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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)

Fourth new COVID-19 case in Peterborough area in last four days, 116 new cases...

Reports unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
A tornado at Sturgeon Lake in Kawartha Lakes on June 23, 2020. (Photo: Amy Reeds @amy_reeds / Twitter)

ENDED – Tornado watch in effect Sunday for northern Kawarthas region including Apsley, Bancroft,...

Severe thunderstorm watch, with possible tornado, also in effect for southern Kawarthas.
Car on flooded road during heavy rain

Rainfall warning issued for Sunday for northern Kawarthas region

General rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm are expected, with up to 75 mm possible in some areas.
The Black Horse Pub and Restaurant is located at at 452 George Street North in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: National Trust for Canada)

Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough is closing

Owner Desmond Vandenberg is unable to secure insurance for the building he purchased in 2018.
You can kick back and relax on the Civic Holiday long weekend, as almost all stores are open on Monday. You might want to stock up on beverages though, as all liquor stores are closed on Monday as well as most beer stores.

What’s open and closed on the Civic Holiday 2020

Holiday hours for 261 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough and across the Kawarthas.
A medical professional holding a vial marked "Coronavirus Test" with "Positive" checked to indicate a positive COVID-19 test. (Stock photo)

First new COVID-19 case in Hastings County since May 18, a third new case...

Ontario reports 134 new cases, no new cases in Northumberland or Haliburton.
The beach at the Selwyn Beach Conservation Area. (Photo: Township of Selwyn)

The Beach Report for July 31 to August 6, 2020

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland .
A waiter with a mask serves two customers on a patio

Province orders bars and restaurants to collect customer names and contact information

Effective July 31, new requirement also applies to tour and guide services.
Premier Doug Ford enjoys a taste of Kawartha Dairy's famous ice cream during a visit to the family-owned dairy in Bobcaygeon on July 30, 2020. Early on during the pandemic, the Bobcaygeon community was devastated after 28 residents of Pinecrest Nursing Home passed away from COVID-19. (Photo: Samantha Moss / kawarthaNOW.com)

Ontario Premier Doug Ford pays a visit to Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon

Ford also toured cleaning solutions company Charlotte Products in Peterborough during July 30 visit.
Medical officer of health Dr. Rosana Salvaterra emphasizing the importance of physical distancing during a media briefing at Peterborough Public Health on March 23, 2020. (Photo: Peterborough Public Health)

Two new cases of COVID-19 in Peterborough after 40 days with no cases

One person was exposed to a positive case from outside the area, both people are self-isolating.

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