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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.
In April 2022, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region helped 41 individuals, seniors, couples, and families become homeowners with the completion of Phase One of the 33 Leahy's Lane multi-residential condominium. Habitat is now raising funds to support the completion of the Phase Two 12-unit affordable condo development at 21 Leahy's Lane, including through the inaugural "Sunday Dinner at the ReStore" fundraiser at the Peterborough North ReStore on October 22, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

‘Sunday Dinner at the ReStore’ on October 22 raising funds for 12-unit affordable condo...

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region invites supporters to come together as a family and enjoy a shared meal while supporting affordable homeownership.
"Moon of the Crusted Snow" by Waubgeshig Rice, a 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller set in a small Anishinaabe community, was chosen earlier this year for the Peterborough Public Library's inaugural "One Book, One Ptbo" event. The event aims to build community through a shared reading experience, and culminates with a public reading by the author in Peterborough on November 15, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Library)

‘One Book, One Ptbo’ is building community through the shared experience of reading the...

Peterborough Public Library is hosting events this fall for this year's selection, 'Moon of the Crusted Snow' by Waubgeshig Rice, including an author reading at the library.
Canadian comedian Deborah Kimmett is making her return to Peterborough with her hit show "Overnight Sensation" in the Nexicom Studio at Showplace Performance Centre on October 19, 2023. Combining her stand-up and storytelling with music by blues singer Kim Pollard, Kimmett will talk about turning 65 and ageism, auditioning for the nursing home, getting along with neighbours, dealing with hecklers, and more. (Photo courtesy of Deborah Kimmett)

Comedian Deborah Kimmett makes a hilarious return to Peterborough with her new show ‘Overnight...

October 19 performance downstairs at Showplace Performance Centre will be a funny and touching commentary on ageism, getting along with neighbours, and much more.
Tyrone Flowers first moved to Peterborough with his spouse Lauren Mortlock five years ago with the goal of opening their own restaurant. In May, after two decades working in every from dishwasher to bartender and chef, Flowers opened The Vine, offering a menu focused on seafood and plant-based options to pair with a weekend brunch. The Vine is more than a restaurant, with bread loaves available wholesale on weekends and special events like drag shows and movie nights coming soon. (Photo courtesy of The Vine)

Downtown Peterborough’s new pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan restaurant The Vine is serving up something...

Tyrone Flowers and Lauren Mortlock's restaurant now has its liquor licence, has launched a new menu, and has some special events coming for fall.
Jordan Lyall is an award-winning wedding and family photographer based out of Peterborough. While she's been doing wedding and family photography for 20 years, she only recently discovered the documentary-style photography that now drives her passion and defines her brand. Lyall captures real-life moments without directing, posing or altering them. This captured moment won Lyall a This is Reportage: Family award. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Peterborough’s Jordan Lyall captures real life through her photography

The award-winning photographer is on a mission to change how people think about family photos.
Brothers Andrew and Sean Fitzpatrick will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of their online independent bookstore Take Cover Books with the grand opening of a brick-and-mortar location in Peterborough's East City that will also offer a reading club, book readings and signings, and a community space for other events. The brothers are hosting a grand opening of the bookstore at 59 Hunter Street East on September 9, 2023. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Online bookstore Take Cover Books ready for its next chapter with new bricks-and-mortar location...

Brothers Andrew and Sean Fitzpatrick will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of their independent business with a grand opening on September 9.
Kawarthas Northumberland is promoting its Taste of the Trent-Severn Waterway (TSW) culinary tourism program with a giant fork that's over six feet tall. Pictured at Campbellford's The Dockside Bistro, the giant fork will be passed between businesses participating in the program, both providing a fun photo opportunity for guests and the potential to win fun prizes from some of the businesses. (Photo courtesy of Kawarthas Northumberland / RTO8)

Enjoy a Taste of the Trent-Severn Waterway and find the giant fork

Cafés, restaurants, breweries, and retail businesses in Kawarthas Northumberland communities are offering culinary products inspired by the historic waterway that links them all.
Kara Parcells is a registered dental hygienist and owner of Evolve Dental Hygiene, Lindsay's first independent brick-and-mortar dental hygiene practice. After less than a year in business, Evolve Dental Hygiene will be relocating from its current location in the Adelaide Clinic to a nearby building at 232 Kent Street West this fall. (Photo courtesy of Evolve Dental Hygiene)

Lindsay’s Evolve Dental Hygiene is expanding into its own location this fall

Owner and registered dental hygienist Kara Parcells takes a client-focused approach to dental hygiene.
In 2018, Peterborough photographer Heather Doughty was inspired to start a portrait project that would showcase remarkable local women and encourage them to tell their stories. Inspire: The Women's Portrait Project now includes portraits and stories of over 500 women and has expanded with additional projects featuring inspiring women including FarmHER, She Inspires Me, Mom Bod, and Day of the Girl. Pictured is Doughty (front middle) at the "Inspire-bration" event held at The Venue in Peterborough in January 2020 to celebrate the 2019 Inspire nominees. (Photo: Aleisha Boyd Photography)

Inspire: The Women’s Portrait Project is helping women feel good in their ‘mom bods’

Photographer Heather Doughty launches the 'Mom Bod 2.0' exhibit at VentureNorth in downtown Peterborough on September 17.
Unbeknownst to many visitors and locals alike, about 10 per cent of Algonquin Provincial Park is situated within the Haliburton Highlands and accessible from the Southern Gate, which is much less busy and crowded than the bustling East and West Gates but still gives visitors access to the rugged beauty of the park, including the popular High Falls. (Photo courtesy of Haliburton County Tourism)

Experience the quieter side of Algonquin Park this fall from the South Gate in...

From backcountry camping to hiking, cycling, and even horseback riding, it's a unique region of Ontario's largest provincial park.

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