels of air pollution and ground-level ozone concentrations expected Sunday and Monday,
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 744 new COVID-19 cases, Kawarthas Lakes records its 57th death

Active regional cases fall to 101, with 6 new cases in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Peterborough, and 2 in Northumberland.
OPP logo on police car door

Man drowns in Crowe River in Peterborough County

Man was swimming with a friend on Saturday morning when he went into distress and slipped under the water.
During the launch of the new Leahy's Farm & Market in Apsley on June 4, 2021, North Kawartha Mayor Carolyn Amyotte (far left) thanked Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith (second from left) for the delivery of 3,000 pounds of food and $1,250 in cash donations and gift cards for the North Kawartha Food Bank, raised earlier in the day at Morello's Your Independent Grocer in Peterborough. Leahy's Farm & Market is a partnership between the Leahy family, Ball Real Estate, and Calm N Ground. (Screenshot of Facebook video by Ball Real Estate)

Apsley and North Kawartha residents now have access to fresh produce at the new...

Partnership between the Leahy family, Calm N Ground, and Ball Real Estate will help mitigate recent loss of only grocery store in North Kawartha Township.
A swab test bring completed on a patient. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 914 new COVID-19 cases, including 8 in greater Kawarthas region

Active regional cases fall to 117 with 5 new cases in Peterborough, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Northumberland.

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