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Jeannine Taylor is the CEO, founder and publisher of kawarthaNOW.com. Jeannine is an multi-award-winning media and communications professional with over 28 years of experience in digital marketing and website development. She has been a digital media publisher since kawarthaNOW.com was launched online as Quid Novis in 1996. She's a self-professed tech and news geek and an early adopter. Jeannine would rather be kayaking or hanging out with @caitthebordercollie. Connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky.
An Alto team member, with a tablet showing the corridor options between Ottawa and Toronto for the high-speed rail network, speaks with attendees during an open house held at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre in Peterborough on February 26, 2026. Peterborough is one of seven stops on the proposed network. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

‘Nothing has changed’: Alto says Peterborough remains a stop on proposed high-speed rail network

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Concerns have emerged after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said corridor should run along Highway 401.
Raymond Beshro, Alto's director of urban interaction, speaks with an attendee during an open house on the proposed high-speed rail network between Toronto and Quebec City held at the McDonnel Street Activity Centre in Peterborough on February 26, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall / kawarthaNOW)

Over 800 people attend Alto open house on proposed high-speed rail corridor through Peterborough

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Early consultation during February 26 event at McDonnel Street Activity Centre focused on gathering local feedback before route and station decisions are made.
Jude's Joy representatives Julie Grant, Nancy Turner, and Angela Chittick accept a $10,000+ donation from members of 100 Women Peterborough during the collective philanthropy group's finale meeting of 2025 at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Tuesday, December 9. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Women Peterborough donates over $10,000 for Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project

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The collective philanthropy group's donation will support the creation of the Jude's Joy barrier-free playground in Selwyn Township.
"Burger ambassadors" Jason Wilkins and Tiffany Arcari sink their teeth into burger creations from Double Dz's and Chemong Lodge (with Chemong Lodge's sous chef Sean Crooks giving the victory sign) during the launch of the United Way Peterborough & District's inaugural Ultimate Burger Battle community fundraiser on October 30, 2025 at the United Way office. During the month of November, eight participating restaurants will be creating a unique and creative burger in a friendly competition for the title of Ultimate Burger of the Year, with $2 from every burger sold being donated to the United Way. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

United Way Peterborough & District launches mouth-watering new fundraiser during November

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Ultimate Burger Battle will see area restaurants compete for bragging rights, with $2 from every burger going to strengthen local community services.
Kawartha Youth Orchestra volunteer John Good and board vice chair Joy Simmonds accept a $10,000 donation from 100 Women Peterborough founding member Wendy Hill as other members of the collective philanthropy group look on during the group's third meeting of 2025 in the lobby of the Venture North building on Tuesday, September 16. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Women Peterborough donates over $10,000 to Kawartha Youth Orchestra

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The collective philanthropy group's donation will help support the charity's free Upbeat! after-school music program for children.
The Lufthansa InTouch customer service centre is located at 1900 Fisher Drive in Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Lufthansa InTouch customer service centre in Peterborough is closing in 2026

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Around 400 employees will be affected by aviation company's decision to close its only customer service centre in North America.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough executive director Zoe King (middle) accepts a $10,000 donation from 100 Women Peterborough at the collective philanthropy group's second meeting of 2025 at the Peterborough Humane Society on Tuesday, June 17. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Women Peterborough donates over $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peterborough

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Funds will support the charity's mentorship programming and outreach to local children and youth.
Longtime journalist and community supporter and volunteer Paul Rellinger, pictured with his wife of 44 years Mary, during the United Way Peterborough & District's announcement on May 21, 2025 of Rellinger's appointment as chair of the United Way's 2025 community campaign. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Paul Rellinger named chair of United Way Peterborough & District’s 2025 community campaign

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The longtime journalist and community supporter and volunteer has organized five Peterborough Performs benefit concerts raising nearly $150,000.
Camp Northern Lights board chair Mary Jane Smith and treasurer Randy Riel received a cheque for over $10,000 from 100 Women Peterborough during the collective philanthropy group's first meeting of the year on March 18, 2025 at The Venue in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Women Peterborough kicks off 2025 by raising over $10,000 for Camp Northern Lights

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Funds will help charity offer more disadvantaged youth the chance to attend summer camp and fund improvements such as new docks.
A dragon boat team races at Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival in 2015. Since 2001, the annual festival has raised more than $4.5 million for breast cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

Registration for 2025 Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival opens February 15

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24th annual festival on June 14 aims to raise $260,018.01 for cancer care equipment and technology at Peterborough Regional Health Centre,
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