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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.
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is seeking to raise $200,000 by December 31, 2025 to support for the non-profit organization's Journey of Care, a wrap-around model that supports women and children recovering from domestic abuse, from the very first phone call seeking safety until they have achieved independence in their new life. Community donations will be matched up to $60,000 by Olivia and Gord James. (Graphic courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

Know Your Locals: Double your impact when donating to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton this holiday...

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Donations made before December 31 to support women and children recovering from gender-based violence will be matched by Olivia and Gord James up to $60,000.
As a final fundraiser for its "Restore, Renew, Refresh" project and to welcome guests back into the sanctuary, Keene United Church is hosting explorer, author, and cultural geographer James Raffan and his show "The Accidental Canadian" on November 15, 2025. The light-hearted show features songs, pictures, and stories that reflect Raffan's appreciation for the canoe and Canada's waterways, his 50 years spent in the Arctic, and the people he's met along the way. (Photo courtesy of James Raffan)

Keene United Church to host November 15 fundraiser featuring ‘The Accidental Canadian’ by James...

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Evening of songs and stories by acclaimed explorer is anticipated to realize the fundraising goal for the church's restoration project.
Debbie Quinlan, pictured with her daughter Kacee, has been named Special Olympics Ontario's 2025 Coach of the Year for supporting women's sports. She has been coaching the swim team for 22 years and was instrumental in launching women's soccer and basketball teams in Peterborough. She is now a finalist for the Special Olympics Canada 2025 Coach of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Quinlan)

‘You never see the disability; you only see the ability’: Debbie Quinlan earns Special...

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Peterborough coach who was instrumental in launching local women's soccer and basketball teams is now a finalist for the national Coach of the Year award.
New Stages Theatre is presenting a Brand New Stages Festival workshop production of "Footnote to Freedom" at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough, with a public performance on November 9, 2025 and a private performance the following day. Written and performed by Beau and Lance Dixon and dedicated to their late father Reverend Canon Blair Dixon, the show is a musical about the life of their grandfather George Dixon, who served in the No. 2 Construction Battalion — Canada's first and only segregated Black battalion in World War I. (Photo courtesy of Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia)

New Stages Theatre presents ‘Footnote to Freedom’ by Beau and Lance Dixon on November...

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The musical workshop presentation tells the story of their grandfather George Dixon, who served in Canada's only segregated Black battalion during World War I.
Founded by three local residents and veteran Camino pilgrims, the new Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Company of Pilgrims is making it easy for adventure-seekers to learn more about the Camino de Santiago, an extensive network of trails leading to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The non-denominational volunteer-run group provides mentorship and resources to help local travellers plan the lodging, packing or other guidelines for their adventures, whether they are going for religious, spiritual, sport, or other purposes. (Photo: Canadian Company of Pilgrims - Peterborough Chapter / Facebook)

Get prepared to walk the Camino de Santiago with help from the new Peterborough...

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Veterans of the European trail network leading to a cathedral in Spain are supporting others interested in reaching their bucket list goal.
Located in southwestern Peterborough County and bordered by the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, Selwyn Township brings nature and community together with its scenic countryside and lakes, outdoor adventures, charming and hospitable small towns including Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Ennismore, and Young's Point, and lively year-round festivals offering activities for the whole family. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: See it all in Selwyn Township

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Located in southwestern Peterborough County, the township brings together nature and community with scenic countryside and lakes, outdoor adventures, charming small towns, and lively festivals.
Bowmanville resident Mike Leach, who received vascular care from the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) after discovering he had diabetic ulcers on his feet and obstructed blood flow in his legs, needed two separate surgeries months apart from each other. With a hybrid operating room at PRHC, Leach would have been able to have both surgeries done at the same time, reducing not only risks and recovery time, but the worry he and his family experienced before and between the surgeries. Leach is supporting the PRHC Foundation's $70 million Campaign for PRHC and sharing his story to help the regional hospital make the state-of-the-art advancement required to provide even better lifesaving care to vascular patients close to home. (Photo courtesy of PRHC Foundation)

Hybrid operating room at PRHC will allow vascular patients like Mike Leach to have...

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The state-of-the-art technology being funded through donations to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation will reduce patient risk, recovery time, and worry,
Based in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Cherkam is a Canadian leader in industrial automation, including robotics integration. The company works across a range of industries including automotive, food and beverage, mining, and more. Alongside many international projects, the company has done work for local and regional companies and sources from Canadian distributors. (Photo courtesy of Cherkam)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Cherkam in Cavan Monaghan is a leader in...

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The innovative business provides tailored solutions for local, regional, and international clients to optimize their manufacturing efficiency,
A panel discussion on agritourism during the inaugural Regional Tourism Summit hosted by Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on October 21, 2025. With a keynote address, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, the event saw tourism operators and partners from across the Kawartha Northumberland region gather for a day learning about the challenges and opportunities that exist in the industry regionally, with a focus on strengthening partnerships and collaborations. (Photo courtesy of RTO8)

Collaboration was the focus of the inaugural RTO8 Regional Tourism Summit

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October 21 event at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre included expert-led panel discussions on Indigenous collaborations, agritourism, content marketing, and event partnerships.
As downtown Lakefield recovers from the recent fire that destroyed Queen Street's historic Kawartha Home Hardware building, local businesses need the community's support now more than ever. The Township of Selwyn and Peterborough County are working together to encourage residents and visitors to come to downtown Lakefield and rediscover what makes the charming village so special, from boutique shopping to dining to fun-filled community events hosted by local businesses. (Photo courtesy of Selwyn Township)

Selwyn Township and Peterborough County working together to encourage support for downtown Lakefield businesses

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Businesses remain open after recent Queen Street fire, with upcoming events such as Ladies Night Out, Lakefield Farmers' Market, Santa Claus parade, and more.
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