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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.
The new Peterborough dance studio PTBO Ballroom is not only teaching participants how to enjoy the benefits of ballroom and Latin dance but is also building a community around it. Founded by Courtney Carter, the studio leads private wedding dance lessons, as well as drop-in, series, and pop-up classes and events in a range of styles including salsa, bachata, merengue, swing, hustle, and more. (Photo courtesy of Courtney Carter)

More than a dance studio, PTBO Ballroom brings community dance socials to Peterborough

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Founder and dance instructor Courtney Carter explores why more and more people are showing interest in ballroom and Latin dance.
Coinciding with Earth Week 2026, The Friends of Jackson Park will be hosting a cleanup in Jackson Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, one of several events taking place across Peterborough and the Kawarthas on or around Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22. This year's Earth Day theme is "Our Power, Our Planet," reminding individuals that environmental stewardship is sustained by individuals and communities who take small steps every day. (Photo: Friends of Jackson Park)

Earth Week 2026 events in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region

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Volunteer groups and municipalities are leading events that share knowledge, clean up local parks and neighbourhoods, and celebrate the planet.
Tourism-related busineses based in and around Peterborough County are invited to Kollab in The Kawarthas, a full-day interactive event designed to encourage partnerships that will grow businesses and promote The Kawarthas as a tourist destination. Held during National Tourism Week on April 21, 2026 at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene, the event will include a keynote speaker, panel discussions, interactive activities, tools and resources, and a speed networking session. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Know Your Locals: Peterborough County hosting a day of collaboration and connection for local...

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'Kollab in The Kawarthas' on April 21 at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene features a keynote speaker, panel discussions, interactive activities, and speed networking.
Located in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Woodleigh Farms uses sustainable and regenerative practices to farm corn, wheat, soy, and oat, produce maple syrup, and operate a passive greenhouse and market garden. The sixth-generation family farm is piloting an innovative project that converts unmarketable forest biomass into compost and organic soil amendments to improve the health of soil for generations to come. To connect with local buyers, Woodleigh Farms will be participating in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Woodleigh Farms)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Woodleigh Farms is sowing the seeds for a...

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The Cavan Monaghan family farm is recovering forest biomass and transforming it into compost and carbon-sequestering soil amendments.
Chris Earle transports audiences to Montreal in the 1970s in "Donnie and Me and the CBC," a hilarious and touching show being presented by Public Energy Performing Arts on April 15 and 16, 2026 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. Directed and dramaturged by Shari Hollett, the one-man performance explores Earle's relationship with his "fiercely unconventional" mother Donnie and their shared obsession with CBC Radio after the family moved to Montreal from the U.S. in 1974 and left the family TV set behind. (Photo courtesy of The Night Kitchen)

Public Energy turns the dial to 1970s Montreal with Chris Earle’s nostalgic and hilarious...

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Solo show about Earle's relationship with his mother and their shared obsession with CBC Radio runs April 15 and 16 at the Market Hall in Peterborough.
Registration is now open for spring and summer programs led by the Peterborough Canoe & Kayak Club on Little Lake. Guided by competitive sprint canoeist and head coach Zoe Bergeron, the youth programs include full-day sprint camps, high-performance training, and a new youth dragon boat team. Registration is also open for master's programs for adults, which include community, competitive, and dragon boat programs. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Canoe & Kayak Club)

Know Your Locals: Learn to paddle on Little Lake this summer with new programs...

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Registration is now open for beginner and competitive programs for youth and adults, including an all-new dragon boat team.
In response to a need identified by their clients, Sullivan Law Ptbo has launched new personal care coordination services to help individuals or their powers of attorney navigate the practical, legal, and logistical aspects of care, especially during periods of vulnerability or transition. Working with the lawyers at Sullivan Law Ptbo as well as local partner services, Personal Care Coordinator Melissa Kenny will create an integrated and holistic client-centred plan that can adapt to an individual's changing needs as well as respond to crisis situations. (Photo courtesy of Sullivan Law Ptbo)

Know Your Locals: Sullivan Law Ptbo introduces new personal care coordination services

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Melissa Kenny brings many years of local experience working as a registered nurse and in hospice care to her new role facilitating personalized care plans.
Lindsey Irwin is the third owner of The Lakefield Panty, an old-time groceteria that has operated in the Township of Selwyn for 45 years. As a serial entrepreneur, Irwin knows how crucial it is to support local and how difficult it can be make connections with new suppliers while simultaneously running a business. That's why she remains grateful for the support of Peterborough County and their agricultural programming, including the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale and Kawartha Choice FarmFresh programs. (Photo courtesy of The Lakefield Pantry)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: The Lakefield Pantry maintains a legacy rooted in...

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Kawartha Local Food Wholesale initiative will streamline connections to help ensure the Lakefield store's shelves are always stocked with local products.
Sarah Batley (with the ball) and Zoe King of the Peterborough Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), a co-ed Gaelic football club established in 2022. King is one of four female members of the club who have been selected to play for the Canada 1 Team at the 2026 Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) World Games from July 13 to 17 in Waterford, Ireland. The newly established PTBO Women's Initiative Network (PTBO WIN) is hosting a series of spring fundraisers to cover the costs of sending the four amateur athletes to Ireland. In addition, Batley will be joining the Canada 1 team in Ireland where Peterborough GAA founder Tracy Campbell will be the assistant coach. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough GAA)

New Peterborough women’s initiative rallies behind local amateur athletes bound for Gaelic World Games...

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PTBO Women's Initiative Network (PTBO WIN) launches spring fundraisers to raise $20,000 for four female Gaelic football players.
Engaging in fibre arts is proven to have a number of substantial mental, emotional, and physical health benefits including reducing stress, improving motor skills, and enhancing cognitive function. Deanna Guttman, owner of Needles in the Hay in downtown Peterborough, is offering a series of classes in crocheting, knitting, weaving, and macrame this spring for both beginners and advanced fibre artists. (Photo courtesy of Needles in the Hay)

Know Your Locals: Get hooked on the benefits of fibre arts with all-new classes...

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Throughout spring, Deanna Guttman's downtown store is hosting beginner-friendly and advanced knitting, crocheting, weaving, and macrame classes in The Hayloft.
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