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Gina Rodriguez, pictured here in the 2018 film "Annihilation", has the lead role in the Netflix sci-fi thriller "Awake", being filmed at locations around southern Ontario, including Peterborough.

Netflix sci-fi thriller being filmed in Peterborough

Scenes are being shot around Little Lake for 'Awake' starring Gina Rodriguez and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
The 2019-20 Board of Directors of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough. Front row, left to right: Program Director Sara George, Program Director Danielle McIver, Past President Tracey Ormond, President Grace Reynolds, External Communications Director Rencee Noonan, Director at Large Laurie English, and Secretary Nadine James. Back row, left to right: Technical Director Tiffany Arcari, Membership Director Arlene Blunck, Member Communications Director Vanessa Dinesen, Treasurer Christine Teixeira, Strategic Planning Director Diane Wolf, and Awards Director Paula Kehoe. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Meet the women on the 2019-20 WBN Board of Directors

These 13 women guide Peterborough's networking organization serving 170 members.
Grace Reynolds, 2019-20 President of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Be true to yourself

A message from Grace Reynolds, 2019-20 President of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough
Youth activist Kehkashan Basu, pictured here at 16 years old receiving the 2016 International Children's Peace Prize from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus in The Hague, is one of the inspiring speakers on the 2019-20 program of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough. (Photo: Rick Nederstigt / ANP)

Peace prize winner Kehkashan Basu one of WBN’s inspiring speakers this year

2019-20 program also features Parmida Barez, Trish Tonaj, Abeer Al-Salihi, Carol Schulte, Shelli Baltman, and Kelly S. Thompson.
Two members of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough who were publicly recognized in 2019 for their achievements: Monika Carmichael of Trent Valley Honda, who received the Women in Business Award for business leadership, and Kim Appleton of Emmatt Digital, who received the Judy Heffernan Award for empowering other women to succeed. (Photo: Bianca Nucaro / kawarthaNOW.com)

Recognizing the achievements of members of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough

A list of the organization's members who have been publicly honoured for their business and community leadership.
Paula Kehoe is the owner of Red Rock Communications, a boutique communications company based in Peterborough. She specializes in copywriting and creative services for technology, retail, health and wellness, not-for-profit, and lifestyle brands. (Supplied photo)

Copywriter Paula Kehoe transforms her clients’ passions into compelling brand stories

Red Rock Communications owner says storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in the sales toolbox.
Jeannine Taylor is founder and publisher of kawarthaNOW.com, an independent locally owned digital media company that provides news, arts, lifestyle, and business information and community event listings for residents and visitors in the counties of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Hastings, and Haliburton. Jeannine first launched a community-focused website in 1996, which today is kawarthaNOW.com, the preeminent independent and locally owned online media company in the Kawarthas. (Photo: Samantha Moss / MossWorks Photography)

Jeannine Taylor continues to lead digital trends in local media

Founder and publisher of local digital media company kawarthaNOW.com, now in its 23rd year, is a pioneer and trendsetter.
Missing person 19-year-old Elio Rustage-Baker was last seen in the area of Victoria Park in downtown Peterborough and is now believed to be in the Toronto area. (Supplied photo)

Police continue search for 19-year-old Elio Rustage-Baker (Update: located)

Last seen in downtown Peterborough on August 25, now believed to be in Toronto area.
OPP police cruiser (Photo: opp.ca)

Three-year-old child dies in ATV accident in Kawartha Lakes

Child was operating a beginner-sized ATV without permission when the bike rolled.
Peterborough-based singer-songwriter Evangeline Gentle's self-titled debut full-length album will be released on Rae Spoon's label Coax Records on September 13, 2019. (Photo: Samantha Moss)

Evangeline Gentle’s debut full-length album drops in September

Peterborough-based singer-songwriter releases latest single, will be heading on tour this fall.

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