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The emergency dapartment team at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay with a message for the community: "We are here for you, please stay home for us." (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital)

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay shares its COVID-19 pandemic preparations

Hospital has freed up 55 beds for potential increase in patients, with another 48 beds possible in May.
"All this dry grass is ready to burn." Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Chief Mark Pankhurst explains in a video why the burn ban is in effect in the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Burn ban in effect in City of Kawartha Lakes in April

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue has already responded to numerous burning complaints.
Peterborough police found the body of 20-year-old Tali Nolan at a McDonnel Street address in Peterborough on April 3, 2020. They have now confirmed that Nolan's death was the result of homicide. (Police-supplied photo)

Police seek information from public in homicide of 20-year-old Peterborough woman

Police found Tali Nolan's body at a McDonnel Street address on April 3, looking for information about her prior whereabouts.
Green waste

Peterborough green waste collection begins Tuesday, Good Friday collection moves to Monday

Leaf and yard waste collection will continue until last week of November.
There'll be no ferris wheel in Norwood in October 2020, as the Norwood Agricultural Society has decided to cancel the Thanksgiving weekend fair due to uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Norwood Fair / Facebook)

Norwood Fall Fair cancelled for first time since 1939 due to COVID-19

Popular fair was scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend.
Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region - April 6, 2020

Daily COVID-19 update for Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region – April 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.
Peterborough-area musicians performing Blue Rodeo's "Lost Together" in the #TogetherAtHome video include Greg Keelor, Melissa Payne, James McKenty, Greg Keelor, Jimmy Bowskill, Emily Burgess, Beau Dixon, Josh Fewings, Rick Fines, Rob Foreman, Matt Greco, Natalie Hughes, Dylan Ireland, Kellie McKenty, Shai Peer, Benj Rowland, Paper Shakers, Kate Suhr, Ryan Weber, Sam Weber, and Maureen Adamson. (Screenshot)

Peterborough musicians led by Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor perform ‘Lost Together’ in support of...

#TogetherAtHome video supports Fleming College's student emergency fund and Peterborough Musicians' Benevolent Association.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) needs 1,000 masks every week, and the hospital is calling on the community to help. (Graphic: PRHC)

If you can sew, Peterborough Regional Health Centre needs you to make face masks

Hospital issues challenge to create 1,000 handmade masks a week for patients, visitors, and the community.
Pinecrest Nursing Home is a 65-bed long-term care facility in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. (Photo: Central East CCAC / YouTube)

Death toll rises to 22 at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon

Home's administrator says staff 'astounded' by support from community.
Kawartha Lakes OPP are seeking this suspect in the robbery of a Janetville convenience store on March 12, 2020. Two Peterborough men and one Oshawa teenager have already been arrested and charged. (OPP supplied photos)

Police arrest three in Janetville convenience store robbery, fourth suspect now charged

Three Peterborough men and one Oshawa teenager arrested and charged.

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