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Jeannine Taylor
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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.
This photo of a fictitious kangaroo sanctuary near Millbrook was our top-viewed photo on Instagram in April. It was actually taken by photographer in Tasmania but, given the reaction from many of our readers to our April Fool's Day story, we think a kangaroo sanctuary in the Kawarthas is a winning idea. (Photo: Bernadette Camus, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary)

Nine most popular photos from our Instagram in April

Every month, we share the work of local photographers from across the Kawarthas
At the sold-out Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts on May 25, 2018, the inaugural Peterborough Arts Awards will be presented to recognize outstanding achievement in the arts. The awards were conceived by the late Liz Bierk and Su Ditta (second from left), championed by LLF Lawyers partner and photographer Bill Lockington (front centre), and have been sponsored over five years by (from left to right) Merit Realty Limited (represented by by Shelley Barrie), BrandHealth (represented by Paul Hickey), Kate and Alex Ramsay (represnted by Kate Ramsay, behind Bill Lockington), and Betty and Bill Morris (represented by Betty Morris). Also pictured are Bill Kimball of Public Energy (the charitable trustee for the Peterborough Arts Awards) and writer and performer Kate Story. Not pictured: sponsor Paul Bennett of Ashburnam Realty. (Photo: Tammy Thorne / kawarthaNOW.com)

Roots of inaugural Peterborough Arts Awards run deep in the community

Resounding and generous sponsorship will support the awards for five years with room to grow.
A detail from the most popular photo on our Instagram during March. The photo of Warsaw Caves, with more than 5,800 views, was taken by Mike Markov. (Photo: Mike Markov @mikemarkov / Instagram)

Nine most popular photos from our Instagram for March

Every month, we share the work of local photographers from across the Kawarthas.
Our most popular photo on Instagram during February, with more than 7,000 views, was this sunset by Rachel Patrick of Clarington. (Photo: Rachel Patrick @rachelpatrick123 / Instagram)

Nine most popular photos from our Instagram for February

Every month, we share the work of local photographers from across the Kawarthas.
Wendy Hill, Alyssa Stewart, Catia Skinner, and Rosalea Terry have come together to launch 100 Women Peterborough, a philanthropic group that plans to donate $10,000 four times a year to a local non-profit or charitable organization. (Photo courtesy of 100 Women Peterborough)

100 Peterborough women to come together and make a collective philanthropic impact

Inspired by similar groups, four local women launch 100 Women Peterborough.
A detail from a photo posted on Instagram by outdoor photographer Andrew Holden that he took at Warsaw Caves. When we shared Andrew's photo, it received almost 7,000 views from our Instagram followers, making it the most popular photo for January. (Photo: Andrew Holden @andy.holden / Instagram)

Nine most popular photos from our Instagram for January

Every month, we share the work of local photographers from across the Kawarthas.
Jeff Day (left) with Peterborough DBIA executive director Terry Guiel at the Business Hall of Fame inductee announcement on January 10, 2018. Day says he resigned from his position at Community Futures Peterborough so he could run for Peterborough City Council in 2018. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW.com)

Jeff Day intends to run for Peterborough City Council

Former Community Futures Peterborough executive director explains why he resigned from economic development organization.
4th Line Theatre, which stages outdoor plays every summer at the Winslow Farm in Millbrook, has instituted a strict "no tolerance" policy for all its employees against sexual harassment. (Photo: 4th Line Theatre / Facebook)

4th Line Theatre in Millbrook implements new anti-sexual harassment policy

In wake of scandals in entertainment world, Kim Blackwell wants employees to know sexual harassment will not be tolerated.
Owen the Griff, the adorably cute Brussels Griffon owned by Lisa Besseling and Marlon Hazlewood of Lakefield, now has more than 36,400 followers on Instagram. His human parents are taking him to New York City in November for PetCon, the first-ever conference for the world's most influential pets on social media. Owen's social calendar is quickly filling up for the weekend, with so many of his fans wanting to meet him. (Photo: Marlon Hazlewood)

Owen the Griff, Lakefield’s Instagram star, is heading to the Big Apple

Lisa Besseling and Marlon Hazlewood are taking their popular pooch to PetCon in New York City, a conference for the world's most influential pets
Members of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN), the preeminent networking organization for professional women in the Kawarthas, at a member meeting at the Holiday Inn Waterfront in Peterborough. We have everything you need to know about the WBN's 2017-18 season, which runs from September to June. (Photo: Women's Business Network of Peterborough)

Women’s Business Network of Peterborough embraces digital with online promotion for 2017/18 season

kawarthaNOW's special editorial section features the new board, the upcoming program, member profiles, and much more.

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