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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.
Lesley Heighway, president and CEO of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) Foundation, speaks to media during an event on August 6, 2025 to celebrate the opening of the donor-funded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) courtyard, a $1.5 million purpose-built outdoor healing space that will support the recovery and well-being of some of the regional hospital's most vulnerable mental health patients. During the event, Heighway also announced the PRHC Foundation has expanded its Campaign for PRHC by another $10 million to $70 million. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography for kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough Regional Health Centre celebrates new donor-funded PICU courtyard as a ‘new gold standard’...

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At the August 6 event at the regional hospital, the PRHC Foundation also announced the expansion of its Campaign for PRHC to $70 million.
At their seasonal Keene barbeque joint Muddy's Pit BBQ, Neil and Julie Lorenzen have supported the local economy for 16 years by sourcing locally grown meats, vegetables, and beverages, and by inviting local musicians to perform during their weekly live music series. In return, several local businesses support Muddy's by selling their homemade barbeque sauce. (Photo courtesy of Muddy's Pit BBQ)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Muddy’s Pit BBQ in Keene has been smoking...

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Along with supporting the local economy, the barbeque joint in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township hosts local musicians every week.
The three-piece Lineas sofa and club chairs from Vancouver-based and family-owned Ratana are among the outdoor furniture that will be on sale up to 75 per cent off during Shop The Lake's Warehouse Clearance Sale. Running from August 8 to 10, 2025, the largest sale of the Peterborough retailer's season includes outdoor furniture and umbrellas as well and boutique décor like candles, barware, tableware, cushions, and more. (Photo: Shop The Lake)

Know Your Locals: Get up to 75% off outdoor furniture and décor at Shop...

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The Peterborough patio furniture store will have sale prices on boutique décor and high-quality furniture brands including Ratana, Gensun, and Cabana Coast.
In 2020, Katie Maitland expanded operations at the family farm her parents purchased in 1987 in the Township of Douro-Dummer and created Wanderlight Alpaca Experience, a unique agritourism destination in Peterborough County. The farm has continued to partner with several local businesses to offer unique experiential offerings which now include walking, dining, stargazing, and doing an escape maze — all featuring loveable alpacas. (Photo courtesy of Wanderlight Alpaca Experience)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Wanderlight Alpaca Experience offers unique agritourism experiences

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From stargazing to an escape maze, there are many ways to enjoy time with the alpacas at the Township of Douro-Dummer farm.
Trent University social work graduate Kellie Dowdall, an in-home recreation therapy volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, and Haliburton, joined Bob at his home for at least one hour per week since the fall of 2024 to engage in a number of social activities, including building with LEGO blocks. The in-home recreation therapy program is just one of the many flexible opportunities available for people who are interested in volunteering with the organization that supports people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia and their families. (Photo courtesy of Alzheimer Society PKLNH)

Find fulfillment as a volunteer with the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland...

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How in-home recreation therapy volunteer Kellie Dowdall developed a meaningful one-on-one connection with Bob, who is living with dementia.
A statue of a buck (male deer) welcomes visitors to Buckhorn, the heart of The Kawarthas, located in the southwest corner of the Municipality of Trent Lakes along Trent-Severn Waterway. The buck statue is located in the parking lot leading to Lock 31, one of the busiest locks on the waterway and a must-see attraction for the entire family when taking a road trip through Trent Lakes. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Wines, Wellness, and Wandering in Trent Lakes

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Located in the northwest corner of Peterborough County, Trent Lakes offers rejuvenation and adventure for the whole family in The Kawarthas.
A work by visual artist Paul Nabuurs in his home studio, a recently renovated church building at 1580 English Line North in Douro-Dummer north of Warsaw. Nabuurs' studio is Tour Stop 34 of the 41st annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour presented by the Art Gallery of Peterborough and taking place across Peterborough and the Kawarthas on September 27 and 28, 2025. (Photo: Zach Ward)

Explore the art of Peterborough and the Kawarthas during the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour

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Presented by the Art Gallery of Peterborough, the 41st annual self-guided tour on September 27 and 28 features 50 artists at 39 studios.
Wyatt Lamoureux, Alison Beckwith, and Jean Parker performing in Dave Carley's short play "Like A Blueberry Goldfish" during the 10-Minute Play Series at the 2024 Port Hope Arts Festival. Carley's play "Carpool" and Lamoureux's play "Small Talk" are among the 12 plays that will be staged at six outdoor locations during the 10-Minute Play Series at the Port Hope Arts Festival on August 9, 2025 and also the following day during 10-Minute Sunday, which will feature 10 plays staged at the Peterborough Theatre Guild at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Photo: Ken Solilo Photography)

See fast and fierce theatre with 10-minute plays in Port Hope and Peterborough

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Inspired by the 10-Minute Play Series at the Port Hope Arts Festival, returning on August 9, the Peterborough Theatre Guild is staging 10-Minute Sunday on August 10.
Beyond the Buckhorn-branded clothing and merchandise available at her home décor and gift store Style Your Nest in Buckhorn, owner Jamie Stephenson supports the local and Canadian economy by stocking products from local makers and Canadian brands, or acquiring products sourced through Canadian distributors. The seasonal retail location with a 24/7 online store also invests a portion of pottery sales back into the community every month by donating it to various local charities and organizations. (Photo: Stef Pollari Studios)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Style Your Nest in Buckhorn helps decorate your...

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Jamie Stephenson's home decor and gift store in the Municipality of Trent Lakes supports local makers and donates a portion of sales to local charities.
Millbrook artist and educator Saira Knowles has launched a new e-commerce business, The Painted Gift, where she has curated 16 collections of unique greeting cards she has designed and hand-painted. Available as prints or original watercolours, the cards feature whimsical, colourful designs of animals, florals, landscapes, and even sourdough bread. Each card comes with an attached ribbon and cardboard easel so it can be easily displayed as a work of art. (Photo courtesy of The Painted Gift)

Know Your Locals: Give a ‘card that lives forever’ with original artwork from The...

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Millbrook artist Saira Knowles hand-paints colourful, whimsical greeting cards with an attached ribbon and cardboard easel for easy display,
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