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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.
For 39 years, Cabinetree has been manufacturing custom cabinetry in Peterborough for residential and commercial new builds and renovations across Canada. Meeting owner Dan Stanford's commitment to provide quality product to fit a range of budgets while supporting the local economy, everything from the cabinet interiors to drawer boxes and finishing and staining is done at the company's Peterborough facility using locally sourced materials. (Photo courtesy of Cabinetree)

Know Your Locals: Cabinetree manufactures custom cabinets in Peterborough using locally sourced materials

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Since 1989, Dan Stanford's company has serviced residential and commercial properties across Canada with a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
Amanda O'Rourke brings nearly 20 years of growing experience to Belmont Farmstead, a farm-based nursery located just outside of Havelock in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen. In January, O'Rourke purchased a 27-year-old family-run seed company business also based in Havelock, one of many growth opportunities made possible in part by agricultural programming supported by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Belmont Farmstead)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Belmont Farmstead grows with support from agricultural programming

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A member of Kawartha Choice FarmFresh, Amanda O'Rourke's ecological farm recently acquired a 27-year-old seed company also based in Havelock.
Peterborough entrepreneur Susan Tung (left) opened Mei Mei, a Chinese buffet restaurant at 1040 Lansdowne Street West, with financial support from Community Futures Peterborough (CFP). Tung first became connected with the not-for-profit organization while participating in the Business Advisory Centre's Starter Company Plus program to expand Hanoi House by launching Electric City Catering, and later obtained a flexible loan from CFP to finance renovations for the restaurant's opening. (Photo courtesy of Susan Tung)

From advice to funding, how Community Futures Peterborough helped restaurateur Susan Tung

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Entrepreneurial training, advisory services, and flexible lending helped Tung launch Electric City Catering in 2024 and her newest venture Mei Mei earlier this year.
Amy MacKenzie-Strizic will be one of several local performers presenting new and in-progress works during the "small dance in a small space" festival presented by The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough from May 14 to 16, 2026. She will be joined by Mackenzie Phillips to present a duet silk fans act that combines dance and circus arts. This year's festival will also see work from Naomi Duvall, Kevin Gallagher, Mintu Marie James, and Liz Ingram. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

The Theatre on King’s ‘small dance for a small space’ festival returns May 14...

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The annual festival gives Peterborough-area performers 100 square feet to test new and experimental dance works under 10 minutes long.
Registration is now open for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's 2026 "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" fundraising event being held on Friday, May 22 beginning at Confederation Square in downtown Peterborough. The organization aims to raise $25,000 through team sponsorships and individual donations to support programs that help women and children recovering from domestic violence. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

‘Walk A Mile In Their Shoes’ returns to downtown Peterborough to support women and...

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YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's annual fundraising event on May 22 aims to raise $25,000 for the organization's wrap-around Journey of Care programming.
Fleming College alumna Kerri Davies with Don Gillespie, Chair of Fleming College's Board of Governors, and Dr. Theresa Knott, Interim President of Fleming College, during the Community Impact & Appreciation Event at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough on April 30, 2026. Davies, a member of the Board of Governors who graduated from Fleming's Practical Nursing program as a mature student in 1992 and went on to a decades-long career in healthcare as a nurse and administrator, has made plans for a legacy gift to support mature students enrolled in the program. (Photo: Mary Zita Payne for Fleming College)

Fleming College celebrates impactful year made possible by philanthropic community

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April 30 Community Impact & Appreciation Event celebrated donors like Kerri Davies and included a tour of the state-of-the-art simulation facilities for in-demand programs.
The eighth annual Made in Kawartha Lakes Show + Sale brings together more than 50 local and regional artists, artisans, and organizations to share one-of-a-kind pottery, paintings, textile art, photography, sculptures, and more. This year's eighth annual event on May 23 and 24, 2026 is taking place for this first time at Victoria Park Armoury in downtown Lindsay, after being held in Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls in previous years. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lakes Arts Council)

See ‘Made in Kawartha Lakes’ artwork at 8th annual show and sale held in...

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Organized by the Kawartha Lakes Arts Council, May 23 and 24 event will feature more than 50 local artists and artisans, food vendors, and local musicians.
Peterborough resident Brooke Roberts holding a photo of her late daughter Sofie while standing outside Peterborough City Hall on May 2, 2026, when it was lit up in grey, yellow, and teal in honour of Brain Cancer Awareness Month. Brooke is an ambassador for Brain Cancer Canada, a national charity that works to raise awareness and bridge the gap in funding for brain cancer research and access. (Photo courtesy of the Roberts family)

For Brain Cancer Awareness Month, a Peterborough mom is advocating for awareness and funding...

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A Brain Cancer Canada ambassador, Brooke Roberts is holding a fundraiser on May 30 in memory of her 9-year-old daughter who died from a brain tumour in May 2024.
Tyrone Flowers, owner of The Vine pescetarian restaurant in Peterborough, made the difficult decision to launch a GoFundMe campaign after dealing with health challenges that have resulted in the indefinite closure of dine-in and take-out service. Flowers and his partner Lauren Mortlock assures The Vine will still be showing up for community events they have committed this spring and summer, as well as visits to the Peterborough Farmers' Market on Saturday morning. (Photo courtesy of The Vine)

Peterborough rallies around The Vine as owner Tyrone Flowers navigates complex health challenges

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The downtown pescatarian restaurant is indefinitely closed for dine-in and take-out as tests continue for a still-unexplained medical condition.
Wrapping up their respective 2025-26 seasons, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and the Peterborough Singers will be coming together for a rare collaboration on the Mother's Day weekend to perform "The Creation" by Austrian composer Joseph Haydn at Emmanuel United Church in Peterborough, with concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. (Photos: PSO and Peterborough Singers)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra and Peterborough Singers come together for season-ending performances of Haydn’s ‘The...

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Mother's Day weekend concerts on May 9 and 10 will feature soloists Alexander Dobson, Karoline Podolak, Jacob Abrahamse, Shannon McCracken, and William Kraushaar.
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