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Two cars on a snow-covered road

Up to 15 cm of snow forecast for Hastings County by Saturday

Other areas of the Kawarthas, including Haliburton, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland, can expect 2 to 5 cm.
A swab test bring completed on a patient. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 3,326 new COVID-19 cases, including 14 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases fall to 134, with 5 new cases in Peterborough, 5 in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Northumberland, 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

Coroner investigating after man’s body found beside train tracks in Peterborough

Police say there is no threat to public safety.
A woman at home looks out of her window. (Stock photo)

What the legal text of Ontario’s stay-at-home order says

Province releases text of new regulation under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act .
The Rotary Harbourfront Outdoor Rink in Cobourg. (Photo: Town of Cobourg / Facebook)

Cobourg’s outdoor rink is temporarily closed until January 16

Rink will remain closed while town council seeks further direction from province on stay-at-home order.
Two pedestrians walking on an icy surface. (Stock photo)

Freezing drizzle advisory this morning for northern Kawarthas (ENDED)

Areas affected include northern Peterborough County, northern Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Hastings Highlands.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 2,961 new COVID-19 cases, including 16 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases drop to 139, with 8 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Northumberland, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 2 in Kawartha Lakes.
Stay Home Save Lives sign

Premier’s office attempts to address confusion around stay-at-home order

FAQ document states government can't define what is 'essential' for all Ontarians.
In early 1968, as riots rocked American cities and the Vietnam War escalated, the legendary entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte took over `The Tonight Show' from Johnny Carson for one week, with guests including Bobby Kennedy, Aretha Franklin, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Sidney Poitier. This historic event is documented in "The Sit In: Harry Belafonte Hosts the Tonight Show", available for streaming at the virtual ReFrame Film Festival from January 22 to 29, 2021. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame)

Check out the film lineup at this year’s virtual ReFrame Film Festival

Almost 50 documentary films available for Ontario audiences to stream at home from January 22 to 29.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 2,903 new COVID-19 cases, including 19 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases unchanged at 148, with 9 new cases in Peterborough, 9 in Northumberland, and 1 in Hastings Prince Edward.

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