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Peterborough’s Christine Jaros used the pandemic as an opportunity to launch her own ethical pest control company

Specializing in wasp and bee removal, Jaros' company VerminX offers chemical-free solutions for dealing with common unwanted visitors

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Hannah Abrahamse has completed an undergraduate degree in English and Cultural Studies at Trent University and is currently a Masters of Journalism student at Ryerson University. She is passionate about cinema, literature, and music both in and outside of work and intends to pursue a career in art and culture journalism. You can follow her on Twitter @AbrahamseHannah. (Photo by Derek Ursacki)

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A sixth-generation family farm first settled in 1902, Woodleigh Farms in the Township of Cavan Monaghan is focused on improving soil health through sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices including no-till farming (pictured), rotational grazing, and composting. Most recently, the farm has launched an innovative and award-winning pilot project that will turn forest waste wood into biochar, a form of pure carbon used as a carbon-sequestering soil amendment. (Photo courtesy of Woodleigh Farms)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Woodleigh Farms is growing a sustainable future through innovative farming practices

A berry cute baby in a strawberry field at McLean Berry Farm and Buckhorn Berry Farms near Buckhorn. Strawberry season is back in full swing, and this year's crop is extra sweet and juicy. Pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries are now available at both family farms, and you can also find McLean Berry Farm and Buckhorn Berry Farms at six local farmers' markets in the region as well as more than 30 local grocery stores. (Photo courtesy of McLean Berry Farm)

Know Your Locals: Don’t miss strawberry season at McLean and Buckhorn Berry Farms near Buckhorn

Jennie MacKenzie is the founder of Jen's Home Baking, a Lakefield-based small business that has been a vendor at the Lakefield Farmers' Market in the Township of Selwyn since the market was founded in 2010. Now in its 16th season, the market runs every Thursday morning between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, and supports local farmers, small businesses, and the region's tourism sector. (Photo courtesy of Lakefield Farmers' Market)

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Peterborough city councillor and deputy mayor Joy Lachica, Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark, and North Kawartha mayor Carolyn Amyotte are elected officials in the Kawarthas region who have pledged to "Elect Respect" by signing a new motion that calls to stand up to abuse and harassment faced by politicians, especially those who are women or ethnic minorities. (kawarthaNOW collage)

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