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Kawartha Lakes police are seeking this suspect in a theft of power tools from a Lindsay business on March 22, 2021. (Police-supplied photos)

Police seek suspect in power tool theft at Lindsay business

Man and his vehicle captured on store video surveillance during March 22 theft.
On February 24 and 25, 2021, the Kawartha World Issues Centre and GreenUP hosted a community forum in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong to update and further develop the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the local level. More than 200 people, representing various communities, interests, and organizations, attended the forum via Zoom. (Screenshot: Shaelyn Wabegijig)

Virtual community forum advances UN sustainable development goals in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong

More than 200 participants attended February discussion hosted by Kawartha World Issues Centre and Peterborough GreenUP.
A medical professional holding a vial marked "Coronavirus Test" with "Positive" checked to indicate a positive COVID-19 test. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,571 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases at 88 with 7 new cases in Peterborough, 1 in Northumberland, 1 in Haliburton, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
The Netflix action comedy film "Thunder Force" starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as recently reunited childhood best friends who develop superpowers in a world where supervillains are commonplace. It premieres on Netflix on Friday, April 9th. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in April 2021

Highlights include Thunder Force, Concrete Cowboy, The Serpent, and Shadow and Bone.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,546 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 97 with 4 new cases in Peterborough and 1 in Northumberland
Charles Parkinson, 26, of Northumberland County has been charged with attempted murder and disarming a peace officer following a traffic stop north of Belleville in Quinte West in Hastings County. (Police-supplied photo)

Northumberland County man charged with attempted murder of police officer near Belleville

26-year-old Charles Parkinson is accused of stabbing OPP officer during traffic stop early Sunday morning.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 1,699 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 91 with 4 new cases in Peterborough, 4 in Haliburton, 3 in Northumberland, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Crayola Canada in Lindsay has donated coloured pencils, coloured markers, pencil sharpeners, and crayons to Gamiing Nature Centre as the non-profit outdoor and wildlife education centre restores its recently vandalized 'Discovery Shack' educational portable. (Photo: Gamiing Nature Centre / Facebook)

Gamiing Nature Centre near Bobcaygeon continues to recover from recent vandalism with community’s help

Corporate and individual donations for restoration of 'Discovery Shack' portable that suffered an estimated $20,000 in damages.
Peterborough Fire Services provides emergency and support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Fire crews rescue dog during Peterborough house fire on Sunday

Occupants weren't at home during fire at corner of Dublin and Water streets that caused an estimated $110,000 in damages.
A swab test bring completed on a patient. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,791 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 in Peterborough

With 10 more cases resolved across the greater Kawarthas, regional active cases decrease to 93.

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