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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.
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Last year's Dragon Boat Festival raised almost $164,000 for breast cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Registration is now open for the 2016 festival, which takes place on Saturday, June 11 at Del Crary Park in Peterborough. (Photo: Linda McIlwain / kawarthaNOW)

The dragon returns! Registration opens for Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival

June fundraiser for breast cancer care features new "dragon bragging" challenges and incentives
Denise Vallee, one of the organizers of the Bras Around the Building campaign to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. The bra collection campaign kicks off on September 25 and continues until October 23, when donated bras will be strung around two radio station buildings in Peterborough and Lindsay. (Photo courtesy of Denise Vallee)

Displaying bras to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer

Bras Around the Building campaign underway now in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes until October 23.
The deadline for nominations for the Extraordinary Women of Kawartha Lakes Awards is Monday, August 31. An awards dinner and ceremony will take place during Women's History Month in October.

Do you know an extraordinary woman in the City of Kawartha Lakes?

Deadline for Extraordinary Women of Kawartha Lakes Awards nominations is August 31.
United Way of Peterborough & District invites you to "Paint the Town Red" on Wednesday, July 15 (graphic: Prevail Media)

Eat, drink, and be merry while supporting the United Way

Third annual "Paint the Town Red" fundraiser takes place at 22 Peterborough restaurants on July 15.
The annual YWCA Freedom Walk takes place on Saturday, May 2nd at Nicholls Oval in Peterborough. Funds raised through the walk will support the YWCA's programs and services to help women and children in the community who are fleeing violence.

Walk to help free women and children from violence

The annual YWCA Freedom Walk takes place May 2 at Nicholls Oval in Peterborough.
Leaf Worsley with her sons Odin and Mars. While undergoing treatment for breast cancer in 2013, Leaf found out that her then six-year-old son Mars had leukemia. She's grateful for the expert, compassionate care that both she and Mars received at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: Jeremy Kelly)

Mother and son are fighting cancer together

Donations to the PRHC Foundation help cancer patients receive expert, compassionate care close to home.
Phyllis Williams

Peterborough SPEAKS – Phyllis Williams

Chief of Curve Lake First Nation one of six compelling and innovative people speaking at The Market Hall on April 15th.

Peterborough SPEAKS – Peer Christensen

Internationally acclaimed artist one of six compelling and innovative people speaking at The Market Hall on April 15th.
The organizing committee for the inaugural Peter Robinson Festival held a media conference at Peterborough's Holiday Inn to announce details about the event, which takes place on July 31 and August 1 this summer. Pictured is Peterborough's founder Peter Robinson (portrayed by Tim Rowat) with the festival's communications director Jacob Speck and festival chair Tim Burke. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Organizers announce details about inaugural Peter Robinson Festival

Summer heritage and performing arts festival takes place on Civic Holiday long weekend.

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