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Jeannine Taylor

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JT - Founder Publisher CEO @kawarthanow.bsky.social Feminist. Arts & music lover, knitter, border collie mom, kayaker, vegetarian, mentor, supporter of women, smashing the patriarchy every day. #PTBO #PTBOKawartha

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Peterborough city council endorses 12-month pilot program for on-street parking permits | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Pilot project will run in three areas of the city, including in an area of downtown Peterborough.

#Ptbo city council endorses 12-month pilot program for on-street parking permits. Pilot project will run in three areas of the city, including in an area of downtown Peterborough.
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03.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tickets now on sale for Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Early bird ticket price for May 7 awards luncheon at Trent University's Great Hall available until March 13.

Tickets now on sale for #Ptbo and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's second annual Luminary Awards for Women in Business. Early bird ticket price for May 7 awards luncheon at Trent University's Great Hall available until March 13.
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β€˜You just can’t live like this’: Peterborough native ChloΓ« Black on life in Ukraine amid her sixth humanitarian trip | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Black is supporting an animal shelter in Kharkiv and will soon be going to Kyiv to teach children impacted by war.

"I kept yelling at the world like, 'Why aren't we doing anything? Why is nobody doing anything?' We're watching, saying it's terrible, and we're reporting it, but nobody's doing anything." - ChloΓ« Black - kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/y...

05.03.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Women leading regional healthcare and its community support: The aligned vision and partnership of Peterborough Regional Health Centre and PRHC Foundation | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. In celebration of International Women's Day, Dr. Lynn Mikula and Lesley Heighway share what the theme 'Give to Gain' means to them.

Women leading regional healthcare and its fundraising: The aligned vision and partnership of the #Ptbo Regional Health Centre and PRHC Foundation. In celebration of #IWD2026, Dr. Lynn Mikula & Lesley Heighway share what the theme 'Give to Gain' means to them. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/07/w...

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Peterborough author Erica Richmond explores parenting through grief in her new β€˜little book’ | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Published by Give a Sheet Press, 'Parenting After Suicide' blends visual and experimental essays to create space for conversation around loss.

#Ptbo author Erica Richmond explores parenting through grief in her new 'little book'. Published by Give a Sheet Press, 'Parenting After Suicide' blends visual and experimental essays to create space for conversation around loss. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/06/p...

06.03.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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nightlifeNOW – March 5 to 11 | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.

nightlifeNOW for Mar 5-11 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Juno-nominated Canadian blues band The Johnny Max Band performs at The Ganny in #PortHope Sat night w/ Chuck Jackson. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/n...

05.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜You just can’t live like this’: Peterborough native ChloΓ« Black on life in Ukraine amid her sixth humanitarian trip | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Black is supporting an animal shelter in Kharkiv and will soon be going to Kyiv to teach children impacted by war.

"I kept yelling at the world like, 'Why aren't we doing anything? Why is nobody doing anything?' We're watching, saying it's terrible, and we're reporting it, but nobody's doing anything." - ChloΓ« Black - kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/y...

05.03.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Get a sweet taste of maple syrup season across the Kawarthas region | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Upcoming events include Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival on March 14 and 15, Maple Weekend on April 4 and 5, and Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival on April 11 and 12.

Get a sweet taste of maple syrup season across the Kawarthas region. Upcoming events include #Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival on March 14 and 15, Maple Weekend on April 4 and 5, and #Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival on April 11 and 12. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/04/g...

04.03.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2026 Awards of Excellence | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Winners in 17 categories will be announced at April 25 awards gala, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year.

#Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce announces finalists for 2026 Awards of Excellence. Winners in 17 categories will be announced at April 25 awards gala, along with Business Person Of The Year, Legacy Leader Of The Year, and Citizen Of The Year.
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04.03.2026 19:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Selwyn Township partners with GreenUP and Peterborough Transit to teach rural youth how to ride transit | kawarthaNOW By GreenUP. Grade 7 and 8 students from St. Paul Catholic Elementary School learn to read schedules, plan routes, and ride safely using The Link rural transit service

#Selwyn Township partners with GreenUP and #Ptbo Transit to teach rural youth how to ride transit. Grade 7 & 8 students from St. Paul Catholic Elementary School learn to read schedules, plan routes, and ride safely using The Link rural transit service. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/05/s...

05.03.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peterborough Performs benefit concert raises $36,236 for the United Way Peterborough & District | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre that featured 14 musical acts supports homelessness relief programs and services.

#Ptbo Performs benefit concert raises $36,236 for the United Way Peterborough & District. February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre that featured 14 musical acts supports homelessness relief programs and services. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/02/p...

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The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Farms at Work grows future farming potential with local support | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Peterborough-based non-profit organization helps existing and new farmers, works to protect and expand farmland, and promotes farmland stewardship and sustainability.

The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Farms at Work grows future farming potential with local support. Non-profit organization helps existing and new farmers, works to protect and expand farmland, and promotes farmland stewardship and sustainability. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/03/t...

03.03.2026 13:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Five local artists to share their works-in-progress at β€˜Rough Cuts #2’ in Peterborough | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Public Energy Performing Arts invites audiences to witness the creative process in action on March 13 at The Theatre On King.

Five local artists to share their works-in-progress at 'Rough Cuts #2' in #Ptbo. Public Energy Performing Arts invites audiences to witness the creative process in action on March 13 at The Theatre On King. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/02/f...

02.03.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Empty Bowls fundraiser raises over $15,000 for One City Peterborough’s daily meal program | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Attendees at February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre selected a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sampled food from 11 local restaurants.

Empty Bowls fundraiser raises over $15,000 for One City #Ptbo daily meal program. Attendees at February 27 event at Showplace Performance Centre selected a bowl handcrafted by Kawartha Potters Guild and sampled food from 11 local restaurants. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/02/e...

02.03.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Land Between aims to protect Ontario’s at-risk turtle species with groundbreaking ecopassage designs | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Designed to steer turtles and other wildlife away from roadways, the durable passage have been installed at four locations in Haliburton County and Peterborough County.

The Land Between aims to protect Ontario's at-risk turtle species with groundbreaking ecopassage designs. Designed to steer turtles & other wildlife away from roadways, the durable passage have been installed at four locations in #Haliburton County & #Ptbo County. kawarthanow.com/2026/03/01/t...

01.03.2026 19:32 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fleming College’s free and flexible Academic Upgrading program provides tailored support to help learners meet their goals | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Community collaborations, financial supports, and central locations aim to break down barriers to access.

Fleming College's free and flexible Academic Upgrading program provides tailored support to help learners meet their goals. Community collaborations, financial supports, and central locations in #Ptbo #Lindsay #Cobourg #Haliburton aim to break down barriers to access
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28.02.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Over 800 people attend Alto open house on proposed high-speed rail corridor through Peterborough | kawarthaNOW By Jeannine Taylor. Early consultation during February 26 event at McDonnel Street Activity Centre focused on gathering local feedback before route and station decisions are made.

Over 800 people attend Alto open house on proposed high-speed rail corridor through #Ptbo. Early consultation during February 26 event at McDonnel Street Activity Centre focused on gathering local feedback before route and station decisions are made.
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27.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peterborough city council asked to endorse $225,035 in community grants to 47 local organizations | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Council will also be asked defer changes to community grant program until 2027 and extend funding for Electric City Culture Council into 2027.

#Ptbo city council asked to endorse $225,035 in community grants to 47 local organizations. Council will also be asked defer changes to community grant program until 2027 and extend funding for Electric City Culture Council into 2027.
kawarthanow.com/2026/02/26/p...

26.02.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peterborough AIDS Resource Network putting not one but two new mobile outreach vehicles on the road | kawarthaNOW By Paul Rellinger. Decommissioned ambulance will be retired after nine years of providing mobile harm reduction services in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton.

Peterborough AIDS Resource Network putting not one but two new mobile outreach vehicles on the road. Decommissioned ambulance will be retired after nine years of providing mobile harm reduction services in #Ptbo, #KawarthaLakes, #Northumberland, and #Haliburton. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/27/p...

27.02.2026 21:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ontario NDP education critic warns Bill 33 is an attack on democracy during Peterborough townhall | kawarthaNOW By Bethan Bates. MPP Chandra Pasma says Ford government's expanded powers over school boards undermine local oversight as teachers, parents, and students detail impacts of underfunding.

Ontario NDP education critic warns Bill 33 is an attack on democracy during #Ptbo townhall. MPP Chandra Pasma says Ford government's expanded powers over school boards undermine local oversight as teachers, parents, and students detail impacts of underfunding.
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25.02.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peterborough Police Service aims to increase reporting of hate and bias incidents through N0H8 public education and awareness campaign | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Campaign is intended to raise awareness about what hate looks like, provide educational resources, and encourage the reporting of hate-motivated incidents.

#Ptbo Police Service aims to increase reporting of hate and bias incidents through N0H8 campaign intended to raise awareness about what hate looks like, provide educational resources, and encourage reporting of hate-motivated incidents.
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26.02.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Worms can turn food waste into β€˜black gold’ and help fight climate change | kawarthaNOW By GreenUP. Callie Downer of Our Little Wormery in Peterborough explains how vermicomposting improves soil health and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Worms can turn food waste into 'black gold' and help fight climate change. Callie Downer of Our Little Wormery in #Ptbo explains how vermicomposting improves soil health and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/26/w...

26.02.2026 14:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Ten festivals in the Kawarthas region recognized with awards from Festivals and Events Ontario | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour and Peterborough Musicfest new to the Top 100 list this year, with special awards for Hike Haliburton Festival and Peterborough Folk Festival.

Ten festivals in the Kawarthas region recognized with awards from Festivals and Events Ontario. Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour and #Ptbo Musicfest new to the Top 100 list this year, with special awards for Hike #Haliburton Festival and Peterborough Folk Festival. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/26/t...

26.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Experience new Canadian works for the stage at the Brand New Stages Festival in downtown Peterborough | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. New Stages Theatre's third annual festival features three mainstage performances at Market Hall and four shows at The Theatre on King from February 24 to March 1.

Experience new Canadian works for the stage at the Brand New Stages Festival in downtown #Ptbo. New Stages Theatre's third annual festival features three mainstage performances at Market Hall and four shows at The Theatre on King from February 24 to March 1.
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17.02.2026 01:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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City of Peterborough seeking restaurants to participate in green bin program | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. Voluntary pilot with 25 participants will help city evaluate collection methods and operational challenges in the downtown.

City of #Ptbo seeking restaurants to participate in green bin program. Voluntary pilot with 25 participants will help city evaluate collection methods and operational challenges in the downtown. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/23/c...

23.02.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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encoreNOW – February 23, 2026 | kawarthaNOW By Paul Rellinger. Featuring the Highly Likely festival, Midnight Madness, Tom Thomson's Wake, Craig Cardiff, SΓ©an McCann, and We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes.

This week's encoreNOW by Paul Rellinger features the Highly Likely festival, Midnight Madness, Tom Thomson's Wake, Craig Cardiff, SΓ©an McCann, and We Lend A Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/23/e...

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Peterborough’s Dragon Boat Festival marks 25 years of paddling for cancer care this summer | kawarthaNOW By kawarthaNOW. June 13 event at Del Crary Park aims to raise $325,018.01 for the PRHC Foundation as team registration opens February 25.

#Ptbo Dragon Boat Festival marks 25 years of paddling for cancer care this summer. June 13 event at Del Crary Park aims to raise $325,018.01 for the PRHC Foundation as team registration opens February 25. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/23/p...

23.02.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Staples Maple Syrup taps into local economic development initiatives | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Cavan Monaghan producer strengthens local network through Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale projects.

The Local Advantage with #Ptbo County: Staples Maple Syrup taps into local economic development initiatives. Cavan Monaghan producer strengthens local network through Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale projects. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/24/t...

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β€˜Coldest Night of the Year’ community walks taking place in Lindsay, Peterborough, Cobourg, and Port Hope this Saturday | kawarthaNOW By Megan Gallant. Canada-wide event on February 28 supports local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

'Coldest Night of the Year' community walks taking place in #Lindsay, #Ptbo, #Cobourg, and #PortHope this Saturday. Canada-wide event on February 28 supports local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
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24.02.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peterborough city council votes against asking GE Vernova to provide a demolition plan | kawarthaNOW By Bruce Head. Amendments seeking demolition plan and contamination information defeated out of concerns for potential liability.

#Ptbo city council votes against asking GE Vernova to provide a demolition plan. Amendments seeking demolition plan and contamination information defeated out of concerns for potential liability. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/24/p...

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