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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.
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.
Workshops at INSPIRE's second annual International Women's Day event in Peterborough on March 8, 2024 will be led by (left to right, top and bottom) Atheana Brown, Meg Nimigon, Heather Howe, Nicole Cooke, Hermione Rivison, and Jessica Erickson. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Local female powerhouses leading workshops at INSPIRE’s second International Women’s Day event

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March 8th event at the Peterborough Waterfront Holiday Inn will also include speakers and a market of over 20 local artisans and small business owners.
"Periodical," screening in-person and virtually during the ReFrame Film Festival, is an eye-opening documentary that examines the science, politics, and mystery of the menstrual cycle, through the experiences of doctors, athletes, movie stars, journalists, activists, and everyday people. One of the film's subjects is a campaign by young American lawyers and activists to abolish what is known as the tampon tax: sales tax on tampons is many U.S. states because they are not classified as medical necessities, while items like dandruff shampoos, lip balms, and condoms are classified as medical necessities and free from taxation. (Photo: MSNBC Films)

Meg’s picks for Peterborough’s 2024 ReFrame Film Festival

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Whether you're looking to stay in or get out, the festival is screening more than 60 engaging films from January 25 to February 4.

Celebrate Robbie Burn’s 265th birthday on Thursday, January 25

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Local events share the legacy of Scotland's national bard through song, dance, and lots of haggis.
The 20th annual ReFrame Film Festival kicks off on January 25, 2024 at Showplace Performance Centre in downtown Peterborough with an exclusive screening of the award-winning film "Boil Alert" directed by James Burns and Stevie Salas. The film profiles artist and activist Layla Staats as she investigates and campaigns around issues of unsafe and unclean water supply in Indigenous communities in both Canada and the United States. Staats, along with the film's co-producer Joshua Neuman, will be attending the screening. (Photo courtesy of ReFrame Film Festival)

20th ReFrame Film Festival opens Thursday with screening of an award-winning film and special...

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'Boil Alert' at Showplace Performance Centre in Peterborough profiles Indigenous activist Layla Staats, who will be attending the screening.
Millbrook resident David McNab is hosting a raffle fundraiser with the goal of raising $1,000 for a Kenyan farmer, Naomy, and her adopted 10-year-old son Emmanuel. The winner of the draw on January 25, 2024 will win one of McNab's handmade butternut charcuterie boards or can choose a custom-made board. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards Emmanuel's schooling. (Photo supplied by David McNab)

Millbrook’s David McNab is raffling off his handmade charcuterie boards to help a 10-year-old...

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McNab has been helping young African farmer Naomy and her adopted son over the past year.
The winter edition of the Hike Haliburton Festival is returning to the Haliburton Highlands on February 3 and 4, 2024. Registration is now open for free guided hikes led by local volunteers, paid excursions from local outdoor adventure companies, and self-guided opportunities. (Photo courtesy of Hike Haliburton)

Embrace the wonder of winter in the Haliburton Highlands during Hike Haliburton on February...

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The annual festival of free guided hikes and paid experiences is led by knowledgeable local volunteers and professionals.
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