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Kawartha Lakes Food Source volunteer Donna McInnis (left) receiving the Barbara Truax Volunteer Award from Barbara Truax, one of the not-for-profit charitable organization's longest-serving volunteers, in front of a plaque recognizing other Kawartha Lakes Food Source volunteers. (Supplied photo)

Kawartha Lakes Food Source recognizes Donna McInnis with Barbara Truax Volunteer Award

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Nine-year volunteer with charitable organization dedicated more than 226 hours in 2019.
Jenni Johnston, executive director of the Art School of Peterborough at 174A Charlotte Street in downtown Peterborough, with the first place prize in the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA)'s annual holiday window contest. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Art School of Peterborough takes first place in downtown Peterborough’s holiday window contest

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Union Studio and Avant-Garden Shop are second and third place winners in contest with 'thank you essential workers' theme.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,890 new COVID-19 cases, including 9 in greater Kawarthas region

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Active local cases decrease to 96 with 7 new cases in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, 1 in Northumberland, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Peterborough police car. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

18-year-old Peterborough woman charged with murder in March drug overdose death

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Police investigation revealed 24-year-old Tyler Nolan was intentionally administered drugs resulting in his death.
Shopper Deanna Henry displays a Downtown Dollars Gift Card now available for shopping in-store and on-line at participating businesses in downtown Peterborough. The card is available in $25, $50, $100, and $200 denominations. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

New Downtown Dollar Gift Card can be used online or in-person at more than...

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Gift card available in $25, $50, $100, and $200 denominations.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,676 new COVID-19 cases, including 22 in greater Kawarthas region

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Active local cases rise to 99 with 9 new cases in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, 6 in Peterborough, 6 in Northumberland, 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Two of the four members of the new Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TACMEDS) unit, who have been specially trained to provide on-the-spot care to police, victims, or others affected by a high-risk event. The unit will not be armed, but will be equipped with all the same protective equipment that tactical law enforcement officers have. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service)

New tactical emergency medical support unit created in Peterborough

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Specially trained paramedic team will have protective equipment for high-risk emergency situations.
Jon Lockyer with his dog Pepper. After six years as director and curator of Artspace in Peterborough, Lockyer is leaving to pursue other interests. (Photo courtesy of Artspace Peterborough)

Jon Lockyer leaving Peterborough’s Artspace after six years

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Non-profit artist-run centre will begin search for new director and curator in January.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports third straight record increase with 1,925 new COVID-19 cases

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13 new cases in greater Kawarthas region, including 8 in Northumberland, 3 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, 1 in Peterborough, and 1 in Kawartha Lakes.
Sayers Foods in Apsley has been demolished after a fire devastated the family-owned grocery store on December 5, 2020, leaving many residents of the village and North Kawartha Township without access to a local grocery store. (Photo: North Kawartha Mayor Carolyn Amyotte / Facebook)

Community Care steps up to help local residents needing access to food after fire...

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Non-profit charitable organization is also seeking volunteers and donations.
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