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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.
Betty Halman-Plumley is only the fifth female president of the Rotary Club of Peterborough in its 103-year-old history. Between the pressure of being a role model for other women, combined with her role as a division manager with IG Wealth Management and being a mother and grandmother, she knows exactly what it takes to be a leader. (Photo courtesy of Betty Halman-Plumley)

How to be a leader with Peterborough Rotary president Betty Halman-Plumley

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Though it's a big role to fill as only the fifth female president in the club's history, she certainly knows what it takes to be leader.
Helping people reduce their waste, Repair Café Peterborough consists of knowledgeable volunteers who donate their time to sew, repair, and fix everything from electronics to clothing, jewelry, and more. The next Repair Café is being held ahead of Earth Day on April 20, 2024 at Peterborough Square. (Photo: Repair Café Peterborough)

Reduce your waste this Earth Day by stopping into Repair Café Peterborough

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Community gathering invites volunteers to repair electronics, clothing, jewellery, and more on April 20 at Peterborough Square.
Artists (left to right) Whitney O'Hearn, Jakeb Daniel, Shannon Linton, and Katie Hoogendam are collaborating for "NatureNuture: An Evening of Art for the Earth" at the Old Camborne School north of Cobourg on April 20, 2024. Featuring nature-inspired visual art, film, spoken word, and music, the event is raising funds in support of the Northumberland Land Trust and the A Gift of Trees fundraiser at Ten Villages Cobourg. (Photo: Jordan Hoogendam)

Northumberland multidisciplinary arts show on April 20 to support local environmental initiatives

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'NatureNuture: An Evening of Art for the Earth' with Whitney O'Hearn, Jakeb Daniel, Shannon Linton, and Katie Hoogendam will be held at the Old Camborne School north of Cobourg.
Peterborough children's author and Open Sky Stories founder Erica Richmond is celebrating the release of the second book in her Pixie series, "Pixie and the Fox," with a launch party and reading on May 10, 2024 at independent bookstore Take Cover Books in Peterborough's East City. The book is illustrated by Peterborough-based artist Brooklin Holbrough. (Photo courtesy of Erica Richmond)

Peterborough children’s author Erica Richmond to launch ‘Pixie and the Fox’ at Take Cover...

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Illustrated by Brooklin Holbrough, second book in 'Pixie' series teaches kids (and adults) about unhealthy relationships.
Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle in honour of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit People, also known as Red Dress Day. Nish Tees owner James Hodgson is selling red T-shirts with a design by Métis-Japanese Canadian artist Mia Ohki. (Photo courtesy of Nish Tees)

Indigenous-led business Nish Tees holding T-shirt fundraiser for Red Dress Day on May 5

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Owner James Hodgson will donates proceeds to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's Crossroads Shelter and Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle.
Peterborough's New Stages Theatre Company is bringing the smash-hit global sensation "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" by rom-com screenplay writers Nora and Delia Ephron to the stage of Market Hall Performing Arts Centre for two performances on the Mother's Day weekend (May 11 and 12, 2024). With a star-studded female cast and directed by Linda Kash, the staged reading is a fundraiser for Camp Kerry and will include door prizes for best-dressed ensembles and an optional tea service before Sunday's matinee performance. (Graphic: New Stages)

Linda Kash directs New Stages Theatre’s staged reading of ‘Love, Loss, and What I...

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Play by rom-com screenwriters Nora and Delia Ephron featuring an all-female cast runs for two performances May 11 and 12 at Peterborough's Market Hall.
Mija Bakeshop is a Peterborough-based pastry shop selling tarts, pies, madeleines, bread, custom cakes and more through local retailers, pop-up events, and the weekly Peterborough Farmers Market. As she approaches the one-year anniversary since launching her business, pastry chef Miyeon Park reflects on her time learning to bake and run a business after spending years adjusting to the culture in Canada after moving from South Korea. (Photo courtesy of Mija Bakeshop)

Peterborough’s Mija Bakeshop approaching one-year anniversary of selling decadent custom pastries

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Owner Miyeon Park talks about discovering her passion, being a newcomer to Canada, and overcoming the fear of starting her business.
Clean Up Peterborough founder organizer Steve Paul has found that his moose sighting along the Lang-Hastings Trail has served as an entryway to begin conversations around nature, environmental issues, and mental health with the many people he meets while walking the trail daily and while leading walks for the Peterborough Field Naturalists. Clean Up Peterborough will hold its first clean-up event along Technology Drive and Lang-Hastings Trail on April 15, 2024 followed by an Earth Day clean-up on the east shore of Little Lake. (Photo courtesy of Steve Paul)

New Peterborough volunteer group proves that caring for the planet is good for everyone

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Clean Up Peterborough is hosting its first community clean-up April 15 along Technology Drive and Lang-Hastings Trail followed by an Earth Day clean-up at Little Lake.

‘We wear it as a badge of honour’: Diane Wolf on why it’s important...

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In times of uncertainty, the Peterborough-based psychotherapist is providing the tools to help prioritize the self.
Fenelon Falls Secondary School students participating in an Earth Week clean-up in 2019. The City of Kawartha Lakes is encouraging residents to celebrate Earth Week 2024 by registering for a 20-Minute Community Clean-Up from April 21 to 27, one of several events on or around Earth Day across the greater Kawarthas region. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Celebrations and clean-ups for Earth Day 2024 in Peterborough and the Kawarthas

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Community litter clean-ups, educational events, contests, and more are taking place on and around April 22.
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