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The 2019 novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 disease. (Graphic: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Ontario reports 2,142 cases today, including first 2 cases of new COVID-19 variant

Active cases in greater Kawarthas region over past 2 days increase to 121, with 23 new cases in Peterborough, 9 in Kawartha Lakes, 7 in Northumberland, and 1 in Haliburton.
A sign in a restaurant window indicating it is open for take-out only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Stock photo)

What’s allowed and not allowed during Ontario’s province-wide COVID-19 shutdown

Shutdown began on Boxing Day and will continue in southern Ontario until at least January 23
Premier Doug Ford in a video message posted on Twitter on Christmas Eve urging Ontarians to stay at home in advance of the Boxing Day shutdown. (Screenshot)

With record 2,447 new COVID-19 cases, Ford urges Ontarians to stay home in advance...

Active cases in greater Kawarthas region decrease to 94, with 4 new cases in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Peterborough, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Northumberland.
Freezing rain on car

Freezing rain warning in effect Christmas Eve for much of the Kawarthas

Rainfall warning in Northumberland, and southern Peterborough County may see up to 10 cm of snow on Christmas Day.
The Rotary Harbourfront Outdoor Rink in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg / Facebook)

Cobourg’s outdoor rink to stay open during COVID-19 shutdown

No team sports or games, maximum of 10 skaters at a time, special police constables will enforce rules.
A mobile-friendly list of holiday hours for 268 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas over Christmas and New Year's 2020.

What’s open and closed over Christmas and New Year’s in the Kawarthas

Holiday hours for 268 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 2,408 new COVID-19 cases, including 10 in greater Kawarthas region

Active regional cases decrease to 95, with 7 new cases in Peterborough, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward, 1 in Northumberland, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

We may have a white Christmas, but only after a lot of rain

Environment Canada is forecasting 15 to 25 mm over Christmas Eve, changing to light snow by Christmas Day morning.
This past summer, a newcomer family sings the viral children's hit song "Baby Shark", a favourite among newcomer children as it helps them learn language while bringing them joy. Despite the pandemic, the New Canadians Centre has continued to offer programs for newcomers and refugees to keep them connected and to develop language and skills for success. But the non-profit charity needs your support to continue to to bring joy to newcomers and their families through these uncertain times. (Photo courtesy of the New Canadians Centre)

Peterborough’s New Canadians Centre helps newcomers come together, even when we’re apart

Non-profit charity needs your support to continue to bring joy to newcomers and their families during the pandemic.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 2,202 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 in greater Kawarthas region

Active regional cases decrease to 104, with 6 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, 2 in Northumberland, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.

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