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A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Data adjustment in Toronto has Ontario reporting only 745 new COVID-19 cases

In greater Kawarthas region, active cases fall to 91 but with 2 new deaths in Kawartha Lakes.
Lindsay man John Macdonald, along with a bystander, carry a dog out of a Melbourne Street West house that was on fire, as the fire department arrives on the scene. (Facebook video screenshot)

Lindsay man livestreams dramatic rescue of dog from house fire

After calling 911 and with the owner locked out, John Macdonald broke into home to get trapped dog.
Dr. David Williams, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, announced the province's first confirmed case of the COVID-19 South Africa variant at a media briefing at Queen's Park on February 1, 2021. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario reports 1,969 new COVID-19 cases, including first case of South Africa variant

In greater Kawarthas region, 25 new cases including 19 in Kawartha Lakes and 1 new death in Northumberland.
Emergency lights on a fire engine. (Stock photo)

Human remains found after house fire early Friday morning north of Brighton

Identity of victim unable to be confirmed, Northumberland OPP major crime unit is investigating.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,848 new COVID-19 cases and 43 deaths

No new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, reports unavailable today for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton.
Effective January 31, 2021, the cost of cash fares and passes on Peterborough Transit increases, as well as the cost of parking on-street and in municipal lots. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Increases to Peterborough transit fares and municipal parking fees take effect January 31

Cash fare for transit and hourly rate for parking rise by 25 cents,
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 2,063 new COVID-19 cases and 73 new deaths, including 1 in Kawartha...

Regional active cases remain at 113, with 9 new cases in Kawartha Lakes, 6 in Peterborough, and 1 in Northumberland.
Atria Development purchased the former Peterborough YMCA building in 2014 to convert it into a 136-suite luxury apartment building. A giant construction crane has been installed at the site since summer 2019. (Photo: Atria Development)

Portion of George Street in downtown Peterborough closed Monday and Tuesday

Street and west sidewalk between Murray and Brock will be closed so giant construction crane at Y Lofts can be removed.
At a media conference on January 29, 2021, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced mandatory on-arrival testing of international travellers at Toronto Pearson International Airport effective February 1, along with other new measures. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario reports 1,837 new COVID-19 cases and mandatory testing for arriving international travellers

Two new deaths in Peterborough and Northumberland, but regional active cases drop to 113 with 9 new cases and 32 resolved cases.
A person in the winter with their face covered and mittened hands over their ears. (Stock photo)

Extreme cold warning in effect overnight for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland

Wind chills near -30°C are expected Friday night into Saturday morning and possibly Saturday overnight.

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