We know that the Kawarthas are a wealth of stunning scenery, a year round outdoor playground, and home to a vast wealth of artistic talent and committed volunteers.

Our Behind The Scenes column will profile the people who give their time and talent to our communities and we'll ask them why they call The Kawarthas home. Our mission is to talk to interesting people who love the Kawarthas, adapt their lives and work to be here, and are building businesses and careers to allow them to stay here.

If you have a suggestion or lead for a profile, please do let us know through our Content Feedback page.

The profiles below are in progress and will be published in the coming weeks!

Jack Roe
	"Jack Lives Here" - you know his voice as the CBC Ontario Morning Peterborough Reporter. Jack Roe visited his friend Tony Storey in Peterborough in the late 1970's. And Jack is still here, living in The Kawarthas - a long time broadcaster and news director. We talk to Jack about his radio career, baseball, theatre, truffles and his love of The Kawarthas.
Julie Kirkpatrick
	We talk to Canadian writer and lawyer Julie Kirkpatrick (living in Millbrook) about her recently released book The Camino Letters. Her 26 day journey of the ancient 600 km pilgrimage path of Camino de Santiago brought unexpected gifts and a life changing experience.
Michael Hurcomb
	Chances are you've seen photographer Michael Hurcomb's photos of your favourite local band, but during concerts and events he plays a low profile near the stage with skill and agility. We talk to Michael about his passion for shooting live music - and - as a Toronto based photographer, why he's hanging out around stages in The Kawarthas. (Photo of Michael and his daughter graciously supplied by David Leyes, Photographer, www.davidleyes.com)
Heather Bayer
	We talk to the "Cottage Guru" about her online success in the cottage rental industry, blogging, tweeting and being a professional vacation rental owner. We met Heather on Twitter and later connected on Facebook, so we think she'll have some insight to share on building a business online while Living in The Kawarthas.