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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.
As part of a three-month public engagement consultation process on the Canada's first-ever high-speed rail project, Alto will be hosting a drop-in open house on February 26, 2026 at the McDonnel Street Community Centre in Peterborough where community members can ask questions, provide feedback, and share concerns about the proposed corridor. Alto's first two open houses, held in Ottawa and Montreal on January 21 and 22, collectively saw more than 1,000 attendees. (Photo courtesy of Alto)

Help get high-speed rail on track by joining Alto’s public consultation in Peterborough on...

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Alto is hosting a drop-in open house at the McDonnell Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The original cast of "12 Dinners" by Steve Ross from the 2024 production by Here for Now Theatre in Stratford (Geoffrey Pounsett, Jane Spidell, and Ben Skipper) will be reprising their roles in a staged reading at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough on March 1, 2026 to close out the third annual Brand New Stages Festival presented by New Stages Theatre. The week-long festival beginning on Tuesday, February 24 features three mainstage performances at the Market Hall and four shows at The Theatre on King. (Photo: Ann Baggley)

Experience new Canadian works for the stage at the Brand New Stages Festival in...

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New Stages Theatre's third annual festival features three mainstage performances at Market Hall and four shows at The Theatre on King from February 24 to March 1.
Volunteer-led organization Big Sing Nogojiwanong-Peterborough leads a community of singers of all ages and skill levels during the first free group choir event held on June 14, 2025 at the Jalynn Bennett Amphitheatre at Trent University's Traill College. The organization was formed to provide a free, inclusive, and informal space for community members to connect and engage in song. The group will be singing "Defying Gravity" on March 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Peterborough Square. (Photo courtesy of Big Sing Nogojiwanong-Peterborough)

Big Sing Nogojiwanong-Peterborough invites community to raise their voices together

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Inspired by collective singing groups like Choir! Choir! Choir!, volunteer-led initiative will perform 'Defying Gravity' on March 6 at Peterborough Square.
Burleigh Falls Inn is one of 18 local businesses participating in the Lakefield Village Lions Club's sixth annual Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival, serving up a Chocolate Love Bomb made with rich chocolate brownie, raspberry coulis, freeze dried raspberries, and pistachio. Running until February 17, 2026, the festival invites community members and visitors to tour participating businesses in the village to try specialty chocolate creations and vote on their favourites. The success of the event has inspired the Millbrook & District Lions Club to launch the inaugural Roar for Chocolate Event across Millbrook until February 21, 2026. (Photo: Lakefield Village Lions Club)

Know Your Locals: Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival inspires Millbrook to ‘Roar for Chocolate’

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The 6th annual Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival runs until February 17, while the inaugural Roar for Chocolate Event in Millbrook is on until February 21.
Josh and Ana Mourtzanos with their children and "Caleb the Honda," the family's Honda Odyssey minivan they donated to the Bancroft Community Transit (BCT) in December 2025 before the family moved out of the country. The non-profit rural transportation organization says the family's generous donation has made a huge difference as BCT continues to fundraise to replace several aging vehicles. (Photo courtesy of BCT)

Bancroft Community Transit receives a boost after local family donates their minivan

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Josh and Ana Mourtzanos donated 'Caleb the Honda' to the North Hastings non-profit organization as it faces challenges to replace its aging fleet.
A red wooden heart on a dark background. (Stock photo)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Electric City Sex & Wellness Expo hosted by PARN

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February 14 evening event at Peterborough's Healthy Planet Arena includes vendors, exhibits, and expert-led workshops centred on sexual health and wellness.
Brody Klages is the Electrical Team Lead at Peterborough's Quickmill, which has grown into one of the world's leading manufacturers of large-scale machining centers over the past 40 years. With the U.S. currently its most important export market, Quickmill is pursuing a diversified growth strategy and has been invited by the federal government to join a select group of Canadian export-ready companies for the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico from February 15 to 20, 2026. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Peterborough manufacturer Quickmill is pursuing a diversified growth strategy amid shifting trade winds

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Focusing on expansion into international markets, Quickmill is joining the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico from February 15 to 20.
Located in Selwyn Township, McLean Berry Farm is one of more than 800 farms operating on more than 180,000 acres of farmland across Peterborough County. To support the farms that significantly contribute to the region's economic prosperity, Peterborough County Economic Development is supporting and promotes initiatives like the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program, which makes it easy for food buyers to purchase wholesale from local producers. (Photo: Peterborough County Economic Development)

Growing local: Peterborough County is strengthening the farm economy

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County calls for local food producers and buyers to participate in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program.
PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary in Roseneath has launched a fundraising campaign to build an "oasis" for Daisy and Sally, two blind miniature donkeys who have bonded with one another. To be built on the newly acquired property across the road from the existing sanctuary, the new shelter will provide the two donkeys with a larger space that's safe for them to roam around on their own, is set up for hydro and water, and will allow vet access. (Photo: Sheila Burns)

Primrose Donkey Sanctuary in Roseneath launches fundraising campaign to build all new ‘oasis’ for...

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The new shelter will provide a safe and comfortable home for Sally and Daisy, two blind miniature donkeys who have bonded to one another.
Jena Trimble founded Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Services in 2020 to support clients across The Kawarthas. Now taking on more residential clients, the company and its dedicated team offers deep cleans and regular maintenance as well as additional services including wash-and-fold laundry services with free pickup and delivery. Jena's team of full-time and part-time cleaning professionals uses an original all-natural and all-purpose cleaner that's also available for purchase and refills. (Photo: Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Services)

Know Your Locals: Zen Home and Cottage Cleaning Services will clean your space and...

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Owner Jena Trimble's Havelock-based business offers personalized plans with sustainable cleaning practices, laundry services, and more.
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