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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.
While the sudden warm spells last winter meant Ontario maple syrup producers tapped trees earlier than usual, this also shortened the timeframe for sap collection and ultimately meant a smaller yield. This year's maple syrup season is promising to be more typical, according to the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers' Association. Consistent below-freezing temperatures at night followed by gradually warming temperatures during the day will allow for a more traditional maple syrup season running from late March to early April. (Stock photo)

This winter’s cold weather suggests a more traditional maple syrup season in the Kawarthas

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The season kicks off on March 8 and 9 with the 37th annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival.
Four female leaders in Peterborough (left to right, top and bottom: Maryam Monsef, Kim Dolan, Bonnie Clark, and Joy Lachica) share what International Women's Day means to them and why it's imperative to accelerate action towards gender equality in 2025. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Four Peterborough female leaders call for accelerating action to achieve gender equality this International...

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Maryam Monsef, Kim Dolan, Bonnie Clark, and Joy Lachica share why the annual celebration on March 8 is important to them.
Built in 1925, the Kawartha Park Chapel is a heritage-designated property in Selwyn Township on the west side of Stoney Lake. The non-profit charity Hiawatha Chapel Association is aiming to raise $125,000 to restore the building and turn it into a community meeting place ahead of its 100th anniversary in August 2025. (Photo: Martha Hunt)

Non-profit charity plans to turn Kawartha Park Chapel into a community meeting place for...

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Hiawatha Chapel Association aims to raise $125,000 to start restoration construction of historic wooden chapel on Stoney Lake.
Right to Heal founder Peggy Shaughnessy (left) with her daughter Liz Shaughnessy-Rowe. Having devoted her life to proving that all people deserve the right to heal, Peggy is planting the seeds for her daughter and others to continue the work of building the community and connections that people need to find their path to healing. (Photo: Right to Heal / Facebook)

Peterborough’s Peggy Shaughnessy has devoted her life to proving all people have the ‘Right...

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The creator of the RedPath approach has planted the seeds for daughter Liz Shaughnessy-Rowe to continue her work.
Pictured with their two sons, Ashley and Joe Curry knew they wanted to include a donation to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation when making their estate plans. After considering the many different options, they decided to gift a life insurance policy. Over the course of 20 years, they will pay approximately $100,000 in premiums but, when the policy is paid out after they pass on, the PRHC Foundation will receive $1 million. (Photo courtesy of Curry family)

Leave a legacy of health with an estate gift to the PRHC Foundation

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Supporting world-class care close to home, financial advisor Joe Curry has donated a life insurance policy to the PRHC Foundation.
Bancroft's A Place for the Arts is calling on local artists to help revitalize the mural on the west side of the 23 Bridge Street building. With the blessing of the original mural's artist, Arne Roosman, the revitalization will be done throughout July and August 2025 and will include overlaying a collage of natural scenes to fill out two giant dragonflies and a firefly in the mural's foreground. (Photo: Megan Gallant / kawarthaNOW)

Bancroft’s A Place for the Arts calls on artists to help revitalize Arne Roosman...

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Two-month revitalization project will add natural depictions to the 10-year-old mural depicting Bancroft's history since the arrival of settlers.
To encourage the exploration of creative expression, the Art Gallery of Peterborough offers educational arts programming for people of all ages and skill levels, all led by established educators and artists from within the local community. From the Art Start! program for young children to the portfolio development program for teens and the art camp for adults, there are many programs exploring a range of art practices scheduled in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Art Gallery of Peterborough)

Art is for everyone with the Art Gallery of Peterborough’s range of educational programs

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Affordable art workshops are available for younger and older children, teens, and adults to explore their creativity.
Community members at the Peterborough Public Library for the 2024 International Women's Day community event organized by the Kawartha World Issues Centre and the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre. This year's free community event takes place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the library, following a rally and march that begins at 11:30 a.m. at Peterborough City Hall. The community event will include speakers, panellists, resources, performances, a kids' corner, and more. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha World Issues Centre)

KWIC and KSAC to ‘Accelerate Action’ in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough for International Women’s Day

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Free March 8 celebration includes a rally and march beginning at city hall followed by a community event at the Peterborough Public Library.
Toronto-based singer and actor Lia Luz will be one of the powerhouse female artists who will be on stage March 8 and March 9, 2025 during the first theatrical concert of the season at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. A special International Women's Day celebration, "Billboard Concert: The Power of Women" will feature regional female performers covering iconic songs from top-charting female singers including Jann Arden, Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, and more. (Photo courtesy of Capitol Theatre)

Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre to showcase ‘The Power of Women’ during first Billboard concert...

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International Women's Day shows on March 8 and 9 feature local and regional female musicians performing top hits from well-known female artists.
Mexican of Yoema Nation and Basque heritage, Norma Araiza is a Toronto-based performing artist who will present her work-in-progress "Ewi, What A Dream!" at Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space on February 28 and March 1, 2025, along with a Guatemalan American performing artist Heryka Miranda who will present her new work "Toj." (Photo: Alejandra Higuera)

New works by two Indigenous performing artists coming to Nogojiwanong/Peterborough on February 28 and...

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Public Energy and Nozhem First Peoples Performance Space present 'Ewi, What a Dream!' by Norma Araiza and 'Toj' by Heryka Miranda.
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