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Articles by Megan Gallant

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.
For the second production in its 31st season, Public Energy Performing Arts is presenting the world premiere of "Out of Wounds," a contemporary Indigenous dance performance bymultidisciplinary artist and champion hoop dancer Sandra Lamouche that was inspired by her experience with and research into a sacred fungus. Lamouche will perform "Out of Wounds" at Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space at Trent University on November 1 and 2, 2024. (Photo: Lowell Yellowhorn)

‘I was like that broken tree that had grown medicine out of wounds’: Indigenous...

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Peterborough's Public Energy presents world premiere of 'Out of Wounds' on November 1 and 2 at Nozhem First People Performance Space.
Delivered by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and partners in summer 2024 with funding from the federal and provincial governments, the Build & Soar program matched high school students with local businesses in the high-demand sectors of construction and aviation. By introducing young people to employment opportunities in the region, the program aims to build a talent pipeline while meeting the growing demand for trained workers. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development)

High school students take their career plans to new heights with the Build &...

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Through eight-week placements at local businesses, students engaged in hands-on learning in construction and aviation industries.
The Women's Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) is hosting its annual holiday gala and auction in support of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton on December 4, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Peterborough. WBN is asking for donations both for the silent auction on the night of the gala and for the online auction running from November 20 to December 5, and is also seeking sponsors for the gala itself. (Photo: WBN)

WBN seeks donations for holiday gala and auction in support of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

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Annual gala will be held on December 4 at the Holiday Inn Peterborough, with an online auction running from November 20 to December 5.
Representatives of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation attended The Local Show organized by Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce at Lansdowne Place on September 14, 2024 to chat with shoppers about their experiences at the hospital, the impact of the hospital in the region, and what the $60 million Campaign for PRHC will mean for patient care. The PRHC Foundation is now seeking community members to become volunteer ambassadors for the campaign. Pictured are PRHC Foundation President & CEO Lesley Heighway, Community Giving & Engagement Manager Jane Lovett, and Community Giving & Engagement Coordinator Hanna Méthot. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation seeks volunteer ambassadors for its largest-ever fundraising campaign

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Whether by sharing inspiring stories or organizing fundraisers, community members can help the PRHC Foundation meet its $60 million campaign goal.
A retired family doctor and former medical director of Hospice Peterborough, Dr. John Beamish was awarded the 2024 Award of Excellence from the Ontario College of Family Physicians on October 10, 2024, recognizing outstanding accomplishments in a specific area pertaining to family medicine. Dr. Beamish received the award for his collaboration with a small group of colleagues to establish Peterborough Street Medicine, which will deliver primary care services to people who are homeless and under housed. (Photo courtesy of Dr. John Beamish)

Peterborough’s Dr. John Beamish receives 2024 Award of Excellence from the Ontario College of...

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Since retiring from his 40-year family practice and Hospice Peterborough, physician is being recognized for work to bring primary care to marginalized people.
From trick-or-treating to haunted walks and ghost tours to themed fundraisers, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in 2024 across the Kawarthas region, including viewing the spooky home displays at 4 Payne Crescent in Port Hope, which will again offer a Victorian witches tea display for the second year on Halloween night. (Photo courtesy of Laura Farmer)

Spook-tacular events to celebrate Halloween in the Kawarthas region

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From family-friendly activities and haunted houses to gruesome tours and horror movies, there's lots of ways to enjoy the year's scariest season.
At a time when the work landscape is unpredictable, a career in the aerospace sector in Peterborough and the Kawarthas is one you can count on. Based near the Peterborough Airport, Safran Electronics & Defense is proof of the longevity and career growth the industry offers, as the multinational company is continually expanding and working alongside start-ups to transition to carbon-neutral aviation, the future of the industry. (Photo: Safran Electronics & Defense)

Safran Electronics & Defense soars into the future of aerospace

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With the transition to sustainable air transport, the multinational business's Canadian headquarters in Peterborough promises long-term career opportunities
A red-tailed hawk named Slater is being treated for rodenticide poisoning at the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary in Minden. When picked up on the side of the road, Slater was severely underweight, hardly able to stand, and suffering from internal bleeding. According to the organization Rodenticide Free Ontario, rodenticide poisoning has become an increasing common concern among wildlife, pets, and even humans. (Photo courtesy of Allison Hansen)

Slater the red-tailed hawk being treated for rodenticide poisoning at Minden’s Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary

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'We're in a biodiversity crisis and we need to really take this seriously' says Rodenticide Free Ontario founder Allison Hansen.
Clad in yellow and purple track suits for the third year, Linda Kash and Megan Murphy will be emceeing the annual "Cancer Takedown" fundraiser in support of cancer care at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Taking place at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on November 7, 2024, the "spirit raiser" for anyone touched by cancer will include music, storytelling, humour, hope, and connection. (Supplied photo)

Third annual ‘Cancer Takedown’ returns to raise spirits of those touched by cancer and...

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Hosted again by Linda Kash and Megan Murphy, November 7 event at Peterborough's Market Hall features lots of music, humour, storytelling, and hope.
In partnership with the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough County is hosting a series of free roundtable discussions this fall in six communities around the county. The "Tourism Talks" series invites tourism operators and business owners servicing the visitor economy to share their thoughts about challenges, trends, and opportunities for tourism in the county. The discussions will lead to new tourism strategies as county assumes responsibility for economic development and tourism in 2025. (Graphic: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County tourism operators and business owners servicing the visitor economy invited to ‘Tourism...

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Free roundtable events led by Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce take place in six communities this fall.
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