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Authors Articles by Barb Shaw

Articles by Barb Shaw

Barb Shaw
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As a freelance writer, Barbara Shaw loves to craft compelling stories about everyday people doing not-so-everyday things. She creates content for social media campaigns, builds brands and, in her free time, shares her love of yoga and dance. You can contact her at bjshaw@sympatico.ca.
A former nurse, doula, and childbirth educator with four children of her own, Kawartha Lakes resident Joanne Ilaqua is the founder and CEO of Mamasoup, a mobile app for moms of kids of all ages that allows them to network for friendship and support. (Photo: Karen Suggitt / Baddow Road Photography)

Joanne Ilaqua’s app connects moms to a community of free peer support and care

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Mamasoup CEO launched app after 20 years' experience as a nurse and doula supporting new mothers/
Brenda Cowan is the owner and operator of The Ear Depot, which has three locations in Peterborough, Bancroft, and Barry's Bay. Brenda and her team at The Ear Depot are primarily focused on understanding their clients' hearing health care needs. (Supplied photo)

A simple philosophy, ‘conversation made easy’, guides The Ear Depot’s Brenda Cowan

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Life changes when hearing is restored for clients of The Ear Depot.
Shelley Barker (left) with co-worker Lisa Hunter of BDO First Call Debt Solutions, which has been helping Canadians find the best solution for their individual needs since 1958. (Supplied photo)

Shelley Barker urges people not to wait when stressed by too much debt

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Insolvency Administrator at BDO First Call Debt Solutions can help find the right solution before you have a financial crisis.
In the 13 years she has worked as the Ontario Dog Trainer, Karen Laws has made life better for a long list of dogs and their owners. (Supplied photo)

Karen Laws helps owners connect and communicate with their dogs

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The Ontario Dog Trainer delivers great results for both her canine and human students/
Tracey Ormond loves food and she loves people. After launching That's A Wrap Catering in 2014, she is now also operating Classic Cooking, which delivers home-cooked meals to seniors and others in the Peterborough area. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Caterer Tracey Ormond is cooking up compassion

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Owner of That's A Wrap Catering and Classic Cooking infuses love and care into her food and her community.
Paula Kehoe is the owner of Red Rock Communications, a boutique communications agency that specializes in a range of promotional, publicity, writing and digital services for businesses ranging in finance, health care, retail, technology, non-profit and lifestyle brands. (Photo: Ash Nayler Photography)

Work-life integration is key for copywriter Paula Kehoe as she grows her successful communications...

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Great communication starts with listening according to owner of Red Rock Communications.
Mary McGee is the Chief Executive Officer of the Little Lake Cemetery Co., which operates both the Highland Park Funeral Centre and Cemetery and the Little Lake Cemetery in Peterborough and the Lakeland Funeral and Cremation Centre in Lindsay. (Supplied photo)

Mary McGee places importance on taking pause to remember at Highland Park Funeral Centre

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'Forever' thinking shifts Highland Park to highest level of service
Susan Dunkley, Manager of Development and Outreach at the Peterborough Humane Society, with Chewy. A natural organizer, planner, and multitasker, Susan's high level of energy serves her well when working with the team at the Peterborough Humane Society as they work towards their making a state-of-the-art facility on Technology Drive a reality. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Susan Dunkley connects people and funds to build better future for pets in Peterborough

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Dynamic development and outreach manager helping Peterborough Humane Society achieve its vision of a new facility.
As a lifetime resident of Peterborough, Betty Johnson RE/MAX Eastern Realty Inc., Brokerage knows the local real estate market and, with 16 years' experience as a realtor and 30 years as a mortgage broker, she helps clients who are buying a home understand what they can afford and, for clients selling a home, works closely with them to ensure they get the best price. (Supplied photo)

Betty Johnson help her clients navigate the frenzy of the hot real estate market

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Experienced Peterborough realtor aims to protect people from the stress of buying or selling a home.
Judging from its success to date, the Peterborough Regional Farmers' Market's "local food you can trust" message is resonating with the community. Sixty per cent of the market's vendors are primary producers who have gone through a third party inspection process to verify they grow 100 per cent of what they sell, with the remaining 40 per cent including bakers, prepared food vendors, artists, and community groups. Pictured is primary producer The Farm on Argyle, a family-oriented urban micro farm located just 2.5 kilometres from the market, that follows organic growing practices to produce a variety of fruit and vegetables. (Photo: Jenn Austin-Driver)

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market enjoying a harvest of success

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Shoppers are flocking to Peterborough's verified local farmers' market.
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