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Hot sun in the sky (stock photo)

Environment Canada issues heat warning for Peterborough and the Kawarthas for the weekend

A hot and humid air mass will affect the area until at least Sunday.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 17, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases locally, Northumberland cases decrease by one

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
A young girl during summer heading to a beach for a swim. (Stock photo)

The Beach Report for July 17 to 23, 2020

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Fleming College president Maureen Adamson (front), New Canadians Centre workplace integration liaison Reem Ali (left), and Madderhouse Textile Studios owner Leslie Menagh (right) with members of the Newcomer Sewing Crew showing off some of the Fleming-branded face masks that will be worn this summer by Fleming students, faculty, and staff. (Photo courtesy of Fleming College)

Peterborough newcomer women create hand-stitched masks for Fleming College

Newcomer Sewing Crew earns a living wage in partnership between Fleming College, Madderhouse Textile Studios, and New Canadians Centre.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 16, 2020

One new COVID-19 case in Kawartha Lakes

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
A woman wearing a face mask in a grocery store. (Stock photo)

Health unit updates mandatory mask instructions for businesses in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton

Revised instructions now apply to all Stage 3 businesses, clarify when a mask does not need to be worn indoors.
The Ontario Provincial Police released this photo of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Highway 118 near Minden that claimed the life of a 59-year-old man on July 15, 2020. (Photo: OPP / Twitter)

59-year-old man dead after single-vehicle crash on Highway 118 near Minden

Man's vehicle travelled over guardrail and rolled over on Wednesday morning.
Police tape

73-year-old man shot and killed by police in Haliburton following mask-related incident at Minden...

Man allegedly assaulted grocery store employee after being asked to wear a mask, was subsequently pursued by police.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 15, 2020

One new COVID-19 case and one new hospitalization reported in Northumberland

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
OPP boat. (Photo: OPP / Facebook)

Police recover body of missing canoeist on Pigeon Lake near Bobcaygeon

Four of five people were rescued from a capsized canoe, 20-year-old North York man was missing.

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