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A middle-aged man wearing a face mask in a store. (Stock photo)

Face masks mandatory indoors in Peterborough area effective Saturday, August 1

Directive applies to commercial establishments, public transit services, and commercial transportation services.
The scene of a head-on collision on Ontario Street in Port Hope on July 17, 2020. The driver of the silver Pontiac van has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited and careless driving. (Photo: Port Hope Police Service)

Man charged with careless driving after head-on collision in Port Hope sends another driver...

52-year-old man, who was prohibited from driving, drifted into northbound lane on Ontario Street on Friday afternoon.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 19, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases in Peterborough for 29 days, another small spike in Ontario...

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
Police car lights. (Stock photo)

Three-vehicle collision injures 10 people, one seriously, west of Omemee on Saturday night

Nine people treated at local hospitals and released, one person taken to Toronto-area hospital with serious injuries.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Sunday for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Hastings

Strong wind gusts and torrential downpours possible, with a risk of tornadoes.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 18, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases in Peterborough for 28 days, small spike in Ontario cases...

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
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.

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