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Jeannine Taylor, founder and publisher of online publication kawarthaNOW.com, first launched a community-focused website in 1996. Today, kawarthaNOW.com is the preeminent independent and locally owned online media company in the Kawarthas. Here Jeannine speaks at E-connect!, a monthly forum held by FastStart Peterborough and the Innovation Cluster that connects Peterborough's entrepreneurs and start-ups with the region's most accomplished mentors, investors, and advisers. (Photo: Samantha Moss / MossWorks Photography)

kawarthaNOW.com founder Jeannine Taylor launched the region’s first internet media company in 1996

Local digital publisher knew the internet would be a game changer
Grace Reynolds, Lori McKee, Daniele McIver, and Marilyn Cassidy are four of the 160 members of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough, each of whom finds value in the collective knowledge, experience, and support provided by the organization. (Photo: WBN)

Members tell us why they love the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough … and...

Networking, camaraderie and friendship, knowledge, support, and inspiration are just a few of the many reasons.
One of the members of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough who was recognized in 2018 for her accomplishments is Monika Carmichael, dealer principal and general manager of Trent Valley Honda. Monika was inducted into the 2018 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame on May 24, 2018. The annual ceremony honours the business achievements of local entrepreneurs past and present. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Achievers and leaders abound in the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough

Members of the organization continue to be recognized for their achievements and business and community leadership year after year.
The nomination deadline for the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism's 2018 Awards of Excellence is Monday, September 10th.

What’s new from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism – September 5, 2018

Featuring the final week for Chamber award nominations, municipal all-candidate meetings, new Buckhorn park, Curve Lake Pow Wow, and more.
Some of the local entrepreneurs who received $29,000 in funding as part of the second 2018 intake of Starter Company Plus, a program funded by the Government of Ontario and administered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development. Applications are now open for third intake for the program in September 2018, with orientation sessions taking place on September 4th, September 10th, September 17th, and September 24th. (Photo: Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

businessNOW – September 4, 2018

Featuring Starter Company Plus, Chimp Treats, Angevaare Mazda, Sugar Me Right! Beauty Studio, N100 Evolution, Cody & James CPAs, and more.
Peterborough Pride returns for its 16th year from Friday, September 14th until Sunday, September 23rd. Pride Week features more than 25 events and culminates with the Pride parade, which takes place on Saturday, September 22nd in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Peterborough DBIA)

Peterborough Pride returns for its 16th year from September 14th to 23rd

'Passion + Action = Pride' is theme of annual celebration of diversity and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Sarah "T-Rex" Anderson walks down Hunter Street West in downtown Peterborough in her dinosaur costume. The Peterborough resident is thinking of creating a group where people can do safe, silly and fun things. (Screenshot from Facebook video by Amanda Stewart)

Dinosaur spotted in downtown Peterborough

Peterborough resident wants to start a 'fun is freedom' collective.
Labour Day celebrates worker solidarity, as pictured in this memorial for workers at Millennium Park in Peterborough erected by the Peterborough and District Labour Council (photo: ptbolabour.ca)

What’s open and closed on Labour Day 2018

Holiday hours for 263 selected businesses, organizations, and services across the Kawarthas.
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

The Beach Report for August 31, 2018

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, and Northumberland.
Toronto-based Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunes (lead vocalist and bass player Raha Javanfar, lead guitarist Fraser Melvin, saxophonist Andrew Moljgun, and drummer Jonathan Hyde) perform blues and R&B tunes inspired by female singers of the mid 20th century like Big Maybelle, Little Sylvia, Etta James, and more at Marley's in Buckhorn on Saturday, September 1st. (Publicity photo)

nightlifeNOW – August 30 to September 5

Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, August 30 to Wednesday, September 5.

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