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Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 975 new COVID-19 cases, including 7 in greater Kawarthas region

Two new deaths in Kawartha Lakes, regional active cases drop to 81 with 3 new cases in Peterborough, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Northumberland.
Police are seeking this man who robbed a William Street North business in Lindsay on February 22, 2021. (Police-supplied photo)

Police seek suspect in Monday morning robbery in Lindsay

Man demanded money from employee and then removed cash from register.
The first shipment of 5,850 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrive at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on February 23, 2021. (Supplied photo)

PRHC receives first shipment of 5,850 doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Hospital's COVID-19 vaccine clinic will start administering first doses this week to long-term care home employees and essential caregivers, community paramedics, and high-risk health care workers.
COVID-19 variants of concern. (Stock photo)

First COVID-19 variant of concern confirmed in Peterborough

Man in his 20s, who works from home and is self-isolating, may have been infected with UK variant by former roommate.
Police are seeking the owner or operator of this charcoal-grey four-door Toyota Matrix hatchback with black rims in the death of 40-year-old Corey Johnston on January 14, 2021 in Peterborough. (Police-supplied photo)

Police continue to seek second vehicle in January pedestrian death in Peterborough

40-year-old Corey Johnston was killed after being struck on George Street North on January 14
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 1,058 new COVID-19 cases, including 14 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 96, with 8 new cases in Northumberland, 4 in Peterborough, and 2 in Kawartha Lakes.
Peterborough Police Service headquarters on Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Pat Trudeau)

Peterborough police seek two suspects in home invasion robbery

Six long guns and bayonet stolen, homeowner treated at hospital for injuries and released.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,087 new COVID-19 cases, with no new cases in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases decrease to 99, but updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID-19 cases, including 11 in greater Kawarthas region

Regional active cases increase to 100 with 4 new cases in Northumberland, 3 in Peterborough, 3 in Hastings Prince Edward, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Olde Stone Brewing Company and Hot Belly Mama's are two popular restaurants located at 180 George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo via Olde Stone Brewing Company on Facebook)

Olde Stone and Hot Belly Mama’s in downtown Peterborough are closing

Owner Travis Smith says closures are due to pandemic, crowdfunding campaign set up to try to save iconic restaurants.

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