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New COVID-19 cases in Ontario from September 24 - October 24, 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 another record increase with 1,042 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 in Peterborough

Cases surge in Peel and York, all but 6 of province's 34 health units are reporting new cases.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports record increase of 978 new COVID-19 cases

Hospitalizations increase by 18, with 4 more patients admitted to ICUs and 6 more patients on ventilators.
As of October 26, 2020, the Peterborough COVID-19 testing centre will be located inside Northcrest Arena at 100 Marina Boulevard. As drive-through testing will no longer be available, people with appointments will be asked to come inside the arena for their test. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough COVID-19 testing centre moves inside Northcrest Arena on Monday

To accommodate colder weather through the fall and winter seasons, drive-through testing will no longer be available.
Wreckage on County Road 2 west of Colborne after two motorcycles collided on October 23, 2020. One person died and another one was critically injured as a result of the collision. (Photo: OPP)

One person dead, one critically injured after two motorcycles collide near Colborne

One rider died in hospital, a passenger on one of the bikes was airlifted to Toronto.
A laboratory worker completes a COVID-19 test

Ontario reports 826 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in Kawartha Lakes and 1 in...

For third day in row, 9 new deaths province-wide including 3 in long-term care homes.
Two maple leaves stuck on a rain covered window during a fall storm. (Stock photo)

Gusty showers and thunderstorms Friday night for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton

Approaching cold front will bring wind gusts of 70 km/h, brief torrential downpours, and lightning
Jo Anne's Place at 1260 Lansdowne Street in Peterborough re-opened on October 23, 2020. It had temporarily closed for a day for professional cleaning and sanitization after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo: Jo Anne's Place)

Jo Anne’s Place reopens Lansdowne Street store in Peterborough

Store was closed for cleaning and sanitization on Thursday after employee tested positive for COVID-19
"Even though I've had more time on my hands, I've been missing the mental clarity and emotional focus to write music." - Sue Newman, Music/Theatre Artist / "We tried to have some physically distanced band rehearsals, but quickly realized it wasn't very practical. I continue to play music every day and look forward to being able to play for a live audience in the future." - Rob Fortin, Music/Theatre Artist (Photo: Julie Gagne)

The Essential Project: music/theatre artists Sue Newman and Rob Fortin

A visual documentation by photographer Julie Gagne of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Peterborough artists and arts organizations.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 841 new COVID-19 cases, including 3 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties

Province-wide deaths increase by another 9, hospitalizations increase by 10, but school-related cases are down.
Peterborough's Linda Kash welcomes Humberly Gonzalez as the new Philly Cream Cheese Angel. (Photo: Kraft Heinz Canada)

Peterborough’s Linda Kash passes her wings to a new Philly Cream Cheese Angel

Venezuelan-Canadian actor Humberly Gonzalez was selected as the newest Angel, one of more to come.

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