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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.
Tight Space Productions, a collective of independent filmmakers in their final year of film school at Toronto Metropolitan University, will be spending one week in Fenelon Falls in October 2025 to shoot a short eco-horror film. Also a metaphor about silencing voices, "The Pines" follows two ecologists who go to a remote cabin to study a mysterious fungus, which slowly infects them as the forest's hidden secrets come to life. The group is aiming to raise $12,000 to fund the ambitious project. (Photo: Tight Space Productions)

Toronto Metropolitan University students raising funds to shoot short horror film in Fenelon Falls...

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'The Pines' by Tight Space Productions follows two ecologists who go to a remote forest to study fungi and discover long-buried secrets.
The annual Oldies 96.7 Fugitive Contest, where one determined listener will catch a mystery Fugitive for a $10,000 reward, is returning to Peterborough starting September 22, 2025. The contest offers five clues revealed on air at scheduled times every weekday, as well as one visual clue and one bonus clue that can be revealed on air at any time. Crack the clues, find the Fugitive, and ask the question "Are you the Oldies 96 point 7 Ten Thousand Dollar Fugitive?" to claim the prize. (Photo courtesy of Oldies 96.7 / My Broadcasting Corporation)

Know Your Locals: Can you track down the Oldies 96.7 Fugitive to win $10,000?

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My Broadcasting Corporation radio station's annual contest returns September 22 with five clues and a bonus clue announced on the air every weekday.
Crews fighting the HAL019 fire east of Burnt River in Kawartha Lakes, which burned across 27 hectares from August 9 to 20, 2025. During that time, Burnt River metal artist Christina Handley used her large Facebook following to collect hundreds of dollars so she could buy drinks and snacks that would energize the firefighters who were battling to bring the fire under control for hours in the heat. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

How a local artist supported firefighters during August’s wildland fire near Burnt River

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With the help of her Facebook followers, metal artist Christina Handley collected hundreds of dollars and supplied crews with water, drinks, and snacks.
Located in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen in Peterborough County, Kawartha Ethanol is a leading producer of fuel-grade ethanol and premium alcohol products that it distributes to companies across Canada. As Canadian businesses look for local suppliers to avoid tariffs, the company's dedication to producing in and distributing within Canada has led to an increase in its fuel-grade ethanol sales. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Ethanol)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Kawartha Ethanol produces and keeps fuel-grade ethanol in...

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A leader in fuel-grade ethanol and premium alcohol, the Havelock company supports local farmers and sells to major Canadian oil and fuel companies.
Rose Terry, Manager of the Business Advisory Centre and Corporate Communications at Community Futures Peterborough, leads growth-stage business entrepreneurs during the first workshop in SOAR, a free training program launched by Community Futures Peterborough and supported by Scotiabank. Over the course of four months and four different cohort programs, successful applicants will learn through expert-led workshops, have access to one-on-one consultations, and learn from other local business owners. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough helps growth-stage businesses SOAR to success

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Topics explored over the free program include marketing, sales acceleration, business expansion, e-commerce, and succession planning.
This summer, more than 70 Bancroft and area professional and amateur artists helped revitalize an iconic mural on the west side of the 23 Bridge Street building as part of the "Embrace" community-driven project held by A Place for the Arts. The revitalized mural, which was originally painted by celebrated local artist Arne Roosman in 2014, was unveiled at a celebratory community event on September 13, 2025. (Photo: Megan Gallant / kawarthaNOW)

More than 70 local artists bring colour to Bancroft by revitalizing Arne Roosman mural

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Professional and amateur artists from 5 to 85 years old joined the 'Embrace' project led by A Place for the Arts over the summer.
Canadian actor and playwright Jonathan Wilson performing in his one-man show "A Public Display of Affection" about his queer youth on the streets of Toronto in the late 1970s and beyond at its world premiere at Crow's Theatre in Toronto in April 2025. In partnership with Ptbo-Nogo Pride, New Stages Theatre is kicking off its 2025-26 season with a staged reading featuring Wilson on Saturday, September 20 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

New Stages Theatre celebrates 2025-26 season opening and Pride Week with ‘A Public Display...

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Jonathan Wilson's one-man show about his queer youth on the streets of Toronto in the late 1970s is a 'rallying cry' in today's political climate,
Brianna Burkitt of Burkitt Solutions Co. in Peterborough is a chaos coordination specialist who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs take control of the backend of their business operations. One-time or ongoing services include digital file cleanup, marketing support, admin, and light bookkeeping support, internal guide creation, and client experience coordination. She offers free discovery calls to prospective clients, as well as a $250 Chaos Audit that can be deducted from future service packages. (Photo courtesy of Burkitt Solutions Co.)

Know Your Locals: Business owners can ‘calm the chaos’ with the help of Burkitt...

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Offering free discovery calls and a $250 Chaos Audit, Peterborough's Brianna Burkitt works hands-on to streamline business operations.
In addition to Canadian brands, the popular GoBoat is one of many lake and cottage products that At The Lake Distributing in Selwyn Township supplies to dealers in The Kawarthas and across Canada. (Photo: GoBoat)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: At the Lake Distributing makes a splash in...

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Niki and Jason Pulchinski were inspired by their love of the water to start the Selwyn-based wholesale distribution company.
The Township of Asphodel-Norwood, located in southern Peterborough County, is home to the world-famous Norwood Fair. A Thanksgiving weekend tradition since 1868, the popular annual fair is a celebration of the township's strong agricultural community, featuring animal shows, competitions, demonstrations, a midway, and much more. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Antiques and agritourism await in Asphodel-Norwood

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Located in the southern reaches of Peterborough County, Asphodel-Norwood is a place where history comes to life through a renowned fall fair, animal experiences, and antique treasures.
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