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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.
Founded by three local residents and veteran Camino pilgrims, the new Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims is making it easy for adventure-seekers to learn more about the Camino de Santiago, an extensive network of trails leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The non-denominational volunteer-run group provides mentorship and resources to help local travellers plan the lodging, packing or other guidelines for their adventures, whether they are going for religious, spiritual, sport, or other purposes. (Photo: Canadian Company of Pilgrims - Peterborough Chapter / Facebook)

Get prepared to walk the Camino de Santiago with help from the new Peterborough...

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Veterans of the European trail network leading to a cathedral in Spain are supporting others interested in reaching their bucket list goal.
Located in southwestern Peterborough County and bordered by the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, Selwyn Township brings nature and community together with its scenic countryside and lakes, outdoor adventures, charming and hospitable small towns including Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Young's Point, and lively year-round festivals offering activities for the whole family. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: See it all in Selwyn Township

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Located in southwestern Peterborough County, the township brings together nature and community with scenic countryside and lakes, outdoor adventures, charming small towns, and lively festivals.
Bowmanville resident Mike Leach, who received vascular care from the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) after discovering he had diabetic ulcers on his feet and obstructed blood flow in his legs, needed two separate surgeries months apart from each other. With a hybrid operating room at PRHC, Leach would have been able to have both surgeries done at the same time, reducing not only risks and recovery time, but the worry he and his family experienced before and between the surgeries. Leach is supporting the PRHC Foundation's $70 million Campaign for PRHC and sharing his story to help the regional hospital make the state-of-the-art advancement required to provide even better lifesaving care to vascular patients close to home. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Hybrid operating room at PRHC will allow vascular patients like Mike Leach to have...

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The state-of-the-art technology being funded through donations to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation will reduce patient risk, recovery time, and worry,
Based in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Cherkam is a Canadian leader in industrial automation, including robotics integration. The company works across a range of industries including automotive, food and beverage, mining, and more. Alongside many international projects, the company has done work for local and regional companies and sources from Canadian distributors. (Photo courtesy of Cherkam)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Cherkam in Cavan Monaghan is a leader in...

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The innovative business provides tailored solutions for local, regional, and international clients to optimize their manufacturing efficiency,
A panel discussion on agritourism during the inaugural Regional Tourism Summit hosted by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on October 21, 2025. With a keynote address, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the event saw tourism operators and partners from across the Kawartha Northumberland region gather for a day learning about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industry regionally, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaborations. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

Collaboration was the focus of the inaugural RTO8 Regional Tourism Summit

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October 21 event at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre included expert-led panel discussions on Indigenous collaborations, agritourism, content marketing, and event partnerships.
As downtown Lakefield recovers from the recent fire that destroyed Queen Street's historic Kawartha Home Hardware building, local businesses need the community's support now more than ever. The Township of Selwyn and Peterborough County are working together to encourage residents and visitors to come to downtown Lakefield and rediscover what makes the charming village so special, from boutique shopping to dining to fun-filled community events hosted by local businesses. (Photo courtesy of Selwyn Township)

Selwyn Township and Peterborough County working together to encourage support for downtown Lakefield businesses

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Businesses remain open after recent Queen Street fire, with upcoming events such as Ladies Night Out, Lakefield Farmers' Market, Santa Claus parade, and more.
A registered charitable organization located in Minden, Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association is hosting a family-friendly and autism-aware Halloween fundraiser on October 25, 2025. The second annual "Warped Woods Halloween Show" will see volunteers (including many program participants) dressed as zombies and ghouls to scare visitors walking along an accessible trail through the woods, to raise money to cover the cost of hay bales for the farm's horses over the winter. Young children and those on the autism spectrum who don't want to be scared will be given a lantern to signal to volunteers to disengage and not scare them. (Photo courtesy of Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association)

Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association in Minden to host ‘Warped Woods Halloween Show’ fundraiser...

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Family-friendly event features an accessible and autism-aware spooky trail without foggers, noise, or flashing lights.
There is still time to participate in the Peterborough Public Library's "One Book, One Ptbo" community read ahead of the grand finale event, an evening with "To Speak for the Trees" author Diana Beresford-Kroeger on November 4, 2025 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre. Combining memoir, science, and Celtic wisdom, the book explores the Irish botanist and visionary's background and insights about the importance of trees and why they are the achievable solution to climate change. The book is still available in various formats through the library and will be for sale from Take Cover Books at the grand finale event. (Photos: Penguin Random House / Shelby Lisk)

Know Your Locals: Author Diana Beresford-Kroeger to speak at ‘One Book, One Ptbo’ grand...

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This year's Peterborough Public Library community read selection, 'To Speak for the Trees' is a lyrical blend of memoir, science, and Celtic wisdom.
In celebration of Small Business Week, the Innovation Cluster is hosting an "Ask the Expert" networking event on October 23, 2025 at the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough. Tech founders will have the exclusive opportunity to hear rapid-fire insight from 10 of the non-profit organization's Experts in Residents who have knowledge and experience in key startup areas including marketing, product development, funding, and more. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

Know Your Locals: Get exclusive access to the Innovation Cluster’s Experts in Residence at...

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Founders will get insight from 10 experts from a wide range of backgrounds during the free October 23 Small Business Week event in downtown Peterborough,
Canadian tabla player Shawn Mativetsky will join the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra to perform on the Hindustani hand drums during Dinuk Wijeratne's "Concerto for Tabla and Orchestra" at the orchestra's 2025-26 season-opening "Bright Lights" concert on November 1, 2025. The Saturday night performance at Showplace Performance Centre will also feature works by Gioachino Rossini and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (Photo: Caroline Tabah)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra will feature the tabla for the first time ever during season-opening...

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Shawn Mativetsky will play the Hindustani drums for Dinuk Wijeratne's concerto in the November 1 concert at Showplace that also features works by Rossini and Mozart.
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