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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.
Claudia MacDonald is the owner and founder of Heritage Blooms U Pick Flower Farm in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood. She, her husband Ben, and their three children moved to the farm in 2021 to raise grass-fed cattle for Ben's family business, Heritage Cattle Co., but Claudia was in search of ways to beautify the 96-acre property while exploring her creative side. It led to the establishment of 12 no-till beds which now grow hundreds of varieties of flowers used to make curated bouquets and for pick-your-own experiences. (Photo courtesy of Heritage Blooms U Pick Flower Farm)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Heritage Blooms U Pick Flower Farm grows unique...

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From cut-your-own experiences to workshops and bouquet bars, there are many ways to enjoy the local fresh blooms at the Township of Asphodel-Norwood farm.
On July 26, 2025, Campbellford registered nurse Emma Rogers will be releasing "Darkness Before Light," a memoir about her lived experience with bipolar disorder, addictions, and self-destruction and her road to healing and recovery. With a goal of breaking the stigma around mental illness, she has also launched a community platform, leads writing workshops and speaking engagements, and will be hosting a community walk for mental health on July 19 at Jackson Park in Peterborough. (Photos courtesy of Emma Rogers)

Campbellford nurse releasing memoir of her mental health journey to help fight stigma

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As part of her new community-building platform, Emma Rogers is also hosting a mental health walk on July 19 at Jackson Park in Peterborough.
Michael Beauclerc performing with the Beau Dixon Band at Peterborough Musicfest in July 2024. The professional drummer is launching Mad Music School in his hometown of Lakefield on July 7, 2025. The new school offers expert-led private and group lessons for beginner and seasoned musicians of all ages, including instruction in drums, hand percussion, piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele with vocals to come. (Photo: Conor Murphy)

Professional drummer Michael Beauclerc opens Mad Music School in Lakefield

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The school provides group and private lessons in drums, hand percussion, piano, guitar, bass, and ukulele with vocals to come.
Since 2017, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 13 to 21 living in the Peterborough area have been building resiliency, developing leadership skills, and finding their community through Camp fYrefly Ontario. Held at Trent University, the four-day leadership retreat engages youth in activities and workshops led by local artists and provides them with resources for support in the community. This year's camp is being held from August 7 to 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Camp fYrefly Ontario)

Camp fYrefly helps 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Peterborough find their community

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The Ontario chapter of Canada's only 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership retreat returns to Trent University from August 7 to 10.
Zephyr Bugelli gives a high five to his sister Trinity as they restore the iconic sunflower mural at The Only Café in downtown Peterborough, which was originally painted by Jeremy Moore more than 25 years ago. Zephyr says it feels like a full-circle moment as the siblings' mother used to take them to The Only when they were children. (Photo: Zach Ward)

The Only Café in downtown Peterborough revitalizes landmark mural for its 35th anniversary

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Zephyr Bugelli and his sister Trinity, long-time patrons of the restaurant, have restored the iconic sunflower mural on the outside wall.
Executive Director Devon Girard speaks with her team at Community Futures Peterborough, which has announced its participation in CANtrade™, a new flexible loan program that will support established for-profit businesses in the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County in adapting to trade uncertainty. The program offers loans from $5,000 to $150,000 with reduced interest rates, interest-only payments for the first six months, and repayment terms are available up to 60 months with no penalties for prepayments. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

New CANtrade™ loan program now available from Community Futures Peterborough to help businesses adapt...

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The program supports established businesses in the city and county of Peterborough through flexible financing with reduced lending rates.
Kelly Convery left her stressful career working as a paramedic for Peterborough County to begin Sanctuary Flower Fields in the Township of Selwyn. Growing cut flowers as well as offering photography sessions and regular wellness events, retreats, and workshops in partnership with many local businesses and artisans, the farm is committed to offering a destination location to connect with nature for health and rejuvenation. (Photo: Mary Zita Payne Photography)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: the local economy blooms at Sanctuary Flower Fields

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Kelly Convery's farm in the Township of Selwyn collaborates with dozens of local businesses, photographers, and entrepreneurs.
Chris Brackenridge of Squirrel Creek Farm teaches Millbrook resident David McNab about farming for a video about the farmers' way of life and the challenges they face. What began with a kind gesture from the Brackenridge family to visiting farmers from the Galapagos Islands led to McNab filming four seasons' worth of footage on the farm. The footage was recently sold to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture for enough money to support six years of school for the 12-year-old son of a female farmer in Kenya that McNab has been sponsoring. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of David McNab video)

Millbrook’s farming community is helping support the education of a Kenyan farmer’s 12-year-old son

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With the help of Squirrel Creek Farm, David McNab used the proceeds from selling farming life footage to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to create a scholarship.
The Peterborough Folk Festival's 2025 Emerging Artist Award winner Jeanne Truax performing at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough in February 2024. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist released her debut single "I Know What Your Like" in May 2025 with the help of her brother Nathan, who won the Emerging Artist Award in 2022. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

Jeanne Truax is the Peterborough Folk Festival’s 2025 Emerging Artist

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The 22-year-old musician, who recently released her debut single 'I Know What You Like', will open for headliner Basia Bulat at August 14 kick-off concert.
Literally and figuratively in the "out" house at their 2006 wedding on the Haida Gwaii islands in British Columbia, Peterborough healthcare professionals Sheena Howard and Vanita Lokanathan were among the first same-sex couples in Canada to be legally married. Today, the couple share why Pride Month celebrations are so important for showing solidarity and providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ people. (Photo courtesy of Sheena Howard and Vanita Lokanathan)

Sheena Howard and Vanita Lokanathan on the need to advertise safe spaces for LGBTQ+...

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The two Peterborough healthcare professionals were among the first same-sex couples to be legally married in Canada.
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