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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.
Internationally renowned Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan will be a special guest at the Eye2Eye International Film Festival, which runs from June 7 to 9, 2024 at Cobourg's Victoria Hall with the theme "Secrets in Film." The award-winning director will participate in a film talk following the screening of his film "Seven Veils," which premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival. (Photo: Nick Kozak for The Toronto Star)

Northumberland’s Eye2Eye International Film Festival returns to Cobourg June 7 to 9

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Festival features 12 films, emerging filmmaker showcases, and film talks including with renowned Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan.
Running for more than 20 years, the Safe Nights for Pets (SNooPy) Program at the Peterborough Humane Society has supported individuals fleeing domestic violence through boarding and care for pets for up to 30 days. With plans to expand the program to support people facing other forms of emergencies, the charitable organization has entered the McDougall Community Contest with the goal of winning up to $5,000 to fund the expansion. Winners are decided by community votes, and voting ends on May 31, 2024. (Photo of Charlie courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough Humane Society plans to expand ‘SNooPy’ program for pets in need of temporary...

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Originally for individuals fleeing domestic violence, the Safe Nights for Pets Program would also include people facing other forms of emergencies.
Located at Fowlers Corners just outside Peterborough, CraftWorks at the Barn is a unique shopping destination in the Kawarthas where you can buy Canadian-made Mennonite furniture, home décor, giftware, apparel, antiques, gourmet food and baked goods, and more. On Thursdays during the summer, CraftWorks at the Barn is open late for the popular Cruise Night featuring classic car show, live music, and 50/50 draws. (Photo courtesy of CraftWorks at the Barn)

Know Your Locals: CraftWorks at the Barn in Fowlers Corners is a unique shopping...

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The Junkin family business offers Mennonite furniture, home décor, apparel, antiques, food, and much more.
New Stages Theatre Company is presenting a cast of six professional actors to perform a staged reading of David Henry Hwang's Pulitzer Prize finalist play "Yellow Face" at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre for one night only on June 9, 2024. Pictured (left to right, top and bottom) are Norman Yeung, Colin Doyle, Richard Tse, Tina Jung, M. John Kennedy, and Chloë Dirksen. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Peterborough’s New Stages Theatre Company closes season with Pulitzer Prize finalist ‘Yellow Face’

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Staged reading of David Henry Hwang's fast-paced provocative comedy takes place for one night only at the Market Hall on June 9.
While on a diving trip to the Galápagos Islands in Ecuador in 2018, Peterborough veterinarian Kristy Hiltz (back row, middle) and her husband David McNab (front row, second from right) learned that one of their diving instructors was working overtime to support his 18-month-old daughter Johanita who had a brain tumour. Since then, Hiltz and McNab have visited the Ecuadorian family on many occasions, and Hiltz has raised thousands of dollars for Johanita's medical costs and treatment. (Photo courtesy of Kristy Hiltz)

Millbrook’s Kristy Hiltz uses her passion for gardening to help a seven-year-old girl in...

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Over five years, the Peterborough veterinarian has raised $10,000 by selling seedlings and produce for the young girl being treated for a brain tumour,
To kick off its 21st season of professional theatre in Bobcaygeon, Globus Theatre is stagingthe world premiere of "The Dating Game," a romantic comedy about dating in the 21st century by Olivier Award-nominated playwright Peter Quilter. Featuring real-life couples Sarah Quick and James Barrett and Matthew Olver and and Lisa Horner, the play follows a recently divorced couple as they navigate searching for new partners. The play runs from May 29 to June 8, 2024 at the Lakeview Arts Barn. (Photo courtesy of Globus Theatre)

Bobcaygeon’s Globus Theatre opens 21st season with world premiere of ‘The Dating Game’

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Peter Quilter's romantic comedy runs for 11 performances from May 29 to June 8 at the Lakeview Arts Barn.
Through the support of No Paw Left Behind, mixed breed Clifford received help with a painful skin condition and found a new home at a rescue organization in Ottawa. The Peterborough-based charity founded by Sabine McConnell serves as a buffer between shelters and rescues for animals who might otherwise be euthanized. From May 27 to 31, 2024, the charity is running an online auction of donated pet-related products to raise funds for boarding costs and veterinary bills. (Photo courtesy of Sabine McConnell / No Paw Left Behind)

Peterborough’s No Paw Left Behind helps animals at risk of being euthanized

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Founded by Sabine McConnell, the registered charity is holding an online silent auction until May 31 to raise funds for boarding and vet bills.
Between September 16 and 23, 2024, Peterborough writer and artist Laurel Paluck is hosting a writers' retreat in the Terrasson-Lavilledieu village in Dordogne, France at an historic villa owned by Peterborough resident Johanna Sinclair. Focused on exploring relationships with one's mother, the "My Mother's House" retreat includes writing prompts and discussions around a text by iconic French writer Colette, an exploration of the medieval town, and time connecting with other writers of various skill and experience. (Photo courtesy of Johanna Sinclair)

Peterborough artist Laurel Paluck to host fall writing retreat in France

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September 16 to 23 retreat at Peterborough resident Johanna Sinclair's historic French villa will inspire participants to craft a story about their mothers.
Body-neutral yoga guide Breanna Guiotto (right) is teaming up with Laura Dunford of Peterborough's Sweet Flowering Yoga & Wellness (left) for the Balance and Align Day Retreat at Sarovara Yoga in Bobcaygeon on June 15, 2024. With a catered lunch included, the Saturday retreat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will have participants exploring the chakras in an experiential flow through asana, yoga nidra, workshops, and connection. (Photo: Jordan Lyall)

Know Your Locals: The Lake Hippie makes yoga and meditation welcoming and inclusive to...

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Lakefield's Breanna Guiotto is co-facilitating a Balance and Align Day Retreat in Bobcaygeon on June 15.
The Jonesy's Corner podcast, founded and hosted by Peterborough resident Ken John Jones, is raising funds in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge by selling merchandised T-shirts and hoodies through Imprinted Apparel. Proceeds from purchases of select apparel between May 24, 2024 and the end of June will be donated to the non-profit organization. (Photo: Imprinted Apparel)

Jonesy’s Corner podcast hosting fundraiser in support of Canadian Mental Health Association

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Peterborough resident Ken John Jones has teamed up with Imprinted Apparel to sell merchandise in support of the non-profit organization.
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