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A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID-19 cases, including 11 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase to 100 with 4 new cases in Northumberland, 3 in Peterborough, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Olde Stone Brewing Company and Hot Belly Mama's are two popular restaurants located at 180 George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo via Olde Stone Brewing Company on Facebook)

Olde Stone and Hot Belly Mama’s in downtown Peterborough are closing

Owner Travis Smith says closures are due to pandemic, crowdfunding campaign set up to try to save iconic restaurants.
Ontario health minister Christine Elliott responds to a reporter's question during a media briefing on the province's COVID-19 vaccination plan at Queen's Park on February 19, 2021. (CPAC screenshot)

Stay-at-home order extended in Toronto, Peel, and North Bay as Ontario reports 1,150 new...

In greater Kawartha region, 2 new deaths and 4 new cases in Kawartha Lakes, 6 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 2 in Northumberland.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,038 new COVID-19 cases, including 9 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 90 with 4 new cases in Peterborough, 4 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Northumberland.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 847 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases unchanged at 91 with 6 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Northumberland, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
The 2021 inductees into Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario's Peterborough Business Hall of Fame (clockwise from top left): Tony Ambler, Simone Dobson, John Gillespie, Allan Hill, Joe Sabatino, Allan Gillis, Amy Simpson, and Franz Roessl. (Supplied photos)

Junior Achievement announces eight new inductees into Peterborough Business Hall of Fame

Six current business leaders and two heritage (posthumous) inductees will be recognized at May 27 induction ceremony.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 904 new COVID-19 cases, including 25 in greater Kawarthas region

Two new deaths in Northumberland, regional active cases decrease to 91 with 9 new cases in Peterborough, 8 in Kawartha Lakes, 7 in Northumberland, 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Brian Woodcox of Bancroft gives a thumbs up as he collects his $1 million cheque in Toronto. (Photo courtesy of OLG)

Bancroft man wins $1 million in Lotto 6/49

Brian Woodcox, a 57-year-old grandfather and retiree, plans to share some of his winnings with his family.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Man dies after stabbing incident in Peterborough on Tuesday morning

29-year-old Markuss Thoby of Quebec has been charged with second degree murder .
During the YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser, running from March 12 to 14, 2021, you can book a 30-minute time slot to choose a handcrafted bowl at the Kawartha Potters Guild's Pottery Shop. For the $40 ticket price, you will also receive a coupon card with generous discounts from 18 participating restaurants. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

COVID-safe YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser returns in March

This year's event includes a handcrafted bowl and a coupon card with discounts from 18 participating restaurants.

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