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The Central East Correctional Centre in Lindsay. (Photo: Google Maps)

67 new COVID-19 cases confirmed over the weekend at Lindsay correctional facility

122 inmates and nine staff have tested positive as of May 25, variant of concern likely culprit.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,691 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 in Hastings Prince Edward and 3...

Regional active cases decrease to 263; numbers unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton.
Lotto 6/49 tickets. (Photo: OLG)

$4.4 million lottery ticket sold in Kawartha Lakes

Two tickets split May 22nd $8.8 million Lotto 6/49 draw, with second ticket sold online .
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,794 new COVID-19 cases, including 21 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases remain unchanged at 272 with 9 new cases in Peterborough, 6 in Kawartha Lakes, 5 in Hastings Prince Edward, 1 in Northumberland.
Victoria Day celebrations will once again be muted in 2021 due to the pandemic, with no public fireworks displays. Public health authorities are asking Ontarians to stay close to home during the long weekend and celebrate with household members only. (Stock photo)

What’s open and closed on Victoria Day 2021 in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Holiday hours for 264 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region
Storyteller Megan Murphy and singer-songwriter Kate Suhr, joined by musician Saskia Tomkins, will be bringing The Verandah Society to the Winslow Farm in Millbrook for 10 performances in late August 2021, in lieu of the originally scheduled performance of Maja Ardal's play "Wishful Seeing", which 4th Line Theatre has postponed until summer 2022 due to the pandemic. (Photo: The Verandah Society / Facebook)

Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre postpones second summer play, announces The Verandah Society coming to...

Maja Ardal's 'Wishful Seeing' postponed to summer 2022; Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr with Saskia Tomkins will perform 10 shows in late August.
A young boy receiving a vaccination. (Stock photo)

Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to youth 12 and over as of May 23

Appointments can be made through provincial booking system or at pharmacies offering Pfizer vaccine.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,890 new COVID-19 cases, including 47 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases climb to 272 with 19 new cases in Kawartha Lakes, 15 in Peterborough, 9 in Northumberland, 4 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Three teens playing street basketball. (Stock photo)

Avoid crowded spaces, closed spaces, and close contact on long weekend, urges Peterborough’s medical...

Long-term care and retirement homes not in outbreak can again welcome visitors effective this weekend.
This picnic table painted by Peterborough artist Kathryn Durst is one of 25 tables painted by 25 local artists as part of a Downtown Vibrancy Project in downtown Peterborough. The tables will be installed at various downtown businesses. Durst is known for illustrating Sir Paul McCartney's children's books and also painted the public art mural in the alleyway of the Commerce Building. (Photo: Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area / Facebook)

Local artists paint 25 picnic tables to be installed throughout downtown Peterborough for the...

Tables will be located at downtown businesses including Black Honey Cafe, Black Horse Pub, Silver Bean Café, Peterborough Square courtyard, and more.

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