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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.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is encouraging locals and visitors to explore the culinary diversity of Peterborough through a new pilot project called Brr-O-Licious. From March 1 to 17, 2024, 10 participating downtown restaurant are offering three-course prix fixe dine-in lunch and dinner menus featuring some of their most well-known and most unique menu items. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area)

Explore the tastes of Peterborough during Brrr-O-Licious with three-course prix fixe menus

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Running March 1 to 17, the pilot program from Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development features the culinary diversity of the downtown core.
Peterborough's Fairhaven Long-Term Care Home was the setting for a heartfelt meeting between generations when 101-year-old Winnifred Hunter met her 12-week-old namesake Winnie June Rasenberg for the first time. Winnie's mom Megan Doughty named her firstborn child in honour of the centenarian's independence and positive outlook and travelled from New Brunswick for to introduce her daughter to the elder Winnie. (Photo courtesy of Megan Doughty)

Heartfelt moment as 101-year-old Peterborough resident meets her three-month-old namesake

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12-week-old Winnie June Rasenberg and her mother, a close friend of Winnifred Hunter, travelled from New Brunswick to meet the centenarian.
The Healthy Planet Arena will host a free public skate with Snofest Pete on Family Day as part of the City of Peterborough's annual Snofest winter family festival running from February 16 to 19, 2024. (Photo: City of Peterborough)

Where to have Family Day fun in the greater Kawarthas region

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From festivals and live entertainment to outdoor activities, these events across the region will keep the family together this long weekend.
The new general manager of the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra, Christie Goodwin has had a passion for music since she was young and can still recall the day she knew she wanted to do it professionally. Despite the odds of making a career in music, she held onto her passion, continuing her education both in oboe performance and arts administration. (Photo: Denis Duquette Photography)

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra’s Christie Goodwin has music in her blood

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After 12 years away, the oboist has returned to Peterborough to take on the role of the orchestra's general manager.
Kawartha Lakes artist Eugenie Fernandes in her studio with "Frogness," a children's book by Sarah Nelson Fernandes illustrated. She will be reading from "Frogness" as well as from her own latest book "When Rabbit Was a Lion" at the Art Gallery of Peterborough's Family Sunday event on February 18, 2024 as part of the Peterborough Snofest celebrations over Family Day long weekend. (Photo: Sarah Nelson)

Kawartha Lakes author and illustrator Eugenie Fernandes on gaining inspiration and the importance of...

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Award-winning artist will be reading from her latest book as part of Snofest celebrations at the Art Gallery of Peterborough on February 18
Nancy Wiskel (left), owner of Dan Joyce Clothing in downtown Peterborough, is partnering with other local businesses to host drop-in educational events at her store every month. Wild Rock Outfitters co-owner and general manager Tori Silvera (right) will discuss the benefits of sunshine and the great outdoors on mental well-being at the first drop-in event on February 22, 2024 called "Beat the Blues," which will also feature nutritionist Jodi-Lee Forestell and Flow Spa Float Centre and Sports Recovery founder RJ Kayser. (Photo courtesy of Dan Joyce Clothing)

Peterborough’s Dan Joyce Clothing partners with other local businesses to host in-store educational events

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February 22 'Beat the Blues' will be the first drop-in event, focused on using nutrition, relaxation, and sunshine to support mental well-being.
Crystal Walker and Tavlyn Evans are two Peterborough entrepreneurs who took advantage of a micro loan from Community Futures Peterborough to help quickly launch their business, Sage Beauty. The pair, as participants in the spring 2023 intake of the Starter Company Plus program administered by the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Business Advisory Centre, qualified for a pre-approved micro loan up to $20,000. (Photo: Kayla Le Franc)

Community Futures Peterborough offers entrepreneurs micro loans up to $20,000 in as little as...

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Pre-approved loans are also available for clients of partner economic development organizations and business students of partner educational institutions.
Established 25 years ago by Mieke Schipper, Gamiing Nature Centre is located in Kawartha Lakes south of Bobcaygeon on the shores of Pigeon Lake. The 100-acre property features an educational centre, a spruce and pine forest, seven kilometres of public trails, 77 acres of protected land including 30 acres of wetlands, and 1,200 feet of undeveloped shoreline. With a focus on children's education, the not-for-profit organization regularly hosts artisan and nature workshops, guided hikes, and summer camps. (Photo courtesy of Gamiing Nature Centre)

Gamiing Nature Centre in Kawartha Lakes celebrates 25 years of connecting families with nature

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Environmentalist Mieke Schipper has transformed her 100-acre protected property on Pigeon Lake into an educational centre, public trails, and more.
Peterborough poet PJ Thomas has collaborated with musician Rick Fines, videographer Mari Ya, and digital creator Laurel Paluck to create a series of videos called "12 Weeks of Bliss" featuring her poetry set to music and stunning visuals. One video will be released online every week beginning on Valentine's Day. (Photo: Esther Vincent)

Peterborough poet PJ Thomas collaborates with three other artists to bring some bliss to...

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Created with musician Rick Fines, videographer Mari Ya, and digital creator Laurel Paluck, '12 Weeks of Bliss' videos will be released weekly beginning February 14.
Participants in the 48-Hour Film Challenge held in July 2019 at the Gordon Best Theatre in downtown Peterborough. The Dead of Winter 48-Hour Film Challenge takes place from February 16 to 18, 2024, beginning with a launch party and ending with a screening, both at The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough. Aspiring or experienced filmmakers can register now as individuals or in teams of four. (Photo: Peterborough Kawartha Film Office / Facebook)

‘Dead of Winter’ challenges Peterborough-area filmmakers to complete a short film in two days

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The 48-Hour Film Challenge kicks off at The Theatre on King in downtown Peterborough on February 16.
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