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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.
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.
Hanoi House owner Susan Tung with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation President and CEO Lesley Heighway during the launch of the PRHC Foundation's "Business Cares" program at Tung's Vietnamese restaurant on April 28, 2026. The new program is designed to make it simple for businesses like Tung's to show their support for the $70 million Campaign for PRHC while also strengthening their own brand in the community. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation launches new Business Cares program to recognize annual fundraising...

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The new program offers flexible ways for business owners to support the $70 million Campaign for PRHC.
Located between Lovesick Lake and Stoney Lake in Peterborough County, Burleigh Falls Inn has been welcoming visitors to The Kawarthas for over 165 years, with its restaurant and cafe popular among resort guests and local residents alike. The resort is expanding its use of locally sourced ingredients by participating in Peterborough County's Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project, an economic development initiative that connects local producers with local buyers in Peterborough County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and the City of Peterborough. (Photo: Kawarthas Northumberland)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Burleigh Falls Inn expanding locally sourced ingredients in...

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The historic Stoney Lake resort is participating in the Green Circle Food Hub of the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project.
Prior to passing away on April 24, 2026 by Medical Assistance in Dying, Peterborough nurse and mother Brianne Thompson posted a farewell message on Threads that has since gone viral. After being treated for the stage 4 metastatic breast cancer she was diagnosed with in 2023, Brianne's scans were clear. In March 2026, she began experiencing symptoms leading to the discovery that the cancer had spread to her brain. Now her friends and family are hoping her story will encourage other breast cancer survivors to have brain scans even if they are not showing symptoms. (Photo courtesy of Jennifer Morrissey)

Peterborough nurse’s final positive message on social media to ‘enjoy every minute’ of life...

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46-year-old Brianne Thompson's family and friends are hoping the viral message will raise awareness of asymptomatic brain metastases among breast cancer survivors,
Public Energy Performing Arts is presenting "Finding Home: A Salmon Journey Upstream," a theatre show geared to young audiences aged 5 to 12 produced by Animacy Theatre Collective and Theatre Direct Canada, at the Peterborough Theatre Guild on May 9, 2026. Created and performed by Alexandra Simpson and Morgan Brie Johnson and featuring puppetry, clown, dance, and live music, the show follows two Lake Ontario salmon who make the challenging journey up the Humber River. (Photo: Kathryn Hanson)

Public Energy adds family-friendly theatre performance about friendship and growing up to close 2025-26...

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Award-winning 'Finding Home: A Salmon Journey Upstream' comes to the Peterborough Theatre Guild for one public performance only on May 9.
Erin Shannon, Amanda Bedford, Marcia Steeves, and Tori Silvera (left to right, top and bottom) are four of the 60 women in business in the city and county of Peterborough who have been nominated for the second annual Luminary Awards hosted by the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce. The finalists in each of the seven categories will be announced during a sold-out luncheon on May 7, 2026 at Trent University's Champlain College. (kawarthaNOW collage)

From entrepreneurs to employees, the 60 Luminary Award nominees represent vast impact of Peterborough’s...

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Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce to announce seven award finalists at sold-out May 7 luncheon at Trent University.
DJC Modern Apparel owner Nancy Wiskel has launched an all-new 18+ Collection featuring high-quality casual and workwear for women who wear sizes 18 to 24 and up to 3XL. The new collection features pieces by Kaffe Curve, a Danish plus-size brand that will be hosting a trunk show displaying spring and summer apparel during a special launch event at the Peterborough boutique on May 5, 2026. (Photo: Ashley Bonner)

Know Your Locals: Peterborough’s DJC Modern Apparel helps women find confidence through style with...

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Owner Nancy Wiskel is hosting a special event on May 5 that includes a trunk show from plus-size brand Kaffe Curve, draw prizes, and tax-free shopping.
Located just north of Keene in the Township of Otonabee South Monaghan, Harley Farms is a busy family farm that produces humanely and sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and eggs. To help reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers, the farm is participating in the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale programs delivered in part by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Harley Farms)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Harley Farms grows as a sustainable and humane...

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Agricultural programs delivered in part by Peterborough County are helping the busy Otonabee South Monaghan family farm reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers.
Peterborough East City resident Ashley Bonner has been working on building community resilience through a number of local initiatives including creating an online hub, hosting network events, and encouraging neighbourhood residents to get to know one another. In addition to launching the East City Ptbo community hub on Facebook during the pandemic, she helped organize the East City C.A.R.E. grassroots community initiative and, at a neighbourhood networking event on April 27, 2026 at St. Luke's Church, will be introducing a new project in partnership with Community Care Peterborough that will support vulnerable residents during emergency situations. She will also be leading the fifth annual East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale on Mother's Day weekend. (Photo via Women's Business Network of Peterborough website)

From online to real-life connections, Peterborough resident Ashley Bonner finds purpose in building community...

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The award-winning community builder is hosting an East City Neighbourhood Network event on April 27 and the East City Neighbourhood Yard Sale on May 9.
GreenUP volunteers participate in Restoration Wednesday, a series of events that invites individuals to learn about a variety of ecological restoration topics. For more than 30 years, GreenUP has been encouraging Peterborough-area residents to take local climate action through a number of hands-on programming and nature-based learning opportunities. The non-profit charitable organization is hosting an Earth Day Open House on April 22, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m., inviting community members to drop in and connect with GreenUP staff, learn about programming, and get involved. (Photo: GreenUP)

GreenUP invites Peterborough to celebrate and shape climate action efforts with Earth Day open...

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Community members can learn more about the non-profit environmental organization's programming and future plans at April 22 event.
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