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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.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite food trucks and roadside shacks in the Kawarthas, including Mikey D's Fire'd Up Food Truck in Apsley, Two Fat Greeks in Selwyn, Leo's Food Truck in Bird's Creek, The Highland Chip'py' in Haliburton County, Skippy's Chip Truck in Bridgenorth, Momma Dukes in Omemee, Smokin' Chip Wagon in Bancroft, J's Place Chip Truck in Trent Hills, Chemong Chuck Wagon in Selwyn, Mammoth Barbeque in Douro-Dummer, The Hippie Chippie in Woodview, Pit Stop 62 in Hastings County, Mrs. Christie's Wrench Fries in Asphodel-Norwood, and La Mesita Mexican Grill in Buckhorn. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Roadside eats in the Kawarthas worth pulling over for

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Gluten-free and vegetarian bites, a meat lover's dream, ice cream, and fun games and activities can be found at these food trucks and roadside shacks.
Peterborough County Tourism has designed four traveller personas that highlight different ways to experience The Kawarthas based on what you enjoy, what inspires you, and how you like to spend your time while you're visiting this region. The Bee represents cultural travellers who go from place to place, seeking authentic experiences and eager to collect and share every story they find. (Graphic: Peterborough County Tourism)

Travel like A Bee in The Kawarthas

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The Bee traveller persona will find meaningful experiences in The Kawarthas through outdoor theatre, art workshops, culinary events, and lakeside stays.
KADEX Aero Supply recently renovated and expanded its warehouse at the Peterborough Airport to add 10,000 square feet of space, ensuring shipping, receiving, and inventory are all in the same hangar to increase efficiency and streamline communication between team members. The renovation and expansion comes as KADEX prepares for a new era of growth following its recent acquisition by Canadian holding company Chorus Aviation. (Photo courtesy of KADEX Aero Supply)

Peterborough’s KADEX Aero Supply is ready to soar to new heights after warehouse expansion

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Renovated warehouse adds 10,000 square feet for more aviation parts while consolidating shipping, receiving, and inventory operations.
Director Jack van Roosmalen (standing) with actors Eddy Sweeney and Rebecca Birrell during a rehearsal for "Photographic Memory" written by Ron Davies. The 10-minute play, about a man who finds that photos can be as hard as memories to erase after his ex asks him to delete some photos she sent him, is one of 10 plays to be staged as part of the "10 Minute Sunday" short play festival hosted by the Peterborough Theatre Guild on August 9, 2026. (Photo courtesy of D'Arcy Jenish)

’10 Minute Sunday’ short play festival returns to the Peterborough Theatre Guild on August...

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Second annual festival invites audiences to watch 10 original 10-minute plays written by established and emerging playwrights.
Sisters Bree and Chloe Paudash of Hiawatha First Nation collected a truckful of clothing, shoes, toiletries, toys, and more to donate to a wildfire relief drive being held by the First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) and Honouring Indigenous Peoples (HIP). The donations will be sorted and delivered to individuals and families displaced by wildland fires in northwestern Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Bree Paudash)

Hiawatha First Nation comes together to support Indigenous and rural communities affected by wildland...

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Sisters Chloe and Bree Paudash collected clothing, shoes, toiletries, and money to support families displaced by fires in northwestern Ontario.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite craft breweries in the Kawarthas, including 100 Acre Brewing Co. and Bobcaygeon Brewing Company in Peterborough, Old Dog Brewing in Bobcaygeon, Bancroft Brewing Company, Haliburton Highlands Brewing, Northumberland Hills Brewery in Cobourg, and Belmont Lake Brewery near Havelock, along with Ashburnham Ale House craft beer cafe in Peterborough. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Sip on a cold one brewed right here in the Kawarthas

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You'll find patios, unique infusions, family-friendly happenings, and stunning views at these local breweries.
Youth participants in Globus Theatre's summer performance camp acting out clues in the 2021 version of the Downtown Detective Trail. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

Celebrate Bobcaygeon’s 150th anniversary with Globus Theatre’s sixth annual Downtown Detective Trail

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Held daily from July 27 to 31, this year's live performance and scavenger hunt will be held as a guided bus tour taking participants to hidden gems across the historic village.
Jordan Lyall is an award-winning documentary-style photographer who works across Peterborough and the Kawarthas to capture authentic, real-life moments that families will cherish for years to come. She is currently booking for flexible sessions at cottages, family reunions, and other events throughout the summer and fall. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Know Your Locals: Capture authentic family moments with documentary-style photography by Jordan Lyall

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Award-winning Peterborough photographer is currently booking summer and fall family photo sessions for cottage gatherings, family reunions, and other events.
Auto Sales Connect at 1175 Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough is hosting the "Fill the Fords" donation blitz on August 8, 2026 in support of the United Way Peterborough & District's Backpacks for Success program. The event aims to fill these two vintage Ford pickup trucks, a restored 1951 Mercury and a 1996 Ford F150, with school supplies that the United Way will then stock in backpacks to be distributed to financially vulnerable local students. (Photo courtesy of Auto Sales Connect)

Auto Connect Sales in Peterborough aims to ‘Fill the Fords’ with school supplies for...

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The family-friendly August 8 donation blitz will support United Way Peterborough & District's Backpacks for Success program.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features our favourite ice cream and frozen treat destinations in the Kawarthas, including Central Smith Creamery in Selwyn Township, Reclaimed Garden Co. in Burleigh Falls, Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon and beyond, Canoe Co. Café in downtown Peterborough, Violet's Frozen Yogurt in Kinmount, Mercury Chocolates & Gelateria in Cobourg, and The Little Frozen Yogurt Company in Douro. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Get the scoop on ice cream made right here in the Kawarthas

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From Central Smith Creamery in Selwyn and Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon to Ontario-made froyo and gelato, these local destinations offer plenty of reasons to indulge.
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