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Hot sun in the sky (stock photo)

Heat warning in the Kawarthas continues for rest of this week

Slightly cooler temperatures and rain may arrive on the weekend, but there's "considerable uncertainty' according to Environment Canada.
Hutchison House museum, operated by the Peterborough Historical Society, was the former home of Dr. John Hutchinson, the first doctor in Peterborough, and the first Canadian home of Sir Sandford Fleming. (Photo: Jeremicus rex / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0))

Popular Scottish Tea returns to Peterborough’s Hutchison House museum starting July 15

Museum will also be booking tours, but advance registration and payment among COVID-19 changes.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 6, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 6, 2020

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.
Open-air fire ban

Fire bans in place in most townships in Peterborough County as of July 6

Open-air burning and fireworks prohibited due to extremely hot and dry conditions.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 5, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 5, 2020

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 busy stretch of Highway 28 between Burleigh Falls and Woodview has been the scene of several serious accidents, including fatalities. Pictured is a closure of Highway 28 following a head-on collision in February 2019. (Photo courtesy of Geri-Lynn Cajindos)

Four injured in head-on crash on Highway 28 in Woodview on Sunday afternoon

Highway is closed between Northey's Bay Road and Mount Julian-Viamede Road while police investigate.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 4, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 4, 2020

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 splash pad at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Municipal services available to beat the heat in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Environment Canada says hot weather expected to extend into 'the foreseeable future',
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - July 3, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – July 3, 2020

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.
Peterborough police say the sound of fireworks being set off late at night is disturbing residents and startling pets. From May 15 to June 30, 2020, police have responded to 65 complaints of people setting off fireworks.

Big spike in fireworks complaints prompts police to remind residents of Peterborough’s noise by-law

In the last 45 days, police have responded to 51 more calls than the same time last year.

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