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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.
Rose Terry, Manager of the Business Advisory Centre and Corporate Communications at Community Futures Peterborough, leads growth-stage business entrepreneurs during the first workshop in SOAR, a free training program launched by Community Futures Peterborough and supported by Scotiabank. Over the course of four months and four different cohort programs, successful applicants will learn through expert-led workshops, have access to one-on-one consultations, and learn from other local business owners. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough helps growth-stage businesses SOAR to success

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Topics explored over the free program include marketing, sales acceleration, business expansion, e-commerce, and succession planning.
This summer, more than 70 Bancroft and area professional and amateur artists helped revitalize an iconic mural on the west side of the 23 Bridge Street building as part of the "Embrace" community-driven project held by A Place for the Arts. The revitalized mural, which was originally painted by celebrated local artist Arne Roosman in 2014, was unveiled at a celebratory community event on September 13, 2025. (Photo: Megan Gallant / kawarthaNOW)

More than 70 local artists bring colour to Bancroft by revitalizing Arne Roosman mural

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Professional and amateur artists from 5 to 85 years old joined the 'Embrace' project led by A Place for the Arts over the summer.
Canadian actor and playwright Jonathan Wilson performing in his one-man show "A Public Display of Affection" about his queer youth on the streets of Toronto in the late 1970s and beyond at its world premiere at Crow's Theatre in Toronto in April 2025. In partnership with Ptbo-Nogo Pride, New Stages Theatre is kicking off its 2025-26 season with a staged reading featuring Wilson on Saturday, September 20 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

New Stages Theatre celebrates 2025-26 season opening and Pride Week with ‘A Public Display...

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Jonathan Wilson's one-man show about his queer youth on the streets of Toronto in the late 1970s is a 'rallying cry' in today's political climate,
Brianna Burkitt of Burkitt Solutions Co. in Peterborough is a chaos coordination specialist who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs take control of the backend of their business operations. One-time or ongoing services include digital file cleanup, marketing support, admin, and light bookkeeping support, internal guide creation, and client experience coordination. She offers free discovery calls to prospective clients, as well as a $250 Chaos Audit that can be deducted from future service packages. (Photo courtesy of Burkitt Solutions Co.)

Know Your Locals: Business owners can ‘calm the chaos’ with the help of Burkitt...

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Offering free discovery calls and a $250 Chaos Audit, Peterborough's Brianna Burkitt works hands-on to streamline business operations.
In addition to Canadian brands, the popular GoBoat is one of many lake and cottage products that At The Lake Distributing in Selwyn Township supplies to dealers in The Kawarthas and across Canada. (Photo: GoBoat)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: At the Lake Distributing makes a splash in...

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Niki and Jason Pulchinski were inspired by their love of the water to start the Selwyn-based wholesale distribution company.
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood, located in southern Peterborough County, is home to the world-famous Norwood Fair. A Thanksgiving weekend tradition since 1868, the popular annual fair is a celebration of the township's strong agricultural community, featuring animal shows, competitions, demonstrations, a midway, and much more. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Antiques and agritourism await in Asphodel-Norwood

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Located in the southern reaches of Peterborough County, Asphodel-Norwood is a place where history comes to life through a renowned fall fair, animal experiences, and antique treasures.
RN Rachel Whiteside and RPN Carly Ryan are two nurses at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) who have been recognized through the donor-funded PRHC Foundation Nursing Innovation Awards, held at PRHC's inaugural Nursing Symposium during National Nursing Week in May 2025. Whiteside collaborated with local paramedics to add warming mattresses to every ambulance for babies 28 days old or younger, and Ryan conducted an evidence-based review that introduced a faster-acting cream for procedural pain control in pediatric patients. (Photos courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre champions groundbreaking nursing innovations

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Rachel Whiteside, RN and Carly Ryan, RPN are two of the nurses awarded the PRHC Foundation Nursing Innovation Awards at the inaugural Nursing Symposium,
A student enrolled in the Peterborough Suzuki School of Music, a non-profit membership organization fostering piano music education for children through performance and community enrichment opportunities. The school promotes the Suzuki Method, a music education philosophy that believes any child can learn to play an instrument in the same way any child can learn a new language. (Photo courtesy of Lenore Parajka)

Peterborough Suzuki School of Music prioritizes learning piano through listening and building community

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Based on a philosophy of learning by listening, the membership-based non-profit organization hosts recitals, workshops, masterclasses, and opportunities for connection.
The New Canadians Centre at 221 Romaine Street in Peterborough is a non-profit organization supporting immigrants, refugees, and other newcomers to the Peterborough area that recently purchased its long-time home, the historic St. James United Church building that was built between 1908 and 1917. The church congregation continues to be a tenant in the building, along with St. James Players and the Kawartha Youth Orchestra. The building is one of the new additions to Doors Open Peterborough 2025, a free community event on Saturday, September 13 that invites visitors to tour 12 buildings and sites that are not typically not open to the public. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Know Your Locals: ‘Discover a Story Behind Every Door’ during Doors Open Peterborough 2025...

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William Dixon House, New Canadians Centre, and Lock 19 are among the new locations for the free event, which will also provide bonus answers to the annual Heritage Hunt launching September 5.
Owned by Haley and Bryan Bates since 2023, Stoney Point Marina in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen on Kasshabog Lake stocks products from local businesses in store, sources from local food purveyors, and invites local musicians to perform in the restaurant and bar. The marina has received lots of support from the local community after losing their shop and boat storage supplies in an unexpected electrical fire in August. (Photo courtesy of Stoney Point Marina)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Stoney Point Marina supports local businesses, musicians, and...

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After a fire destroyed their shop just weeks ago, the marina in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township found support from the Kasshabog Lake community.
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