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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.
Three teenage beekeepers residing in the Kawarthas will represent Canada at the International Meeting for Young Beekeepers to be held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from December 18 to 21, 2024. The meeting, which aims to promote education and encourage the next generation of beekeepers, will feature a competition consisting of practical and academic disciplines. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Junior Beekeepers)

Meet the Kawartha teens who will be representing Canada at the International Meeting for...

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Three graduates of Kawartha Junior Beekeepers and their mentors will be heading to Dubai for the meeting and competition from December 18 to 21.
"The Story of Us" by Canadian author Catherine Hernandez was chosen as the selection for the Peterborough Public Library's 2024 "One Book, One Ptbo", which aims to connect the community through a shared reading experience. "One Book, One Ptbo" includes several topical events throughout the fall relating to the novel, including book clubs, presentations, potlucks, and a reading from the author. (Photo: Peterborough Public Library)

This fall’s ‘One Book, One Ptbo’ encourages conversations through a shared community reading experience

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Peterborough Public Library hosting events around Catherine Hernandez's 'The Story of Us' including book clubs, presentations, workshops, an author reading, and more.
Former federal cabinet minister and ONWARD founder Maryam Monsef will be delivering a keynote address and sharing stories about the power of collaboration at the "Resilient Women, Resilient Economies" networking event on September 12, 2024 at Launch Kawartha in Lindsay. With food and drinks available, the event offers the opportunity for female professionals and those who support them to connect, share stories, and form partnerships. (Photo: ONWARD website)

Maryam Monsef to deliver keynote at networking event for female professionals at Lindsay’s Launch...

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The 'Resilient Women, Resilient Economies' event on September 12 featuring former federal cabinet minister is part of the GiveBack Women's Mentorship Initiative.
The Kawartha String Orchestra is kicking off weekly rehearsals for its 2024-25 season on Wednesday, September 4, with its winter benefit concert set for Sunday, November 24 at Emmanuel United Church in Peterborough. The orchestra is looking for violin, viola, cello, and bass players who are at approximately an intermediate level. No auditions are necessary. Prospective players can try a session without obligation. (Photo: Doug Haskell)

Kawartha String Orchestra welcomes new members to rehearsals this fall for its 2024-25 season

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Peterborough-based community orchestra is preparing for its winter benefit concert on November 24.
4th Line Theatre is presenting the world premiere production of "The Verandah Society: Up to Snow Good," created by and starring Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy and directed by Kim Blackwell, for eight performances at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from December 11 to 15, 2024. The holiday-themed show will feature original festive songs and stories as well as surprise guests. (Photo: Mary Zita-Payne)

4th Line Theatre to produce world premiere of ‘The Verandah Society: Up to Snow...

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The latest reiteration of Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy's song and storytelling experience runs at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from December 11 to 15.
Former Blackhoney owner Lisa Dixon in August 2005, just after signing the lease at 221 Hunter Street in downtown Peterborough which grew into a coffeehouse, bakery, and catering empire before she sold the business in 2023. Dixon will be combing through nearly 20 years of memories made at Blackhoney while she puts together a cookbook full of the most popular dishes and desserts from the business. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Dixon)

Peterborough chef Lisa Dixon to chronicle almost 20 years of Blackhoney with a new...

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The former owner of the downtown Peterborough bakery and coffeehouse is collecting her favourite recipes and stories.
This fall, the Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA) is offering eight-week improv classes for kids of all ages. Led by founder Linda Kash (kneeling) and other local performing artists, the classes will cover the foundations of improv using easy-to-learn games and teamwork-building exercises. (Photo courtesy of PAPA)

Know Your Locals: Linda Kash’s fall improv classes build confidence and communication skills in...

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Beginning in September, Kash's Peterborough Academy of Performing Arts is holding eight-week fundamental improv classes for toddlers, kids, and teens.
The incoming president of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough's 2024-25 season, Adeilah Dahlke is the founder of the award-winning Peterborough-based Jigsaw Organizing Solutions, which offers services in sustainable decluttering and organizing. After moving from Waterloo to Peterborough in 2021, the Haliburton native joined the networking organization in 2022 to make connections in the community and re-establish her business in her new city. (Photo: Erin Watt Photography)

Young entrepreneur Adeilah Dahlke is the incoming president of Women’s Business Network of Peterborough

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Owner of Jigsaw Organizing Solutions will lead the organization's board during 2024-25 season with its theme of 'collaboration over competition'.
Roseneath's PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary owner Sheila Burns with PrimRose, the first donkey she adopted and the one who inspired her to start the sanctuary. On August 25, 2024, PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary will be celebrating the 50th birthday of the sanctuary's namesake, who passed away in 2021. The party will include lemonade, iced tea, cake for the guests, and a special cake for the animals. (Photo courtesy of PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary)

Remembering the special donkey who inspired Roseneath’s PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary

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On August 25, sanctuary owner Sheila Burns will celebrate the late namesake donkey's 50th birthday with a cake, treats, and more.
As a leader in aviation education and instruction, the Peterborough Airport is home to the Peterborough Campus of Seneca Polytechnic's School of Aviation. The school's Honours Bachelor of Aviation Technology, the only four-year degree of its kind in Canada, immerses students in a variety of aviation career opportunities through classroom study, co-op and work placements, flight simulation training, and Seneca's fleet of aircraft and flight training devices. (Photo: Johan Hallberg Campbell for Seneca Polytechnic)

Seneca Polytechnic’s School of Aviation at the Peterborough Airport helps careers take flight

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A leader in aerospace education, Seneca's Peterborough Campus offers Canada's only four-year technology-based aviation degree.
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