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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.
The Neighbourhood Vintage at 391 Water Street in downtown Peterborough is the perfect shopping destination to find sustainable and trendy one-of-a-kind vintage gifts for women and men this holiday season. (Photo: Bryan Reid)

Shop the Boro: Find sustainable and trendy one-of-a-kind gifts at The Neighbourhood Vintage in...

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Jacquelyn Craft's Water Street shop offers curated high-quality vintage clothing from a collective of vendors as well as vintage sunglasses and BAGGU bags.
For gatherings ranging from small meetings and seminars to large receptions and celebrations, the Township of Selwyn has six halls and meeting rooms available for rental, including the Marshland Centre in Lakefield with plenty of natural light, cathedral ceilings, and beautiful views. Other rental facilities include the Bridgenorth Community Hall, the Centennial Room in Lakefield, the Ennismore Auditorium at the Ennismore Community Centre, the Neils Pind Room in the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, and The River Den in Lakefield. Each location is fully accessible, has ample parking and kitchen facilities, and is licensed under the LLBO. (Photo courtesy of the Township of Selwyn)

Selwyn Township has a space for every occasion, whether you’re hosting a small meeting...

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Budget-friendly and versatile rental facilities supported by experienced staff can make any gathering a memorable experience.
Give the gift of local this holiday season by shopping at Watson & Lou on Water Street in downtown Peterborough. Focusing on products handmade by artists and makers in the Peterborough area and from across Canada, the shop features a wide selection of candles, bath products, jewellery, stationery, artwork, and holiday-themed goods. During the First Friday art crawl on December 5, 2025, shoppers are also invited to browse and purchase work by Watson & Lou studio members and featured artists. (Photo courtesy of Watson & Lou)

Shop the Boro: Find local handmade gifts this holiday season at Watson & Lou...

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Open 7 days a week during December, Katie Küntz's Water Street shop will also feature work from studio and visiting artists during the First Friday art crawl.
The Neighbourhood Vintage and First Friday Peterborough are teaming up once again to host the fourth annual Holiday Night Market, held in the Bankers Commons Courtyard off Water Street in downtown Peterborough on December 5, 2025. The outdoor market will feature 24 local artisans and makers selling art and homemade goods, as well as live music from five local musicians, and holiday treats and drinks from five downtown restaurants. (Photo: Luke Best)

First Friday Holiday Night Market returns to downtown Peterborough on December 5

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Outdoor market in the Bankers Commons Courtyard features 24 local artists and makers, four local musicians, and food and drink from five downtown restaurants.
At Needles in the Hay on Water Street in downtown Peterborough, owner Deanna Guttman has curated a collection of "Great Gifts for Makers" for the holiday shopping season, including this winter-themed pack of stitch markers from Canadian brand Firefly Notes. Other items in the collection include yarns, threads, project wallets, and other gifts that would appeal to fibre artists of all stripes. (Photo courtesy of Needles in the Hay)

Shop the Boro: Get hooked on fibre art gifts at Needles in the Hay...

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The Water Street yarn and fibre arts store will soon be launching new dates for beginner knitting and crocheting classes,
Pictured during the announcement of the Joyce Family Foundation's historic $1.5 million gift to Fleming College on November 26, 2025 at the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough are (left to right): Maureen Adamson, President, Fleming College; Maureen O'Neill, Executive Director, Joyce Family Foundation; Linda Ricker, Director of Finance, Joyce Family Foundation; Chris Jardine, Associate Vice President, Marketing & Advancement, Fleming College; Katie Pezoulas, Executive Director, Advancement & External Relations, Fleming College; Nick Stone, Associate Vice President, Applied Health, Fleming College; and Joanne Spicer, Vice President, Student Experience, Fleming College. (Photo courtesy of Fleming College)

Fleming College receives transformative $1.5 million gift from Joyce Family Foundation to help students...

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Endowment fund will disburse $5,000 bursaries to 11 full-time students annually to create pathways to post-secondary education.
Established in 2003, Potash Creek Farms in Omemee is one of 11 tree farms located in or near the greater Kawarthas region where people can cut their own or buy pre-cut fresh, locally grown trees. Potash Creek Farms will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November 29 until December 21, 2025. (Photo: Potash Creek Farms / Facebook)

Where to find cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees in the Kawarthas

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With 11 farms already offering fresh locally grown trees, a new family Christmas tree farm is in the works in Douro-Dummer.
Married couple Shannon Mak and Roland Hosier are the creative forces behind the St Veronus Café & Tap Room and the annex bar Bijoux Bar in downtown Peterborough. While St Veronus takes pride in serving rare Belgium ales coupled with Belgium-inspired cuisine, Bijoux Bar offers an extensive wine list and original twists on classic cocktails. From holiday lunches and dinners to intimate cocktail parties, both locations offer a unique atmosphere for holiday gatherings. (Photo courtesy of St Veronus)

Shop the Boro: Host your holiday get-togethers at St Veronus and Bijoux Bar in...

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Roland Hosier and Shannon Mak's side-by-side venues offer both Belgium-inspired dining and an intimate space for private functions.
The entire original cast from New Stages Theatre's 2023 production of "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show" will be reprising their roles when the show returns to Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough for six performances from December 10 to 14, 2025. From left to right: Brad Brackenridge, Megan Murphy, director Mark Wallace, Kerry Griffin, M. John Kennedy, Ordena Stephens-Thompson, and musical director Gabriel Vaillant. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

New Stages Peterborough brings back ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ in...

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For six performances from December 10 to 14, Market Hall will once again be transformed into a 1940s radio station in Joe Landry's acclaimed adaptation of the classic holiday film.
A co-founder of Blue Wave Taekwondo in Peterborough, Linda Touzin will be representing the Taekwondo Ontario team at the 2026 Taekwondo Canada National Championships in Halifax from February 5 to 7 in the female over 65 category of poomsae, which are choreographed non-contact defensive and offensive movements performed in a set pattern. At 67 years old, Touzin is an advocate for not only women and girls in taekwondo but for seniors, as poomsae can improve balance, strength, bone health, and flexibility. (Photo courtesy of Blue Wave Taekwondo)

67-year-old Linda Touzin of Peterborough to represent Ontario at the Taekwondo Canada National Championships

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Blue Wave Taekwondo co-founder earned a spot by winning gold in the 'poomsae' category at the Taekwondo Ontario Team Selection Games.
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