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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.
A new photography project in Peterborough has enlisted the help of community members to create a resource of images that depict experiences of menstruation. Founded by holistic health practitioner Heather Litster and brought to life by photographer Heather Doughty, the project aims to reduce the stigma surrounding periods and the dangers that stem from the stigma. The project will launch at Dought's studio in downtown Peterborough during the First Friday Art Crawl on October 4, 2024. (Photo: Heather Doughty)

Cycles of Change Project in Peterborough aims to end the shame and stigma around...

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Holistic health practitioner Heather Litster has partnered with photographer Heather Doughty to create impactful and realistic imagery that is publicly accessible.
From pruning bushes and checking for infestations to and deadheading and splitting your perennials, fall is the best time to start prepping your garden for next spring. Lisa Burkitt of Burkitt's Gardening & Home Services in Havelock has 15 years of professional experience and offers garden maintenance for residential and commercial properties across the city and county of Peterborough. Ranging from one-time cleanups and overhauls to regularly scheduled maintenance, services include pruning, weeding, mulching, and more. (Photo courtesy of Burkitt's Gardening & Home Services)

Know Your Locals: Lisa Burkitt offers custom solutions to get your garden winter-ready

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Havelock-based Burkitt's Gardening & Home Services offers one-time or regularly scheduled maintenance for Peterborough-area residential and commercial properties.
Developed by Haliburton-based TechnicalitiesPlus, Nonprofit Bidding is an innovative online auction platform designed for nonprofit organizations, charities, schools, and community groups, Equipped with automatic start and end times, an automatic bid extend feature, and the capacity to allow users to donate items, the platform makes it easy for organizations to create and run fundraisers. (Photo courtesy of Nonprofit Bidding)

Know Your Locals: Nonprofit Bidding helps charities make the most of online auction fundraisers

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Haliburton-based CEO Donna Enright's innovative online auction platform is tailored to the needs of nonprofit organizations.
Tickets are now on sale for the 105th annual International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), to be held in Kawartha Lakes from October 1 to 5, 2024 at the Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds. The largest event of its kind in North America, the five-day event is a celebration of agriculture and rural living with plowing competitions, demonstrations, a rodeo, an exhibitor showcase, local food, nonstop live music, entertainment and more. (Photo courtesy of IPM)

North America’s largest annual agriculture and rural expo is coming to the Kawartha Lakes...

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Running from October 1 - 5, the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo features plowing competitions, a rodeo, live music, exhibitors, an education centre, and much more.
Recharge Solutions owner Gail Moorhouse has decades of experience as both a board member and executive director of non-profit organizations. At her consulting practice, Moorhouse helps small non-profit organizations become more efficient by providing consultations and workshops focused on governance and strategy. (Photo courtesy of Recharge Solutions)

Know Your Locals: Recharge Solutions helps small non-profit organizations become more efficient

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With experience as a non-profit leader and board member, Gail Moorhouse lends her knowledge through consultations and workshops around governance and strategy.
Peterborough performer, emcee, and local celebrity Linda Kash has a very busy schedule in place over the fall and winter of 2024. She will be emceeing at local fundraising events, leading beginner improv classes for children through the Peterborough Academy for Performing Arts, leading adult improv classes through klusterfork, and taking on the role of Scrooge in a two-person rendition of the classic Christmas tale. (Photo courtesy of Linda Kash)

Where to see Peterborough’s Linda Kash in action this fall

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From leading kids and adult improv classes to hosting fundraisers, playing Scrooge, the veteran performer and new grandmother has a lot on her plate.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawarthas Region is partnering with the Women's Business Network of Peterborough to host the inaugural Women Build Retreat from October 4 - 6, 2024 at Camp Timberlane in the Haliburton Highlands. As well as raising funds for Habitat's upcoming multi-unit housing build in Haliburton, the retreat will see participants spend the weekend constructing garden planters for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's HERS women's shelter in Haliburton, engaging in adventurous and relaxing guided and unguided activities, and connecting with one another. (Graphic: Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawarthas Region)

Women’s fall retreat in Haliburton promises an unforgettable experience while supporting affordable home ownership

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Habitat PKR and WBN are teaming up for inaugural 'Women Build Retreat' from October 4-6 that blends adventure, construction, relaxation, and community.
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.
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