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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.
Master hypnotist Rebecca O'Rourke (right) of Kawartha Hypnosis will be hosting a clean, comical hypnosis show at Erben Eatery & Bar in downtown Peterborough on March 27, 2024. The event is a fundraiser for Paws with Payge, a new non-profit organization started by 16-year-old Payge Creasy to help those in need in the community get access to service dogs. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca O'Rourke / Kawartha Hypnosis)

Peterborough’s Kawartha Hypnosis to host mind-bending comedy show in support of service dogs

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March 27th hypnosis show at Erben in downtown Peterborough is a fundraiser for non-profit organization Paws with Payge.
For experienced green thumbs and beginner gardeners looking to get ahead on their growing plans this year, Peterborough's Seedy Sunday will be taking place in the lower level of Peterborough Square from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 10, 2024. Visitors can purchase heirloom seeds and bulbs from close to 30 vendors, hear from community groups, participate in a seed exchange, participate in educational workshops, and gain inspiration and expertise for planning their own gardens. (Photo: Emma Murphy / Facebook)

Get a jump on your garden this year at Peterborough’s Seedy Sunday

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Featuring more than 30 vendors, a seed exchange area, and educational activities, the annual event is returning to Peterborough Square on March 10.
Taking place on February 26, 2024, Cupcake Day is a national fundraiser for animals in need. Along with fundraising efforts organized by the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, local businesses, organizations, and individuals are hosting their own bake sales in support of local animal shelters and rescues. (Photo: Ontario SPCA and Humane Society)

Chocolate Rabbit among Kawarthas businesses and organizations ‘paw-ticipating’ in Cupcake Day fundraisers for animals...

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Taking place February 26, the annual day encourages bake sales in support of animal shelters and rescues facing an unprecedented demand for services.
Ahead of the curve, Dope Automation has become a global leader in the cannabis processing industry as Canada paves the way for other countries moving forward with cannabis legalization. The Peterborough-based company distributes high-end, eco-conscious equipment for all types of clients from small retailers to large producers. (Photo: Dope Automation)

Peterborough’s Dope Automation is becoming a global leader in distribution of cannabis processing equipment

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Jessica Jaeger and Derek Chandler founded the company in 2016 in advance of cannabis legalization in Canada.
The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra's principal flautist Jaye Marsh (bottom left) and principal oboist Tori Owen (bottom right) will be joined by clarinetist Scott Wight, horn player Jane McKay, and bassoonist Anne Olscher for a performance of the orchestra's woodwind quintet at Lakefield District Public School on February 25, 2024, hosted by the volunteer-run non-profit organization Children's Stage Lakefield. (Photo: Huw Morgan)

Children’s Stage Lakefield hosts Peterborough Symphony Orchestra’s woodwind quintet on February 25

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Immersive all-ages program at Lakefield District Public School will open with the school's own concert band.
Harcourt-born author Deloris Packard used her 30 years of experience working in the hospitality industry as inspiration for her Cedar Grove Resort trilogy, which is about three sisters running an inherited resort in cottage country. Her own love for the industry began when she began working at the Elephant Lake Lodge in the Haliburton Highlands when she was a young teen. (Photo courtesy of Deloris Packard)

A Haliburton resort inspired author Deloris Packard’s popular trilogy

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The Stirling-based writer who grew up in Harcourt is now turning her Cedar Grove Resort trilogy into audiobooks.
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.
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