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Ontario health minister Christine Elliott announcs additional public health support for Peel Region at Queen's Park on November 9, 2020, in response to a record increase in COVID-19 cases in Peel Region over the weekend. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario reports 1,242 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 in greater Kawarthas region

Fourth straight day of more than 1,000 cases, and seventh straight day of double-digit deaths.
An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) police car. (Photo: OPP)

23-year-old Mississauga man drowns in Kashagawigamog Lake in Haliburton County

Mohamed Amar Muktar failed to resurface from the water while swimming on Saturday afternoon.
New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from October 8 - November 7, 2020. The red line is the number of new cases reported daily, and the dotted green line is a five-day moving average of new cases. (Graphic: kawarthaNOW.com)

Ontario reports new record of 1,329 new COVID-19 cases, most in Toronto and Peel

Third straight day of more than 1,000 cases, and sixth straight day of double-digit deaths.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports record 1,132 new cases of COVID-19, including 2 new cases in Peterborough

For first time during pandemic, 18 of Ontario's 34 health units are reporting 6 or more cases.
OPP logo on police car door

Peterborough man dead, another man seriously injured after their canoe capsized on White Lake...

Police identify deceased man as 73-year-old Marian Wejman of Peterborough.
At a media conference in Ottawa on November 6, 2020, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces Peel Regional Health Unit will move into the 'Red-Control' level in Ontario's new colour-coding system. (CPAC screenshot)

Ontario reports 1,003 new COVID-19 cases and moves Peel into ‘Red-Control’ level

14 new province-wide deaths, 4 new cases in greater Kawarthas region.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 998 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths, and 11 new ICU patients

2 new cases in greater Kawarthas region, including 1 in Peterborough and 1 in Haliburton.
Local philanthropists David and Patricia Morton have donated $50,000 in support of YWCA Women's Centre of Haliburton County Outreach Services. (Supplied photo)

David and Patricia Morton donate $50,000 to YWCA Women’s Centre of Haliburton County

Need for safety and specialized supports for violence against women has increased during pandemic, especially in rural areas.
Molly Cadigan won first place and $250 for her submission "Heritage Matters" (top) in Peterborough County's #PicturePtboCounty photo contest. Barry Mortin (bottom left) won second place, with Connie Kot, James Forrester, and David Frey receiving honourable mentions for their submissions. (Supplied photos)

Peterborough County announces winners of #PicturePtboCounty photo contest

Contest encouraged local residents to submit pictures of nature, infrastructure and industry, or community life.
A COVID-19 test being conducted in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 987 new COVID-19 cases, with 14 deaths including 11 in long-term care...

3 new cases in the greater Kawarthas region, including 1 in Peterborough, 1 in Haliburton, and 1 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties.

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