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Spring tulips. (Stock photo)

Spring arrives on Saturday with three warm and sunny days in the forecast

The arrival of the vernal equinox means days start getting longer than nights.
Cobourg mayor John Henderson at a media conference with Ontario Premier Doug Ford when the COVID-19 mass immunization at Cobourg Community Centre opened on March 15, 2021. (CPAC screenshot)

More COVID-19 vaccination clinics coming to Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland

Health unit asks residents who could not book a local clinic through provincial booking system to be patient..
The Grove Theatre is a community-driven 450-seat open-air venue built into the garden grove of the Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds. It will host theatrical productions, concerts, community activities, and more. (Photo courtesy of The Grove Theatre)

New outdoor Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls postpones inaugural summer production

Venue construction will continue through spring and venue will be available this summer for concerts, programming, and community events.
During a media conference at an Etobicoke pharamcy on March 19, 2021, Ontario premier Doug Ford announced the expansion of eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to residents 75 years and older starting March 22. (Photo: Office of the Premier)

Ontario expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 75 years and older starting March 22

Also starting March 22, AstraZenca vaccine will be available through pharmacies for anyone 60 years and older.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,553 new COVID-19 cases, including 13 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases remain at 101 with 5 new cases in Peterborough, 4 in Kawartha Lakes, 2 in Haliburton, 1 in Northumberland, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,508 new COVID-19 cases, including 17 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase to 101 with 9 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Haliburton, 1 in Northumberland, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Ashley Lamothe, owner of Creative Kwe in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong, has been named entrepreneur of the month by the Native Women's Association of Canada. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Native Women’s Association of Canada honours Peterborough / Nogojiwanong entrepreneur Ashley Lamothe

Owner of creativity coaching practice Creative Kwe named entrepreneur of the month and will be featured in association's e-zine.
A medical professional holding a vial marked "Coronavirus Test" with "Positive" checked to indicate a positive COVID-19 test. (Stock photo)

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brock Mission in Peterborough

Person who tested positive is first case ever in city's emergency shelter system.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,074 new COVID-19 cases, with 1 new death in Peterborough

Regional active cases decrease to 97 with 10 new cases in Peterborough and 3 in Northumberland.
Severn Court Student Residence at 555 Wilfred Drive in Peterborough provides off-campus student housing primarily to Fleming College students, as well as students of Seneca College Aviation and Trent University. (Photo: Severn Court Management Company)

Student dies from COVID-19 outbreak at Severn Court Student Residence in Peterborough

30-year-old Zachary Root, a student at Fleming College, was diagnosed with a variant of concern and hospitalized last week.

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