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Articles by Emily McPhail

Emily McPhail
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Emily McPhail is a recent graduate of the journalism program at Durham College who is passionate about disability and LGBTQ+ rights. Emily loves investigative podcasts, she always has obscure historical facts at the ready, and her dream is to start a podcast where she can investigate strange historical events and share all her interesting facts. She is generally a social media being but when she needs a break from scrolling, you can find her curled up with her dog, a hot cup of coffee, and a good book. Chat with Emily on Twitter @EmilyMC_Writes.
"Haze" (acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24") by Kawarthas artist Jenny Kastner is one of the many artworks donated by local artists for the Art Gallery of Peterborough's annual "It's All About ART" online auction, running October 21 to November 5, 2022 in support of the Gallery's exhibitions, programs, and educational opportunities. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Peterborough)

It’s All About ART: bid on original fine artwork during the Art Gallery of...

Running October 21 to November 5, annual fundraiser supports the gallery's exhibitions and programming and local artists.
Jackson Creek Press presents 'I Know A Place / Poetry Is Queer / Shot In A Mirror', an evening of film, poetry, and photography, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21 during Peterborough-Nogojiwanong Pride Week 2022. (Photo/Poster: Jeffrey Macklin / Jackson Creek Press)

Evening of film, poetry, and photography during Peterborough Pride features three ‘distinctly queer voices’

Jackson Creek Press presents 'I Know A Place / Poetry Is Queer / Shot In A Mirror' on September 21 in downtown Peterborough.
A detail from "Pincer Bay Evening" (2021, watercolour on paper) by Peterborough-based artist Nan Sidler, one of 39 artists participating in the 2022 Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour. The free self-guided tour takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 24 and 25 and offers art lovers the chance to visit artists at work in 34 studio locations in the City of Peterborough, the Village of Lakefield, and communities across Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of the Art Gallery of Peterborough)

Choose your own local art adventure this September with the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour

The free self-guided tour on September 24 and 25 features 39 local artists at 34 studio locations across Peterborough and the Kawarthas where you can meet the artists and purchase their work.
By donating items to one of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's three ReStores in Lindsay and Peterborough, you are not only keeping items out of the landfill but are helping local families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. You also support the work of Habitat for Humanity when you shop at Habitat ReStores, non-profit home improvement and building supply stores that sell gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home décor items. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

Support affordable housing by donating to or shopping at Habitat ReStores in Peterborough and...

Revenues from Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's three home improvement and building supply stores help fund home building projects.

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