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Megan Gallant
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Megan Gallant is an adventure lover who holds an M.A. in Critical and Creative Writing from the University of Gloucestershire. Her favourite place to be is near the water and between the pines in her worn-out hammock, reading true crime, drinking coffee, and cuddling her adorable goldendoodle.
A sold-out crowd of 200 people attended the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce's inaugural Luminary Awards celebration at the Great Hall of Trent University's Champlain College on May 8, 2025, which saw awards in five categories that recognize women at all stages of their careers presented to Sheena Howard, Jenisha Sanjit Arora, Rachel Stark, Tiffany Arcari, and Jeannine Taylor. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

You still have time to nominate an inspiring woman in business for the second...

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Nominations close on January 26 for the seven categories of the awards organized by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.
Peterborough filmmaker Rob Viscardis during the 2024 ReFrame Film Festival speaking about his film "Kirby's House" in a Q&A with moderator Luka Stojanovic. Since screening his first feature documentary at the festival in 2016, Viscardis has been a regular attendee at the annual festival and will be taking part in a Q&A alongside Duoro artist Garrett Gilbart following the screening of "Echoes in Steel" on Friday, January 30 at 4:45 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough during the 2026 ReFrame Film Festival, and will also be available online. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival)

How the ReFrame Film Festival is supporting new and experienced local filmmakers

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2026 social and environmental justice film festival returns to downtown Peterborough from January 30 to February 1 and virtually from February 3 to 8
Michael Newnham conducting the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) during the sold-out "Popcorn, Please!" concert in 2024. Newnham and the PSO return to Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough on February 7 and 8, 2026 for "Stars of the Silver Screen," the orchestra's third annual film music concert, this time featuring music from films of the 1960s including James Bond, The Pink Panther, Psycho, The Sound of Music, and many more. Audiences are encouraged to help set the mood by dressing in their favourite '60 outfits. (Photo courtesy of the PSO)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra heads back to the swinging sixties with ‘Stars of the Silver...

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Audiences encouraged to dress in their best 1960s looks for concert featuring music from movies including James Bond, The Pink Panther, Psycho, The Sound of Music, and many more.
To raise the final funds needed to host the full-day Northumberland Youth Sing Festival in partnership with Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG), the Peterborough Children's Chorus is hosting a fundraiser euchre tournament on January 24, 2026. Being held at the All Saints' Anglican Church, the tournament will also include a 50/50 draw, silent auction, and café. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Children's Chorus)

Peterborough Children’s Chorus fundraiser will help young singers travel to Northumberland Youth Sing Festival...

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January 24 euchre tournament at All Saints' Anglican Church in Peterborough will also include a silent auction and 50/50 draw.
Coast Salish Indigenous actor Michelle Bardac, Nakota/Assiniboine Nation actor Sera-Lys McArthur, and Peterborough actor Megan Murphy are the "Women of the Fur Trade" in New Stages Theatre Company's staged reading of Frances Koncan's award-winning play on January 24, 2026 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Directed by Patti Shaughnessy, the play will also feature Thomas Scott and Chris Mejaki. (kawarthaNOW collage)

New Stages brings satirical comedy ‘Women of the Fur Trade’ to Market Hall in...

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Almost sold-out staged reading of Frances Koncan's award-winning play will be directed by Patti Shaughnessy.
Almost all in-person screenings at the 2026 ReFrame Film Festival will be relaxed screenings, where audience members are welcome to move, leave, and reenter as needed, as well as make quiet sounds, or attend with support people, assistance animals, and babies. The relaxed screenings are one of the many features ReFrame has introduced to deliver a festival that is as accessible as possible by accommodating the physical, sensory, emotional, and financial needs of festiva-goers. The 2026 festival will run in person in downtown Nogojiwanong/Peterborough from January 30 to February 1 and online across Canada from February 3 to 8. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival)

ReFrame Film Festival welcomes everyone to join the conversation by striving for accessibility

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Documentary film festival from January 30 to February 8 in downtown Peterborough and online continues to break down barriers including physical, sensory, financial, and more.
Wild Rock Outfitters co-founders Kieran Andrews and Scott Murison (second and third from left) with Kieran's father Chris (right) at the outdoor gear retailer's original location on George Street in downtown Peterborough in the 1990s. In honour of Chris, who passed away in summer 2025, Andrews matched all donations made to Wild Rock's ComPassion Project throughout November 2025 up to $20,000, helping to raise over $39,000 for six local organizations focused on environmental stewardship and positive social change. (Photo courtesy of Wild Rock Outfitters)

Wild Rock’s ComPassion Project raises over $39K for environmental and social causes in Peterborough

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Among other initiatives, funds were raised through November donor campaign matched by project founder Kieran Andrews in honour of his late father.
Public Energy Performing Arts is presenting "Rinse," a dance and theatre performance by award-winning and internationally acclaimed Indigenous Australian dancer and choreographer Amrita Hepi, at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on January 28, 2026. Co-created with Mish Grigor, the solo performance explores the intoxication of beginnings through movement, playful satire, evocative monologue, and personal narratives. (Photo: Zan Wimberley)

Award-winning Indigenous Australian artist Amrita Hepi explores the romance of beginnings in ‘Rinse’

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Public Energy presents acclaimed solo dance performance at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in Peterborough on January 28.
The winter edition of the Hike Haliburton Festival is returning to the Haliburton Highlands on February 7 and 8, 2026. Registration is now open for free guided hikes led by local experts, and the weekend also offers the opportunity for visitors to book excursions led by local outfitters and enjoy arts and culture. (Photo courtesy of Haliburton County)

Hike Haliburton celebrates winter with a weekend of outdoor adventure on February 7 and...

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Winter edition of annual festival in the Haliburton Highlands features free guided hikes and paid excursions as well as local arts and culture events.
All-female comedy ensemble Girls Nite Out will be returning to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on January 16, 2025 to kick off their 20th anniversary year with a stand-up and improv show called "Winter Extravaganza!" Pictured from left to right back to front are Karen Parker, Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, Jordan Armstrong, and Elvira Kurt, along with special guest Linda Kash, who will be joining Girls Nite Out the day before her milestone birthday. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

Girls Nite Out kicks off 20th anniversary year on January 16 at Market Hall...

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The long-running all-female improv and stand-up show will also be celebrating special guest Linda Kash's milestone birthday.
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