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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.
The new Canadian Canoe Museum will be located at 2077 Ashburnham Drive, north of Beavermead Park and south of Parks Canada's Trent-Severn Waterway head offices. The site is a short walk to the shores of Little Lake. (Graphic: Canadian Canoe Museum)

Peterborough’s Lett Architects to design new Canadian Canoe Museum at Johnson Park

New location has been deemed viable for the new museum build, next phase of project includes feasibility work.
Rotarians Lynne Chant and Dawn Straka provide items to a successful bidder in the pick-up area after the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha's annual Christmas auction, which raised $18,622 for YES Shelter for Youth & Families. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Kawartha Rotary Christmas auction raises $18,622 for YES Shelter for Youth & Families

Despite the pandemic, the local business community donated 201 items for the annual auction.
Slot machines at Shorelines Casino Peterborough. (Photo: Shorelines Casino Peterborough)

Shorelines Casino Peterborough and Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs closing by midnight on Wednesday

All non-essential services including casinos will temporarily close during provincial lockdown starting on December 26.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 2,123 new COVID-19 cases, including 23 in greater Kawarthas region

Active regional cases increase to 109, with 16 new cases in Northumberland, 4 in Peterborough, 2 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford at Queen's Park on December 21, 2020, announcing a province-wide shutdown due to the COVID-19 that begins at 12:01 a.m. on December 26 and continues for 28 days in southern Ontario and 14 days in northern Ontario. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario to impose province-wide COVID-19 shutdown on Boxing Day

Shutdown will last 28 days in southern Ontario and 14 days in northern Ontario.
Peterborough singer-songwriter Kate Suhr. (Photo: Jennifer Moher)

Peterborough singer-songwriter Kate Suhr releases ‘Better off Together’ single and lyric video

New single is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
A 34-year-old Brampton woman is facing multiple charges after her vehicle was found in a ditch 20 metres off Highway 115 in Peterborough on December 19, 2020. (Photo: Peterborough County OPP)

Brampton woman faces multiple charges after driving off Highway 115 in Peterborough

34-year-old Dawn Locey charged with possession of cocaine, driving with cannabis available, and driving without insurance.
A business with a closed sticky on the door. (Stock photo)

With 2,357 new COVID-19 cases today, Ontario will enter province-wide lockdown on Boxing Day

Active cases in greater Kawarthas region decrease to 96, with 5 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward and 3 in Peterborough and 14 more cases resolved.

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