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Paul Rellinger
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Paul Rellinger a.k.a Relly is an award-winning journalist and longtime former newspaper editor still searching for the perfect lead. When he's not putting pen to paper, Paul is on a sincere but woefully futile quest to own every postage stamp ever issued. A rabid reader of history, Paul claims to know who killed JFK but can't say out of fear for the safety of his oh so supportive wife Mary, his three wonderful kids and his three spirited grandchildren. Paul counts among his passions Peterborough's rich live music scene, the Toronto Maple Leafs, slopitch and retrieving golf balls from the woods. You can follow Paul on Twitter at @rellywrites.
The 2019 Business Hall of Fame inductees were introduced at Venture North on Wednesday, January 16th by Junior Achievement of Peterborough Lakefield Muskoka (JA-PLM). They are, front from left, Michaela Konopaski (representing her father Michael Konopaski of Inclusive Advisory), Dr. Ramesh Makhija of R and R Laboratories, and Janet McLeod of East City Flower Shop; second row, from left, Dana Empey and Scott Stewart of Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel, Dave Smith of DNS Realty, and John Gillis of Measuremax; and back row, from left, Scott Stuart of Kawartha TV and Stereo (representing his father Glenn), Shelby Watt of Flavour Fashion, Providence, and S.O.S (inducted with with Mike Watt, not pictured), Scott Wood of Ashburnham Ale House, and Robert Winslow of 4th Line Theatre. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)

Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame set to welcome 12 new inductees in 2019

Junior Achievement of Peterborough Lakefield Muskoka hails local business people as role models for a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Peterborough Family Literacy Day 2017 brought hundreds of kids out to Peterborough Square where they were treated to entertainment, special performances and activities, all of which fostered a love of reading. The 2019 event will be held for the 20th year on Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m. to noon, again at the downtown mall. Admission is free and every child leaves with a book of their choosing. (Photo: Peter Rellinger)

Getting a good read on the importance of kids’ literacy skills development

Annual Family Literacy Day event returns to Peterborough Square on January 26.
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef, who is now the Minister for Women and Gender Equality, with Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, at a town hall meeting in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre hosted by the Women's Business Network of Peterborough on December 19, 2018. The two federal cabinet ministers met with female entrepreneurs and small business owners to discuss government supports available to women entrepreneurs across Canada. (Photo: Office of Maryam Monsef)

Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef reflects on a busy year and what’s ahead

Now Minister for Women and Gender Equality, Monsef says she will continue to fight for 'a more equal playing field' for Canadian women in 2019.
Peterborough native Carley Smale wrote the screenplay for "Christmas Pen Pals", starring Sarah Drew (best known as Dr. April Kepner in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy"). The new TV movie will premiere on December 15th in the United States on the Lifetime channel, followed by the Canadian premiere on December 22nd on Super Channel. (Supplied photo)

Peterborough native Carley Smale excited for premiere of her new movie ‘Christmas Pen Pals’

Screenwriter returns to the city December 13 for the Warming Room Christmas Party she has organized for a fourth time.
Peterborough musician Rick Young in 2017, before undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, holding a copy of "The Lost Album", his and his wife Gailie’s first record containing 16 original songs written by Rick. Almost a year to the date of a benefit concert to help Rick and Gailie with the costs of not performing while he underwent treatment, Rick is now back home recovering from recent surgery for skin cancer. (Photo: SLAB Productions)

Peterborough musician Rick Young is home and resting comfortably following cancer surgery

After last year's scare of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Young has just been treated for skin cancer.
Michael Konopaski, CFO of Burlington-based Aligned Capital Partners Inc. and managing director of Inclusive Advisory in Peterborough, will be presenting a cheque for $10,000 on behalf of Aligned Capital to the YMCA of Central East Ontario on November 23, 2018. to support the charity's local Strong Kids Campaign. (Photo: Barb Shaw / kawarthaNOW.com)

Aligned Capital donates $10,000 to local YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

Company CFO Michael Konopaski says donation is investment in future of area children and youth.
This year's annual Kawartha Rotary Christmas Auction aims to raise $28,000 for the purchase and training of Isaac, the newest member of the Peterborough Police Service's Canine Unit, pictured with his handler Constable Bob Cowie. Featuring around 250 items, the auction opens on Monday, November 19th and closes on Sunday, December 2nd. (Photo: Dean Ostrander / Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha)

Kawartha Rotary Christmas Auction raising funds for police dog Isaac

Online auction opening November 19 will support newest member of Peterborough Police Service's K9 Unit.
Mayor-elect Diane Therrien will be sworn into office on November 26, 2018. The 32-year-old former Town Ward councillor is only the third woman ever to hold the office of Mayor in Peterborough. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)

A confident Diane Therrien eager to begin her new role as Mayor of Peterborough

To be sworn in on November 26, Peterborough's mayor-elect pledges a leadership style that's 'inherently collaborative'.
Ballet Jörgen's "The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition", featuring professional dancers as well as a selection of local youth dancers, will be performed on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Jim Orgill)

Ballet Jörgen’s ‘The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition’ returns to Showplace on November 29

An interview with artistic director Bengt Jörgen about the signature seasonal production featuring local youth dancers.
Fairhaven resident Joe Sullivan, 98, displays a montage of medals related to his war service. Sullivan was one of the Canadian assault troops in the 3rd Canadian Division of the Canadian Army who landed on Juno Beach in Normandy during the Allied invasion of German-occupied France on D-Day, June 6, 1944, which led to the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation on May 8, 1945. In 2015, Joseph Sullivan was awarded the French National Order of the Legion of Honour (bottom left) in recognition of his war service. (Photo: Paul Rellinger / kawarthaNOW.com)

Juno Beach still a clear memory for 98-year-old WWII veteran Joseph Sullivan

Fairhaven resident implores all to remember the sacrifices made, not just on November 11 but all year round.

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