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Beginning June 1, 2020, backcountry camping is available the 20 operating Ontario provincial parks that offer it, as well as all all non-operating provincial parks and conservation reserves. This photo of backcountry camping at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park was kawarthaNOW's top Instagram photo in July 2018. (Photo: Jasmine Starr @jasminenstarr / Instagram)

You can camp again in backcountry provincial parks starting June 1

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Overnight camping in other parks remains closed until June 14, day-use activities expanded to include picnicking and off-leash pet areas.
The Lindsay branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library at 190 Kent Street West in Lindsay. (Photo: Chris Harding / Picasa)

Kawartha Lakes Public Library offers pick-up service starting June 3

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Service available Monday to Saturday at Lindsay and Fenelon Falls branches.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 29, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 29, 2020

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Cases and deaths as reported by regional health units: Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces the province's enhanced COVID-19 testing strategy at a media briefing at Queen's Park on May 29, 2020, along with Ontario's chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams and health minister Christine Elliott. (Screenshot / CPAC)

Premier Doug Ford now considering regional approach to reopening Ontario

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As Ontario government announces significant expansion in COVID-19 testing, clearer picture of regional differences has emerged.
The swing bridge in Fenelon Falls, one of the many towns located in the Kawarthas Northumberland tourism region. As Ontario re-opens its economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, you have an opportunity to help the region's tourism, heritage, sport, and culture industries recover, grow, and prosper by volunteering for the board of directors of Regional Tourism Organization 8. (Photo: Fred Thornhill / RTO8)

Help shape the future of tourism in Kawarthas Northumberland during these challenging times

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Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) seeks volunteers for its board of directors.
Severe thunderstorm

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for most of Kawarthas region for Friday afternoon

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Strong wind gusts, large hail, and heavy rain possible.
The Kirkfield Lift Lock in Kawartha Lakes is the second highest hydraulic lift lock in the world with a lift of 15 metres. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Here’s what to expect when the Trent-Severn Waterway opens on June 1

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Camping facilities remain closed, touchless locking in place, boaters must stay on their vessel while locking.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - May 28, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – May 28, 2020

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Cases and deaths as reported by regional health units: Peterborough Public Health; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health.
The Mary J. Benson Branch of the Port Hope Public Library at 31 Queen Street in Port Hope. (Photo: Eldestpleiad / Wikipedia)

Port Hope Public Library offering pick-up service starting June 2

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Patrons can request holds on library materials through their online library account or by phone.
The design of the new Canadian Canoe Museum to be located beside the Peterborough Lift Lock. (Graphic: heneghan peng architects / Kearns Mancini Architects)

New Canadian Canoe Museum site contaminated by cancer-causing chemical

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Designated Parks Canada property beside Peterborough Lift Lock contains industrial solvent believed to have come from adjacent property.
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