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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.
After 13 years working in clinical settings, Dr. Jessica Gonzalez has launched MVS Kawartha Lakes to provide pet care direct to clients in their homes. Offering in-home vaccinations, wellness checks, end-of-life care, and more for both cats and dogs, Dr. Jessica offers a less stressful experience for both pets and their owners while meeting a need for accessible and travelling pet care in the Kawarthas. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Jessica Gonzalez)

Dr. Jessica Gonzalez brings a new mobile vet service to Kawartha Lakes

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MVS Kawartha Lakes serves the region with wellness checks, checkups for infections, and end-of-life care for cats and dogs.
Located just west of Kawartha Lakes in Georgina, Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge has partnered with seven other leading Ontario wildlife centres to spread awareness about the influx of orphaned wild animals being admitted to the centres, including as a result of babies being separated from their mothers when people evict nesting animal parents from their properties. The registered charity suggests a number of steps for humane removal of unwanted wildlife, including hiring a reputable wildlife control company and animal-proofing your home. (Photo courtesy of Shades of Hope)

Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge calls attention to rise in orphaned wildlife babies

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The charity has partnered with other leading wildlife centres to share best practices for homeowners to remove unwanted wildlife.
Lindsay Unterlander as Henrietta Leavitt, Lela Fox-Doran as Wiliamina Fleming, and Laura Lawson as Annie Cannon in the Peterborough Theatre Guild's production of "Silent Sky" by Lauren Gunderson, which ran from March 21 to April 5, 2025 at the Guild Hall in Peterborough's East City. The production won three awards and six honourable mentions at the Eastern Ontario Drama League (EODL) Full-Length Festival awards brunch on April 27 at The StoneHouse Hall in Peterborough. (Photo: Julie Gagne)

Peterborough Theatre Guild wins three Eastern Ontario Drama League awards for ‘Silent Sky’

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Along with six honourable mentions, members of the play's cast and crew won awards for best set, best visual presentation, and an adjudicator's award.
Having just finished performing in the extended run of Mirvish Productions' staging of "Come From Away" in Toronto, award-winning performer Lisa Horner will be leading a musical theatre masterclass on Sundays in June at Linda Kash's Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts. Open to adults and youth ages 12 and older of all skill levels, Horner will lead participants through learning to perform their favourite songs with a focus on finding confidence and having fun. (Publicity photo)

Come From Away’s Lisa Horner to bring musical theatre masterclass to Peterborough this June

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The Dora award-winning performer will guide youth and adults in singing their favourite songs at Linda Kash's Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts.
By enrolling in the free Academic Upgrading program at Fleming College, students can develop the skills they need to enter post-secondary education or the job market. Largely delivered online, the courses can be flexible to a student's needs as they can start anytime, set their own deadlines, and work on their own schedules. Working with community resources, advisors in the Academic Upgrading program aim to reduce student barriers and encourage skill development. (Photo courtesy of Fleming College)

Get accessible skill development on demand through Fleming College’s free Academic Upgrading program

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Learning is self-paced and students receive support to break down barriers to access.
Based in Selwyn Township in Peterborough County, Paluski Boats manufactures entirely Canadian-made canoes, kayaks, and paddles, as well as boating accessories, for the tourism industry both locally and across the country, including boat rentals for Alberta's iconic and internationally known Moraine Lake. The company exclusively works with Peterborough-based Merit Precision for the injection-moulded plastics needed for all parts of their products. (Photo courtesy of Paluski Boats)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Paluski Boats champions local manufacturing with Canadian-made canoes,...

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The Selwyn Township company manufactures high-quality products for the tourism industry both at home in The Kawarthas and across Canada.
Andrew Nokes, founder of Creativity by Code and ReziLink, shakes hands with Eduard Yonathan, founder of SanoStrategy. Both tech entrepreneurs are clients of the Innovation Cluster, which serves early-stage small and medium-sized businesses in the cleantech, agritech, health and medical tech, nuclear, and digital tech sectors. (Photo: Bryan Reid for Innovation Cluster

Innovation Cluster helps tech entrepreneurs scale their businesses and thrive

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Clients get monthly support including one-on-one mentorship, coaching sessions, access to over 30 experts in residence, coworking space, and more.
The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is inviting three Canadian soloists to join them at the Emmanuel United Church in Peterborough on May 24, 2025 for "Step into the Light", the final concert of the 2024-25 season. Duo harpist Valérie Milot and cellist Stéphane Tétreault (pictured) will join the PSO for Kelly-Marie Murphy's award-winning Double Concerto, while soprano Christina Raphaëlle Haldane will be joining the orchestra for Gustav Mahler's Fourth Symphony. (Publicity photo)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra welcomes three Canadian soloists to ‘Step into the Light’ for 2024-25...

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Orchestra will perform works by Gustav Mahler, Arvo Pärt, and Kelly-Marie Murphy during May 24 concert at Emmanuel United Church.
George Anagnostou and Shannon LeClair, co-owners of Nòstimo By The Original Greek in Peterborough, are offering a VIP dinner package in advance of a concert by internationally renowned guitarist Pavlo on the Mother's Day weekend. The package includes a three-course dinner with beer or wine, VIP seating at the May 10 concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, and a meet and greet with Pavlo at the restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Nòstimo By The Original Greek)

Know Your Locals: Nòstimo By The Original Greek welcomes renowned guitarist Pavlo to Peterborough’s...

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George Anagnostou and Shannon LeClair are offering a three-course dinner, VIP seating to the May 10 concert, and a meet and greet with Pavlo at the restaurant.
The Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation's 2025 volunteer board including (back, left to right) Linda Skilton, Leah Koehler, Robert Gibson, Scott McDermott, PRHC Foundation president and CEO Lesley Heighway, Dan Moloney, PRHC president and CEO Dr. Lynn Mikula, and (front, left to right) Leanne McLaughlin, Seabourne Geale-Barker, Adair Ireland-Smith, Adam Burns, Tracy Culleton, and Jennifer Scates. Not pictured are board members Dr. Heather Cox, Michael Riseley, and Tom Weichel. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation is led by compassionate, trustworthy, and generous volunteers

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The Foundation's work wouldn't be possible without the support of volunteers like Dan Moloney, Linda Skilton, Gord McFarland, Jennifer Scates, and many more.
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