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Articles by Megan Gallant

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.
After the May 2022 derecho wind storm caused much damage to the cabins at Viamede Resort on Stoney Lake, owner Ben Samann took the opportunity to have Mortlock Construction manage a project to build nine all-new cabins in six months, with much of the furniture found in the new cabins (such as the pictured coffee table) built from trees that were downed in the storm. (Photo courtesy of Mortlock Construction)

Stoney Lake’s Viamede Resort turned trees downed in last year’s derecho storm into furniture...

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Owner Ben Samann hired Mortlock Construction Inc. to rebuild the resort's damaged and aging cabins, which were completed in only six months.
On August 20, 2023, PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary's Sheila Burns and will be celebrating the birthday of the sanctuary's late namesake donkey. PrimRose the donkey was 20 years old in 1994 when Burns adopted her before founding the Roseneath sanctuary in 2001. By the time PrimRose passed away in 2021 in her 47th year, Burns and volunteers were caring for more than 60 donkeys, mules, and other animals at the sanctuary. (Photo courtesy of PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary)

Roseneath’s PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary hosting birthday party on Sunday to celebrate its namesake

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PrimRose, who would have been 49 this year, was Sheila Burns' first donkey and the one who inspired the sanctuary,
In her Tallon Creek Pottery studio, Cathy Pennaertz has been creating all new pieces to showcase at the free self-guided 30th Apsley Autumn Studio Tour, running on September 16 and 17, 2023. Her collection this year is a series of birch tree and silhouette animal designs with the play of colour. She will be showing off her pieces along with glass mosaic artist Joeann Pearson, new to the tour this year, at Studio K northeast of Apsley. (Photo courtesy of Apsley Autumn Studio Tour)

Thirty years in the making, Apsley Autumn Studio Tour returns on September 16 and...

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Free self-guided tour features 30 artists in a wide range of disciplines working in 11 studios across North Kawartha Township.
In June 2023, Flame Spitter Hot Sauce owner Mitchell Lowes (middle) celebrated his 100th retail location at Buckhorn Foodland. He originally started the business in 2021 with a partner, but now runs it on his own. He credits the fast growth of his company both to his sobriety and the support of the community, including from Community Futures Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Flame Spitter Hot Sauce)

Peterborough entrepreneur Mitchell Lowes turned his passion for hot sauce into a thriving business

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Flame Spitter Hot Sauce owner credits his success to a supportive community and help from Community Futures Peterborough.
With any luck, fall colours will be in full display when the Hike Haliburton Festival returns to the Haliburton Highlands from September 21 to 24, 2023. The 20th annual festival features 31 volunteer-guided hikes ranging from easy to challenging as well as paid experiences offered by local outfitters and more. (Photo courtesy of Hike Haliburton)

Award-winning Hike Haliburton Festival returns to the Haliburton Highlands for its 20th season in...

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Four-day festival from September 21 to 24 includes 31 free guided hikes, paid experiences, and more.
Kristin Morgan, along with her husband Matthew, owns and operates The Eyrie in North Kawartha, a birds of prey facility that aims to inspire conservation through meaningful education about raptors, including their biology, physiology, behaviours, and ecosystems and habitats, as well as the relationship between raptors and humans. (Photo courtesy of The Eyrie)

North Kawartha’s The Eyrie teaches people about the fascinating world of raptors

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With 23 different birds of prey at their facility, owners Matthew and Kristin Morgan aim to inspire conservation through meaningful education.
After learning about the canoe's enduring significance in the brand new Exhibition Hall, visitors to the new museum will have the opportunity to get out on the water or explore the Lakefront Campus. A conceptual west-facing render of the museum depicts the boat house, Trans Canada Trail, canoe docks, and green spaces that will be available. (Render: Lett Architects Inc)

New Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough will grow regional tourism and the local economy

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With on-the-water programming, a year-round café, and event rental space, the new waterfront museum will provide countless benefits to the region.
Taking place on August 19 and 20, the 2023 Buckhorn Festival of the Arts features the works of more than 70 artists across 10 acres at the Buckhorn Community Centre and the Festival Park and includes a Special Exhibit called "Home & Away" as well as the Buckhorn Fine Art Award, an Amateur Art Competition, a family-friendly Art Activity Zone, live musical entertainment, and food and drink. (Photo courtesy of Buckhorn Festival of the Arts)

Award-winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts returns for its 46th year on August 19...

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Family-friendly festival features over 70 artists and special exhibit including internationally renowned artists Michael Dumas, W. David Ward, David Foyn, and George Raab.
"Northland Harmony" (2022, textiles, painted cotton and batiks) by Lakefield-based artist Stephanie Ford Forrester, one of the 47 artists participating in the 39th annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour. The self-guided tour, organized by the Art Gallery of Peterborough, runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 23 and 24, 2023, and takes visitors to 36 studios across the Peterborough-Kawarthas region. (Photo courtesy of Art Gallery of Peterborough)

Get inspired this September with local art during the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour

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September 23 and 24 tour organized by the Art Gallery of Peterborough provides visitors with chance to see work of 47 artists in 36 studio locations across Peterborough-Kawarthas.
Peterborough environmental educators Glen Caradus and Nick Ormond will be cycling 280 kilometres on September 30, 2023 to raise awareness for climate change and funds for the local environmental non-profit organization For Our Grandchildren. (Photo courtesy of Glen Caradus)

Peterborough environmental duo cycling 280 kilometres on September 30 to raise funds for local...

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'Ride 4 The Grandchildren' will see Glen Caradus and Nick Ormond cycle from Peterborough to Haliburton and back.
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