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Jan 25, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
A young Millbrook entrepreneur is taking the future into his own hands by using his woodworking business to not only fund his future college tuition, but to achieve his goal of taking his project on ground effect vehicles to the Canada-Wide Science Fair.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
Who says you have to venture out into the cold to volunteer your time in the community this winter? By “Crafting 4 Turtles” with Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, you can support efforts in treating and caring for local turtles without leaving the warm comfort of home. Being held for the eighth year in 2025, the project calls on creative conservationists to crochet, knit, paint, embroider, build, or otherwise create to raise money for the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC).
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
The Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary in Minden is warning residents they are “killing with kindness” when they feed a young deer that has been hanging around Todd’s Your Independent Grocer in the village of Haliburton. Aptly named ‘Mooch’ by the sanctuary’s founder Monika Melichar, the fawn has been frequently spotted outside the store begging for food in the parking lot for likely up to the last six weeks.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
Projections in high-demand employment sectors, curated lists of job skills, career ladders, and a fulsome and detailed jobs hub are just a few of the many resources Workforce Development Board (WDB) has available for career planning or for job seekers to advance in their chosen career.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
Lakefield’s sweet innovation and creative minds have inspired the Lakefield Village Lions Club to transform their annual hot chocolate festival into a celebration of chocolate in any form. Now called the Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival, the fifth annual winter celebration is kicking off over the weekend of Selwyn’s PolarFest on Friday, January 31.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
When you have a dedicated team of animal-loving volunteers, you can save a lot of donkeys over 25 years. In celebration of doing exactly that, Roseneath’s PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary has launched a new donor campaign to support the charity’s efforts to help even more animals throughout 2025 and for the next 25 years. “It would be absolutely fabulous if people would help us do that,” says founder Sheila Burns.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
“I think if I helped one person follow their dream no matter what it is, and inspired them to take that risk and make that leap, that would be good enough for me.” That is the goal of Peterborough entrepreneur Ashley Flynn, and her motivation for wanting to share her personal and professional journey on a global platform.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
Get through the winter blues this year by plunging — literally, if you’re brave enough — into the cold during the Township of Selwyn’s 18th annual PolarFest. The annual festival is taking place from Friday, January 31st to February 2nd and will show off the best of the region through special events at local businesses, fundraising initiatives for regional charity organizations, and a slew of winter activities for the whole family.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
In today’s competitive real estate market, sellers want their property to stand out. With the “Work Now, Pay Later” program, clients of Peterborough’s Team vanRahan can be assured they are getting the most value for their home. Team vanRahan is Ben vanVeen and Catherine Hanrahan, Sales Representatives with Century 21 United Realty Inc. Brokerage.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
kawarthanow.com | Megan Gallant
Jodi-Lee Nutrition & Wellness is encouraging women to take control of their own health by introducing a new service to kick off 2025. Through hormone saliva testing, clients will discover their hormone imbalances and better plan a tailored and personalized approach to their wellness journey. A Buckhorn-based holistic nutritionist and metabolic balance coach, Jodi Forestell helps clients in reaching their health goals through positive and sustainable changes.
