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An emotional Premier Doug Ford pauses during a virtual media briefing on April 22, 2021. Ford, who is self-isolating after coming into close contact with a staff member who tested positive for COVID-19, apologized to Ontarians for the government's recent missteps in its handling of the pandemic and promised the province would implement a paid sick days program. (CPAC screenshot)

Emotional Premier Ford apologizes to Ontarians, promises ‘best’ paid sick day program in North...

'I know we got it wrong, I know we made a mistake' Ford says about recent government missteps in handling of pandemic.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 4,212 new COVID-19 cases, including 23 in greater Kawarthas

Regional active cases drop to 317 with 9 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 8 in Peterborough, 4 in Kawartha Lakes, and 2 in Northumberland.
The drive-through mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Lindsay Exhibition. (YouTube screenshot)

One mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic available next week in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton

Due to limited vaccine supply, local health unit will be focusing on mobile clinics for congregate care settings and homebound people at high risk.
From filmmaker Zack Snyder, the Netflix zombie heist action flick "Army of the Dead" tells the story of a gang of mercenaries attempting to retrieve $200 million from a vault inside zombie-infested Los Vegas, with just 32 hours to go before the government nukes the city. It premieres on May 21, 2021. (Photo: Netflix)

What’s new on Netflix Canada in May 2021

Highlights include Jupiter's Legacy, volume two of Love, Death & Robots, The Woman in the Window, Army of the Dead, and season two of Who Killed Sara?
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 3,469 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths in Peterborough and Northumberland

Regional active cases drop to 353 despite 20 new cases in Northumberland, 13 in Peterborough, and 11 in Hastings Prince Edward
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 4,447 new COVID-19 cases, including 53 in greater Kawarthas

Regional active cases drop to 376 despite 26 new cases in Northumberland, 11 in Kawartha Lakes, 8 in Peterborough, 5 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 3 in Haliburton.
The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo: gencat cat, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Premier’s office says two expected AstraZeneca shipments to Ontario will be delayed

Statement from Premier's office says Ford is reaching out to other countries for any available supply.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough police issue six tickets at Saturday’s anti-lockdown protest at city hall

Four tickets issued under Reopening Ontario Act and two tickets under by-law prohibiting drone use in city parks.
An architectural rendering of the proposed new Canadian Canoe Museum, to be located at 2077 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough, beside the Parks Canada building and north of Beavermead Park. (Rendering: Lett Architects Inc.)

Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough releases sneak peek of proposed new museum building

Museum is hosting a virtual public meeting on April 28 to unveil details about facility to be built at Johnson property.
The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is available at more than 1,400 pharmacies across Ontario, with this number expected to reach approximately 1,500 by the end of April. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Ontario expands AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people 40 and older

Health Canada has approved use of the vaccine, previously only available to those 55 and older, without restrictions.

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