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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.
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,
Members of 100 Women Peterborough presented a $10,000 cheque to Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC) at the collective philanthropy group's fourth meeting of the year on December 10, 2024 at Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Women Peterborough raises over $10,000 for Community Counselling and Resource Centre (CCRC)

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Funds will support resources for survivors of violence, including a therapy program for those with PTSD.
Members of 100 Women Peterborough with representatives of the non-profit organization Hearts 4 Joy at the collective philanthropy group's third meeting of the year on September 17, 2024 at Fleming College's Steele Centre in Peterborough. 100 Women Peterborough raised over $10,000 which will support Hearts 4 Joy in its mission to offer young adults with intellectual exceptionalities a platform for exploring and showcasing their artistic talents. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Women Peterborough raises over $10,000 for non-profit organization Hearts 4 Joy

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Hearts 4 Joy supports young adults with intellectual exceptionalities who create and sell unique hand-painted gift items.
Susan Dunkley, vice chair of the board of Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, speaks at the launch of the Luminary Awards for women in business at Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses on September 18, 2024. Nominations are now open in five categories for the awards, which will be presented on May 8, 2025. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce launches the Luminary Awards for women in...

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Nominations are now open for awards recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women at all levels in a business.
Kerrie Magnus and Janie Kelly of the Teachers for Kids Foundation with a cheque for $10,000, surrounded by members of the 100 Women Peterborough collective philanthropy group, who selected the charity to receive member donations at the group's meeting on June 18, 2024 at Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)v

100 Women Peterborough to donate $10,000 to Teachers For Kids Foundation

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Collective philanthropy group's donation will support needs of female students facing financial hardship.
Some of the members of 100 Women Peterborough on stage at The Venue in downtown Peterborough during the collective philanthropy group's meeting on April 8, 2024, where YWCA Peterborough Haliburton was chosen as the charitable organization to receive over $10,000 in member donations. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Women Peterborough to donate over $10,000 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

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Collective philanthropy group's donation will support programs and services for women and children recovering from gender-based violence.
Almost 200 guests, including Hermione Rivison and Rose Terry, attended the YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's Empty Bowls event at The Venue in downtown Peterborough on February 23, 2024. Returning as an in-person seated lunch for the first time since the pandemic, the event raised almost $20,000 for the YWCA's Nourish Food program to alleviate food insecurity. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s 20th annual Empty Bowls event raises almost $20,000 to alleviate food...

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With proceeds from February 23 event, supporters have helped raise more than $210,000 over the past 20 years for YWCA Nourish Food program.
A dragon boat team races at Peterborough's Dragon Boat Festival in 2015. Since 2001, the annual festival has raised more than $4.2 million for breast cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

Registration for 2024 Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival opens February 25

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23rd annual festival aims to raise $251,825.18 for cancer care equipment and technology at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
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