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Public health nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Ontario reports 1,268 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 99 with 5 new cases in Haliburton, 3 in Northumberland, 1 in Kawartha Lakes, and 1 in Peterborough.
In summer 2019, Peterborough GreenUP's Depave Paradise program and the Downtown Vibrancy Project planted a new garden at Euphoria Wellness Spa in downtown Peterborough. When impermeable asphalt is replaced by greenspace, it allows for water infiltration, reduces flooding and runoff, and creates much more inviting space. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Depave Paradise looking to transform pavement into greenspace in Selwyn Township

Township is seeking business and property owners to participate in Peterborough GreenUp program.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports spike of 1,747 new COVID-19 cases due to ‘data catch-up process’

Active cases in greater Kawarthas region decrease to 108 with 5 new cases and 14 resolved cases in Peterborough.
At a media conference at Queen's Park on March 14, 2021, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces the province's new online booking system and customer service desk for making COVID-19 vaccination appointments at provincial mass immunization clinics will launch on March 15 for residents who are 80 years of age or older in 2021. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine booking system launches for 80-plus year olds at 8 a.m. on...

Province urges only eligible people or those helping them to use the system when it launches on March 15.
Keira Sayeau with her young sons Hudson and Bennett in October 2020. On March 10, 2021, Sayeau was seriously injured when she was struck by a dump truck while crossing at the traffic lights at an intersection north of the the village of Colborne. (Photo: Keira Sayeau / Facebook)

Crowdfunding campaign set up for mother of two struck by dump truck near Colborne

30-year-old Keira Sayeau was seriously injured while walking with her six-month-old and four-year-old sons.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 1,468 new COVID-19 cases, including 9 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 118 with 3 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in each of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,371 new COVID-19 cases, including 19 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase to 126 with 10 new cases in Peterborough, 4 in Northumberland (and 1 death), 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, 2 in Kawartha Lakes.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,092 new COVID-19 cases, including 7 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 116 with 2 new cases in Peterborough, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward, 2 in Northumberland, and 1 in Haliburton.
Severe thunderstorm

ENDED – Severe thunderstorm warning Thursday afternoon and evening for most of the Kawarthas

Very strong wind gusts, pea- to dime-size hail, and heavy rain possible.
The OPP Aviation and Emergency Response Team locate two hikers lost in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park on March 5, 2021. (OPP video screenshot)

Two lost hikers rescued in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park near Minden

Police remind people planning a hike to take safety precautions.

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