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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.
After the future of the event was thrown into question, a group of artists and organizations have come together to save the First Friday Art Crawl, which sees galleries and arts-based businesses in downtown Peterborough open their doors to the public at the same time on the first Friday evening of every month. Pictured is local artist Joe Stable (second from right), whose Acme Art & Sailboat Co. gallery on the third floor of the Commerce Building regularly participates in the event. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

First Friday Art Crawl in downtown Peterborough is saved and returning February 1

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Local group organizes quickly after future of event thrown into question in December.
Throughout 2018, kawarthaNOW shared the work of local photographers on our Instagram and we've selected 18 of the most-viewed photos of 2018. This photo of "ice flowers" at Lock 27 in Young's Point, taken by Travis Tedford, was the sixth most popular photo we shared in 2018. (Photo: Travis Tedford @travistedford / Instagram)

Top 18 of 2018: our local photographer all-stars

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The top posts from our Instagram by local Kawartha photographers in 2018
Mike Andrews, owner of Mike's Tattoo & Piercings in downtown Peterborough, working on a tattoo design. After more than 11 years at his Water Street location, Mike is moving to George Street in the former location of The Nutty Chocolatier, which he is currently renovating. The new location is set to open on January 3, 2019. (Photo: Jeremy Kelly / FILMKelly)

Mike’s Tattoo moving to George Street in downtown Peterborough

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Larger space opening in former Nutty Chocolatier location will allow owner Mike Andrews to expand his services.
A video of this deer swimming in a river near Buckhorn was the top post on our Instagram for October 2018. (Photo: The Highlands Cottages @thehighlandscottages / Instagram)

Our top nine Instagram photographers for October 2018

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Every month, we share the work of local photographers from across the Kawarthas,
A detail of "Rebirth and Resilience", the latest public art mural in the the City of Peterborough Public Art Program, which was officially unveiled today at the YES Shelter for Youth and Families building at 196 Brock Street in downtown Peterborough. The mural created by Toronto-based artists Caitlin Taguibao and Andrea Manica. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

Latest Peterborough public art mural unveiled at YES Shelter

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'Rebirth and Resilience' featuring dandelions and strawberries was created by Toronto-based artists Caitlin Taguibao and Andrea Manica
This photo by Joe Yusiw of a Monday morning sunrise on Big Bald Lake in Kawartha Lakes was the top photo on our Instagram for September 2018. (Photo: Joe Yusiw @kawartha_joe / Instagram)

Our top nine Instagram photographers for September 2018

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Every month, we share the work of local photographers from across the Kawarthas.
Mi'kmaw poet, scholar, and activist Rebecca Thomas and comedian, speaker, author, instructor, and director Deborah Kimmett are the keynote speakers at the 2019 Peterborough International Women's Day Conference. Limited, discounted early bird tickets are now available for the popular conference.

Early bird tickets now available for Peterborough’s 2019 International Women’s Day Conference

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Rebecca Thomas and Deborah Kimmett are keynote speakers at third annual conference hosted by Thirteen Moons Wellness.
The Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN), the preeminent networking organization for professional women in the Kawarthas, launches its 2018-19 season on September 5, 2018. Our special editorial section has everything you need to know about the 2018-19 season, along with profiles of selected WBN members. (Photo: WBN)

Read about the 2018-19 Women’s Business Network of Peterborough in our special editorial section

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Meet the networking organization's new board, learn about the upcoming season, read profiles of selected members, and much more.
The photo of back country camping at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park was the top photo on our Instagram for July 2018. (Photo: Jasmine Starr @jasminenstarr / Instagram)

Our top nine Instagram photographers for July 2018

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Every month, we share the work of local photographers from across the Kawarthas.
A young loon rides on its mother's back in this August 1, 2018 photo by wildlife and nature photographer Cliff Homewood, who has been documenting the bird since it was born in June. (Photo: Cliff Homewood / Instagram)

Watch this baby loon grow up

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Wildlife photographer Cliff Homewood once again documents a family of loons in Kawartha Lakes.
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