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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.
Matthew and Kristin Morgan and her husband Matthew are the owners of The Eyrie, a birds of prey facility near Apsley in North Kawartha Township that provides educational outreach and hosts demonstrations at their facility with the aim of providing interactions with raptors that inspire conservation. This past winter, the couple was flooded with support from the local community after they lost buildings due to weather and many of their raptors were poisoned. (Photo courtesy of The Eyrie)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: The Eyrie inspires conservation by educating the public...

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After a devastating winter, the birds of prey centre near Apsley in North Kawartha Township found support from the community.
This summer, Apsley real estate agent Tania Rightmyer set out to complete a self-imposed challenge to stand-up paddleboard along the entire perimeter of Chandos Lake, one of the largest lakes in the region, to see every cottage from the water's view. Over the course of eight days, 15 hours, and more than 70 kilometres, she met with many neighbours, saw wildlife, and raised awareness about how clean the lake is. (Photo via Tania Rightmyer / Facebook)

Tania Rightmyer wraps up personal challenge to paddleboard the entire shoreline of Chandos Lake

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After setting a New Year's goal to see every cottage on the lake from the water, she completed the 72.57-kilometre journey over eight days and 15 hours.
A charming village in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Millbrook is a popular film location and is home to the greatest number of historically designated buildings per capita in Canada. From quaint shops and restaurants to expansive hiking trails and outdoor theatre, it's one of the many locations you can enjoy when road tripping through the Township of Cavan Monaghan. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Step into the past and race into the future...

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Located in the southwestern corner of Peterborough County, Cavan Monaghan preserves a rich history while providing excitement and thrills for everyone.
Peterborough resident Noella Koshul, a grief counsellor and end-of-life doula, crafts sparkling, colourful, and unique birdbaths made from second-hand serving platters, bowls, and other dishware that she finds at thrift stores and yard sales. Though originally a hobby to help her relax and de-stress from work, she now sells them through Facebook and Kijiji. (Photos courtesy of Noella Koshul)

Peterborough resident Noella Koshul repurposes dishware into one-of-a-kind birdbaths

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Not only are the upcycled birdbaths good for birds and for the environment, making them helps Koshul de-stress from her jobs as a grief counsellor and college instructor.
As part of its eight-play 2025-26 season, New Stages Theatre will be restaging "It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre from December 10 to 14, 2025. Pictured is the cast from the original 2023 production (Megan Murphy, Brad Brackenridge, Kerry Griffin, M. John Kennedy, Ordena Stephens-Thompson, and musical director Gabriel Vaillant), all of whom will be reprising their roles, as will director Mark Wallace. (Photo: Dahlia Katz)

Tickets now on sale for New Stages Theatre’s 2025-26 season at Market Hall in...

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Eight-play season of contemporary professional theatre introduces reserved seating for the first time and includes the return of an acclaimed holiday show.
The 2025-26 Board of Directors of the Women's Business Network of Peterborough (from left to right, back and front): Membership Director Victoria McAuley, Program Director Ashley Bonner, Program Director Tina Thornton, Director at Large Victoria Shaoling Wang, Publicity Director Tiffany Daskewich, Social Director Tiffany Alton, Treasurer Cindy Koshowski, Past President Katelyn Kemp, President Adeilah Dahlke, Tech Director Jessica Erickson, and Secretary Akshana Katoch. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

2025-26 season of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough promises to ‘spark community and...

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Jigsaw Organizing Solutions owner Adeilah Dahlke is returning as president for the season, with new initiatives including monthly fundraisers for local nonprofits.
Located on the Preddy family farm in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan in Peterborough County, Escape Maze is an entertainment facility that offers indoor and outdoor escape rooms and mazes, laser tag, haunts, camping, and disc golf. The family-owned business supports the local economy by designing attractions for local businesses and including them in some of their activities. In return, many local businesses participate in activities and host team-building exercises at Escape Maze. (Photo courtesy of Escape Maze)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Escape Maze encourages group fun while supporting local...

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The family-run farm in Otonabee-South Monaghan offers a range of adventures and activities including escape rooms and mazes, haunts, laser tag, disc golf, and more.
Bannock & Bean founder Katie Beaver with her partner Adrian Thomas. The Anishinaabe artist began her mobile business this summer to serve fresh bannock, good coffee, and other treats at festivals and events around Peterborough. Bannock & Bean also sells Beaver's original, cheeky beaver-themed cards, magnets, and stickers. (Photo courtesy of Bannock & Bean)

Indigenous-owned mobile business brings fresh bannock and original cheeky artwork to Peterborough

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Anishinaabe entrepreneur Katie Beaver founded Bannock & Bean to share her traditional family recipe and love of coffee.
Visitors and locals alike will have the chance to explore the Haliburton Highlands in all its glory when the Hike Haliburton Festival returns from September 18 to 21, 2025. The 22nd annual festival is bigger than ever, featuring more than 40 guided hikes led by local volunteers, self-guided hikes, paid excursions by adventure outfitters, and cultural events and activities taking place across Haliburton County. (Photo courtesy of Haliburton County)

Hike Haliburton returns with more than 40 free guided hikes across the Haliburton Highlands...

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The largest annual hiking festival in Canada returns from September 18 to 21 with free guided hikes, paid excursions, cultural events, and more.
Based in Apsley in the Township of North Kawartha in Peterborough County, HitcHinge is a self-supporting, self-contained dock coupler designed and patented by Andy Assinck after he spent years struggling to install and remove docks on his own. Owned and operated by Andy and his wife Rita Marie Assinck, HitcHinge sells its made-in-Canada products to local dock builders and retailers as well as hardware stores and distributors across the Kawarthas. (Photo courtesy of HitcHinge)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: HitcHinge in Apsley connects local businesses with innovative...

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The North Kawartha Township business owned by Andy Assinck and Rita Marie Assinck sources materials from local and Canadian suppliers.
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