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Caressant Care McLaughlin Road is a 96-bed long-term care home in Lindsay. (Photo: Caressant Care)

Ontario reports 1,072 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 in greater Kawarthas region

Another new death in Kawartha Lakes with 2 new cases in Peterborough, 1 in Northumberland, 1 in Haliburton, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
The Tourism Resiliency Funding Program, offered by Peterborough & The Kawarthas Economic Development and Community Futures Peterborough, will provide up to $20,000 in non-repayable funding to tourism-dependent businesses (such as restaurants, museums, hotels and motels, and entertainment businesses) in the Peterborough region that have incurred eligible expenses created by the pandemic, such as the purchase of personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies for workers, hotel room defogging and disinfecting machines, HVAC upgrades, and more.

Tourism-dependent businesses in Peterborough & The Kawarthas can apply for up to $20,000 in...

Deadline for applications to Tourism Resiliency Funding Program is Friday, February 12.
Toronto mayor John Tory listening to a reporter's question during a media briefing on February 8, 2021, when Toronto Public Health reported Canada's first known case of the Brazilian variant of COVID-19. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario reports 1,022 new COVID-19 cases, including Canada’s first case of Brazilian variant

One new death in Kawartha Lakes with 4 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 3 in Northumberland, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, and 2 in Peterborough.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Peterborough man faces arson charges after setting gas pumps on fire

31-year-old Murray O'Dette also faces assault, mischief, and theft charges following Monday night incident at Highway 7 convenience store and gas station.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,265 new COVID-19 cases, including 24 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase to 113 with 13 new cases in Northumberland and 10 in Kawartha Lakes.
health minister Christine Elliott, and chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order extended for another week except in three public health units

All health units to gradually move back to colour-coded COVID-19 response framework, with new 'emergency brake' system in place for COVID-19 variants.
Ontario premier Doug Ford, after visiting a COVID-19 testing facility for arriving passengers at Toronto Pearson International Airport, commented that an announcement is expected on February 8, 2021 on the easing of public health restrictions in the province, except in "hot zones". (CPAC screenshot)

With 1,489 new COVID-19 cases, province expected to announce loosened restrictions on Monday

Active cases in greater Kawarthas region decrease by 3 to 103, with 1 new case in Hastings Prince Edward and no new cases in Peterborough.
Blowing snow on road

Snow squall watch for northern Kawartha Lakes starting Sunday afternoon

Snowfall amounts of 15 to 40 cm possible in areas east of Georgian Bay by Monday morning.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,388 new COVID-19 cases, including 9 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 106 with 4 new cases in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Peterborough, 1 in Northumberland, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Missing 30-year-old Cassandra Alexandre. (Police-supplied photos)

LOCATED – Peterborough police looking for missing 30-year-old woman

Cassandra Alexandre last seen at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on January 29.

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