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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.
Erin Shannon, Amanda Bedford, Marcia Steeves, and Tori Silvera (left to right, top and bottom) are four of the 60 women in business in the city and county of Peterborough who have been nominated for the second annual Luminary Awards hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. The finalists in each of the seven categories will be announced during a sold-out luncheon on May 7, 2026 at Trent University's Champlain College. (kawarthaNOW collage)

From entrepreneurs to employees, the 60 Luminary Award nominees represent vast impact of Peterborough’s...

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Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce to announce seven award finalists at sold-out May 7 luncheon at Trent University.
DJC Modern Apparel owner Nancy Wiskel has launched an all-new 18+ Collection featuring high-quality casual and workwear for women who wear sizes 18 to 24 and up to 3XL. The new collection features pieces by Kaffe Curve, a Danish plus-size brand that will be hosting a trunk show displaying spring and summer apparel during a special launch event at the Peterborough boutique on May 5, 2026. (Photo: Ashley Bonner)

Know Your Locals: Peterborough’s DJC Modern Apparel helps women find confidence through style with...

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Owner Nancy Wiskel is hosting a special event on May 5 that includes a trunk show from plus-size brand Kaffe Curve, draw prizes, and tax-free shopping.
Located just north of Keene in the Township of Otonabee South Monaghan, Harley Farms is a busy family farm that produces humanely and sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and eggs. To help reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers, the farm is participating in the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale programs delivered in part by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Harley Farms)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Harley Farms grows as a sustainable and humane...

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Agricultural programs delivered in part by Peterborough County are helping the busy Otonabee South Monaghan family farm reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers.
Peterborough East City resident Ashley Bonner has been working on building community resilience through a number of local initiatives including creating an online hub, hosting network events, and encouraging neighbourhood residents to get to know one another. In addition to launching the East City Ptbo community hub on Facebook during the pandemic, she helped organize the East City C.A.R.E. grassroots community initiative and, at a neighbourhood networking event on April 27, 2026 at St. Luke's Church, will be introducing a new project in partnership with Community Care Peterborough that will support vulnerable residents during emergency situations. She will also be leading the fifth annual East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale on Mother's Day weekend. (Photo via Women's Business Network of Peterborough website)

From online to real-life connections, Peterborough resident Ashley Bonner finds purpose in building community...

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The award-winning community builder is hosting an East City Neighbourhood Network event on April 27 and the East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale on May 9.
GreenUP volunteers participate in Restoration Wednesday, a series of events that invites individuals to learn about a variety of ecological restoration topics. For more than 30 years, GreenUP has been encouraging Peterborough-area residents to take local climate action through a number of hands-on programming and nature-based learning opportunities. The non-profit charitable organization is hosting an Earth Day Open House on April 22, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m., inviting community members to drop in and connect with GreenUP staff, learn about programming, and get involved. (Photo: GreenUP)

GreenUP invites Peterborough to celebrate and shape climate action efforts with Earth Day open...

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Community members can learn more about the non-profit environmental organization's programming and future plans at April 22 event.
Jared Nathan and Blair "TheHandy" Williams, both Toronto comedians living with disability, are the founders of Disability Privilege Productions, which aims to make comedy more accessible and inclusive. The company is bringing its "Laughs Without Limits" stand-up comedy show to The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough on April 25, 2026. Hosted by Blair and headlined by Jared, the show will also feature comedians Tia Percy and Todd Blenkhorn. (Photo courtesy of Disability Privilege Productions)

Disability Privilege Productions brings inclusive stand-up comedy to Peterborough with ‘Laughs Without Limits’

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April 25 stand-up comedy show at The Theatre on King will be hosted by Blair 'TheHandy' Williams and headlined by Jared Nathan with Tia Percy and Todd Blenkhorn.
Local performers and New Stages Theatre veterans Kerry Griffin, Megan Murphy, Kate Suhr, and Linda Kash star in a staged reading of Jane Cooper Ford's comedy "Paul and Linda Plan a Threesome" on May 2 and 3, 2026 at the Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Directed by Mark Wallace, the hilarious and heartfelt comedy tells the story of a serious and successful couple who decided to spice up their marriage. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Peterborough talent to star in New Stages Theatre’s hilarious and heartfelt ‘Paul and Linda...

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Kerry Griffin, Megan Murphy, Kate Suhr, and Linda Kash perform a staged reading of Jane Cooper Ford's hit play on May 2 and 3 at the Market Hall.
Alicia Doris and Sam Turner stand in the new Living Local Marketplace storefront, which has permanently relocated to Horlings Garden Centre in Selwyn. Doris, who founded Living Local Marketplace with the mission to support local and regional artisans and small businesses, says the move is the response to positive community feedback following the store's temporary pop-up at Horlings during the holidays. Horlings co-owner Turner says the move also benefits the garden centre by bringing in more customers for its services. (Photo: Kayla LeFranc)

Know Your Locals: Living Local Marketplace opens new permanent home at Horlings Garden Centre...

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Owners Alicia Doris and Sam Turner continued their partnership in response to community feedback following a successful holiday pop-up shop.
Millbrook Orchards is an organic family farm in Cavan Monaghan Township specializing in certified organic haskaps, which produce a fruit described as a sweet and tangy blend of blueberries and raspberries. The farm also grows strawberries and other fruits and vegetables which it sells through an on-site market and at the Millbrook Farmers' Market. By getting involved in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County, Millbrook Orchards will strengthen their connection with wholesale buyers of their products. (Photo courtesy of Millbrook Orchards)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Millbrook Orchards is one of only a few...

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The Cavan Monaghan farm aims to bring the tasty fruit, also known as honeyberries, to more local restaurants through the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program.
From April 18 to June 28, 2026, the Art Gallery of Peterborough will present Cavan artist JoEllen Brydon's multi-media exhibition "Elizabeth Thompson Advises" featuring letters written by her mother Jean Armstrong Brydon when she was a pseudonymous advice columnist for The Globe and Mail from 1966 and 1978. JoEllen has created paintings to depict some of the stories and is bringing them to life through audio recordings and short films. An opening reception is being held on Saturday, April 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Art Gallery of Peterborough)

JoEllen Brydon explores her late mother’s work as an advice columnist in Art Gallery...

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Vibrant paintings and multimedia installations make up Cavan-based artist's 'Elizabeth Thompson Advises' from April 18 to June 28.
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