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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.
In partnership with the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough County is hosting a series of free roundtable discussions this fall in six communities around the county. The "Tourism Talks" series invites tourism operators and business owners servicing the visitor economy to share their thoughts about challenges, trends, and opportunities for tourism in the county. The discussions will lead to new tourism strategies as county assumes responsibility for economic development and tourism in 2025. (Graphic: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County tourism operators and business owners servicing the visitor economy invited to ‘Tourism...

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Free roundtable events led by Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce take place in six communities this fall.
The Miranda Water Technologies team (Ryan Moore, Michael Skinner, and Emrah Hançer) at IFAT Munich in 2024, the leading tradeshow in environmental technologies. Miranda, a globally recognized leader in supporting the sustainable and environmentally friendly treatment of water and wastewater with water reuse systems for commercial and residential areas, has partnered with Fleming College in Peterborough to develop technology for improving efficiency, sustainability, and performance in wastewater treatment. (Photo: Miranda Water Technologies)

Miranda Water Technologies partners with Fleming College to support watertech innovation in Peterborough and...

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Global leader in water management will leverage the college's innovative research institutions to improve wastewater treatment and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
Small Business Week events in the Kawarthas region include the "The Modern Entrepreneur Experience" presented by Community Futures Peterborough and the Business Advisory Centre on October 23, 2024 at The El (P) in downtown Peterborough. Business Advisory Centre manager Rose Terry and business advisor Lindsey Irwin will each be leading workshops during the choose-your-own-adventure series, where entrepreneurs can register for one session or attend the entire half-day series. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

What’s happening during Small Business Week in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

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With workshops, conferences, and networking events, the region has a lot planned to celebrate small business owners from October 20 to 26,
Lindsay author Emma K.C. Couette's books are some of the many that will be available for purchase at the third annual Kawartha Lakes Book Festival, held in partnership between the Kawartha Lakes Writers and Kawartha Lakes Public Library. Running on October 26, 2024 at the Bobcaygeon and Lindsay branches, the event includes author presentations, readings and Q&As, as well as a writing workshop and the chance to connect with both local and visiting authors. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Writers / Facebook)

Learn about the region from local authors at the Kawartha Lakes Book Festival on...

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Event in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay is the third annual partnership between the Kawartha Lakes Writers and Kawartha Lakes Public Library.
Well known in Peterborough for his community support, philanthropy, and tireless promotion of the arts, as well as his creative endeavours as a musician and writer, David Goyette launched Gallery Goyette in 2013 upon finding a new passion in abstract painting. The Lakefield artist is celebrating an eventful month in October 2024 as his work is being included in a fundraiser for the Art Gallery of Peterborough, his exhibition at the Bridgenorth Public Library has been extended, he has joined an international online art gallery, and he has received even more local accolades. (Photo: Victoria Pearce)

Know Your Locals: Lakefield’s David Goyette proves it’s never too late to find a...

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The long-time musician, writer, arts promoter, community supporter, and philanthropist continues to find success as an abstract expressionist artist.
For the fourth year, Burke's Barnyard, a four-acre farm northeast of Bancroft, will be hosting a family-friendly Halloween celebration from 1 to 7 p.m. on October 19, 2024 with trick-or-treating, themed décor, activities and games, a costume exchange, a vendor market, and more. The annual event collects non-perishable food items for the North Hastings Community Cupboard. (Photo: Burke's Barnyard / Facebook)

North Hastings community comes together for 4th annual family Halloween celebration at Burke’s Barnyard

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Melissa and Gary Burke are hosting October 19 event northeast of Bancroft that features an all-new vendor market and costume exchange.
Art lovers and supporters of the Art Gallery of Peterborough at the 2023 "It's All About ART" fundraising auction at The Venue in downtown Peterborough. For 2024, the gallery is celebrating 50 years with a 1970s theme for its largest fundraiser of the year, which will see the return of both a live in-person auction on Saturday, October 26 and an online silent auction running from October 11 to 26. (Photo: Zach Ward)

Art Gallery of Peterborough celebrates 50 years by getting groovy with It’s All About...

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The gallery's largest annual fundraiser includes an online silent auction beginning October 11 and a 1970s-themed in-person live auction on October 26.
Peterborough native Steve Nicholls is the managing partner at Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough, helping residents across Ontario find home, auto, travel, and business insurance within their budget. In the past three years, the small team has garnered nothing but five-star reviews for their attention to customer service and community-oriented approach. (Photo courtesy of Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough)

Know Your Locals: Steve Nicholls celebrates three years of Billyard Insurance Group Peterborough

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Covering all your insurance needs, the highly rated and community-minded brokerage firm recently welcomed Rourke Stevenson to the team.
Scotiabank small business advisor Kevin Miller speaks at Community Futures Peterborough's 2024 ScaleUP graduation celebration at Venture North in downtown Peterborough on September 17, 2024. The celebration was in honour of the third cohort of the program, and the second one held in partnership with Scotiabank. By supporting individual small businesses through programs like ScaleUP, Scotiabank is also supporting broader economic development by creating jobs, increasing local spending, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

By supporting Community Futures Peterborough’s ScaleUP program, Scotiabank is investing in the community

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Graduating entrepreneurs who learned how to expand their established businesses could create a ripple effect in the local economy.
Charlene Vanderburg and Tammy Thurston of Lindsay's Board & Nibble Catering Co. are giving back to the community by using all leftover food to create pay-what-you-can weekly meals through their Making Meals Matter Kawartha Lakes project. Residents can purchase an affordable home-cooked meal or choose to pay it forward and buy a meal for someone else in need. (Photo: Board & Nibble Catering Co. / Facebook)

A Kawartha Lakes catering company is ‘making meals matter’ by giving back to the...

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Charlene Vanderburg and Tammy Thurston of Lindsay's Board and Nibble Catering Co. use leftover food to provide affordable weekly meals to those in need.
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