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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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Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Youngs'sPoint by Maris Lubbock @marislphotography. Follow the photographer on Instagram at
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#youngspoint #selwyntownship #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #fallinthekawarthas
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 22h
'History will remember': #Ptbo city council to allow demolition of contaminated GE buildings. Public delegations urged council to consider environmental and public safety concerns before permitting GE Vernova to demolish buildings.
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‘History will remember’: Peterborough city council to allow demolition of contaminated GE buildings | kawarthaNOW
By Bruce Head. Public delegations urged council to consider environmental and public safety concerns before permitting GE Vernova to demolish buildings.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 18h
#Ptbo artists to share their works-in-progress in inaugural 'Rough Cuts' on October 24. Public Energy Performing Arts invites audiences to share in the creative process with six participating artists at The Theatre On King. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/15/p...
Peterborough artists to share their works-in-progress in inaugural ‘Rough Cuts’ on October 24 | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Public Energy Performing Arts invites audiences to share in the creative process with six participating artists at The Theatre On King.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 3d
#Ptbo Symphony Orchestra will feature tabla for first time ever during season-opening 'Bright Lights' concert. Shawn Mativetsky will play Hindustani drums for Dinuk Wijeratne's concerto in Nov 1 at Showplace that also features works by Rossini and Mozart.
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Peterborough Symphony Orchestra will feature the tabla for the first time ever during season-opening ‘Bright Lights’ concert | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Shawn Mativetsky will play the Hindustani drums for Dinuk Wijeratne's concerto in the November 1 concert at Showplace that also features works by Rossini and Mozart.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 3d
Fire-devastated Kawartha Home Hardware building in downtown #Lakefield is being demolished. Controlled demolition began Sunday morning less than three days after fire in historic building that displaced apartment residents.
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Fire-devastated Kawartha Home Hardware building in downtown Lakefield is being demolished | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Controlled demolition began Sunday morning less than three days after fire in historic building that displaced apartment residents.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 3d
Good morning and happy Thanksgiving our #kawarthapeeps from Julie Baker's Photography at Cordova Falls. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/juliebakersp...

#cordovafalls #cordovalake #havelock #ptbocounty #ptbokawartha #thekawarthas #thanksgivingweekend #fallinthekawarthas
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 4d
Rose Wilton in #Northumberland County launches Ontario's first centre dedicated to tackling hygiene poverty. The Rose Quest Hygiene Centre would provide more than 25,000 hygiene items to more than 2,000 people through schools, shelters, food banks, and more.
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Rose Wilton in Northumberland County launches Ontario’s first centre dedicated to tackling hygiene poverty | kawarthaNOW
By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The Rose Quest Hygiene Centre would provide more than 25,000 hygiene items to more than 2,000 people through schools, shelters, food banks, a...
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 5d
What's open and closed on #Thanksgiving Monday. Holiday hours for more than 300 selected businesses, organizations, and services in #Ptbo, #Lindsay, #Cobourg, #PortHope, and across the greater Kawarthas region. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/11/w...
What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Holiday hours for 302 selected businesses, organizations, and services in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, and across the greater Kawarthas region.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 5d
Good morning our #kawarthapeeps. Our photo of the day is not a beautiful local scene but it is a beautiful sign from a strong community after their downtown area was ravaged by fire.

Thanks to "The Lakefield Restaurant" for this photo. #LakefieldStrong #Lakefield #Selwyn #ptbocounty #thekawarthas
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 5d
City of #KawarthaLakes recognizes residents and businesses with 'Bee a Hero' and Environmental Hero awards. Catherine McNeely, Zachary Steele, Diane and Glenn Hunt, John Bush, Kristie McCabe, and Bonita O'Neill among the award recipients.
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City of Kawartha Lakes recognizes residents and businesses with ‘Bee a Hero’ and environmental hero awards | kawarthaNOW
By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Catherine McNeely, Zachary Steele, Diane and Glenn Hunt, John Bush, Kristie McCabe, and Bonita O'Neill among the award recipients.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 5d
Devastating fire at Kawartha Home Hardware building in downtown #Lakefield has been contained. Lakefield community has come together to collect donations and assist families and pets displaced by the fire. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/10/d...
Devastating fire at Kawartha Home Hardware building in downtown Lakefield has been contained | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Lakefield community has come together to collect donations and assist families and pets displaced by the fire.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 6d
nightlifeNOW for Oct 9-15 ft live music listings at pubs & restaurants in #Ptbo & the greater Kawarthas. Local musicians will perform a tribute to Toronto country-rock icons The Sadies Fri night when Jethro's Bar + Stage hosts the 3rd Annual Ptbo Salutes: The Sadies. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/n...
nightlifeNOW – October 9 to 15 | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 6d
Know Your Locals: DJC Casual Clothing in #Apsley closing this fall after four 'wonderful' years. Owner Nancy Wiskel will be hosting a store closing sale on all remaining styles at the Burleigh Street boutique until October 25. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/10/k...
Know Your Locals: DJC Casual Clothing in Apsley closing this fall after four ‘wonderful’ years | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Owner Nancy Wiskel will be hosting a store closing sale on all remaining styles at the Burleigh Street boutique until October 25.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 15d
The Local Advantage in #Ptbo County: Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness is building healthy communities across The Kawarthas. As well as recommending local businesses to clients, Jodi Forestell of #Buckhorn donates her time by leading forest walks for local organizations. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/30/t...
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness is building healthy communities across The Kawarthas | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. As well as recommending many local businesses to her clients, Buckhorn's Jodi Forestell donates her time by leading forest walks for local organizations.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 6d
Fire engulfs Home Hardware store in downtown #Lakefield. Witnesses report the blaze began in the upper portion of the historic building and all occupants were able to get out safely. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/f...
Fire engulfs Home Hardware store in downtown Lakefield | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Witnesses report the blaze began in the upper portion of the historic building and all occupants were able to get out safely.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 8d
Good morning our #kawarthapeeps from Lori McKee in Peterborough on Providence Line. Follow the photographer on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mckee_la/

#ptbo #ptbonogo #peterborough #ptbokawartha #ptbocounty #thekawarthas #fallinthekawarthas
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 8d
'Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice' raises $70,796 for Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre. More than 220 people and 60 dogs participated in annual event in #Cobourg on September 28. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/h...
‘Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice’ raises $70,796 for Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre | kawarthaNOW
By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. More than 220 people and 60 dogs participated in annual event in Cobourg on September 28.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 7d
Get your roof winter-ready with Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors. Serving #Ptbo County, #KawarthaLakes, and surrounding areas year-round, the company specializes in durable metal roofing systems. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/g...
Get your roof winter ready with Bullarco Roofing & Full Exteriors | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Serving Peterborough County, Kawartha Lakes, and surrounding areas year-round, the company specializes in durable metal roofing systems.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 7d
Inaugural Lakeside Gala raises $150,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum in #Ptbo. Fundraising event on October 4 featured live music, fine cuisine, storytelling, auctions, the launch of an Inuit kayak build, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/i...
Inaugural Lakeside Gala raises $150,000 for The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough | kawarthaNOW
By kawarthaNOW. Fundraising event on October 4 featured live music, fine cuisine, storytelling, auctions, the launch of an Inuit kayak build, and more.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 7d
Know Your Locals: Find Canadian-made yarn during exclusive Waxwing Yarn trunk show at Needles in the Hay. October 25 event at Deanna Guttman's downtown #Ptbo yarn shop will include a talk from Waxwing Yarn founder Christine Laframboise. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/08/k...
Know Your Locals: Find Canadian-made yarn during exclusive Waxwing Yarn trunk show at Needles in the Hay | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. October 25 event at Deanna Guttman's downtown Peterborough yarn shop will include a talk from Waxwing Yarn founder Christine Laframboise.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 7d
'Walktober' marks progress and challenges in making #Ptbo school zones safer. Reduced speed limits are working, but city data shows there's still more to do to curb speeding near schools. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/w...
‘Walktober’ marks progress and challenges in making Peterborough’s school zones safer | kawarthaNOW
By GreenUP. Reduced speed limits are working, but city data shows there's still more to do to curb speeding near schools.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 7d
Inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup event in #Cobourg saw 124 volunteers collect 1,200 pieces of plastic and other litter. Cobourg shoreline is 'the heart of our community,' says Mayor Lucas Cleveland. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/i...
Inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup event in Cobourg saw 124 volunteers collect 1,200 pieces of plastic and other litter | kawarthaNOW
By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Cobourg shoreline is 'the heart of our community,' says Mayor Lucas Cleveland.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 6d
#Ptbo city councillor says council's GE demolition decision violates Ontario Heritage Act. Joy Lachica accuses mayor of concealing notice of demolition from council for nearly a month as concerns grow over heritage, environmental, and public health impacts. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/p...
Peterborough city councillor says council’s GE demolition decision violates Ontario Heritage Act | kawarthaNOW
By Bruce Head. Joy Lachica accuses mayor of concealing notice of demolition from council for nearly a month as concerns grow over heritage, environmental, and public health impacts.
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Jeannine Taylor @wiredwoman.bsky.social · 6d
"For 30 days, only the mayor knew (about the notice of demolition) and the mayor did not share any of that with the rest of council. We laid eyes on it when the agenda came out for that Monday meeting." - Joy Lachica, City Councillor - kawarthanow.com/2025/10/09/p...
Peterborough city councillor says council’s GE demolition decision violates Ontario Heritage Act | kawarthaNOW
By Bruce Head. Joy Lachica accuses mayor of concealing notice of demolition from council for nearly a month as concerns grow over heritage, environmental, and public health impacts.
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kawarthaNOW @kawarthanow.bsky.social · 9d
Clean Up #Ptbo to host city's inaugural circular economy event on Wed Oct 29. 'RE:Connect' at the Morrow Building will offer community-driven solutions for diverting waste from the landfills like tool libraries, remarkets, recycle programs, and more. kawarthanow.com/2025/10/07/c...
Clean Up Peterborough to host city’s inaugural circular economy event on October 29 | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. 'RE:Connect' at the Morrow Building will offer community-driven solutions for diverting waste from the landfills like tool libraries, remarkets, recycle programs, and more.
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