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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.
For the second year in a row, the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra is partnering with the Peterborough Field Naturalists to combine music and nature at Tecasy Ranch in Trent Hills in Peterborough County. On September 6, 2025, field guides will walk participants through an easy forested trail walk that will be interspersed with ensembles of music performances. Pictured are Jaye Marsh on flute and Jennifer Burford on violin during the inaugural event in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Symphony Orchestra)

Music and nature come together during the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra’s second annual Musical Nature...

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Held in partnership with the Peterborough Field Naturalists, the September 6 guided walk at Tecasy Ranch will feature intimate musical performances.
Taking in the expansive view of the Indian River from the scenic lookout trail at Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground is just one of many outdoor adventures you can enjoy when road tripping through the Township of Douro-Dummer in Peterborough County. (Photo: Otonabee Conservation)

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas: Caves, canoeing, and cottages in Douro-Dummer

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Located in Peterborough County, the Township of Douro-Dummer offers a blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm in The Kawarthas.
The Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce has expanded its bike share program with new locations at Wilson Fields (pictured), Logie Park, and across from Victoria Park to provide residents and visitors of Lindsay with 25 rentable bikes across six locations. Made possible through support from the City of Kawartha Lakes Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund, the new bikes are intended to support tourism growth, engage new residents, and promote healthy communities. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce)

Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce expands bike share program to six locations

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New pick-up and drop-off locations are available at Logie Park, Wilson Field, and at the Lindsay library across from Victoria Park.
Sarah Quick in a promotional photo for the 2021 restaging of Willy Russell's one-woman play "Shirley Valentine" at Globus Theatre in Bobcaygeon. For the fourth time in her career, Quick is reprising the role of the working-class housewife from Liverpool who goes on a life-changing trip to Greece when Globus Theatre presents the play once again by popular demand for 11 performances from August 13 to 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Globus Theatre)

Sarah Quick returns as ‘Shirley Valentine’ in Globus Theatre’s restaging of Willy Russell’s award-winning...

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The heartwarming and hilarious one-woman show runs at the Bobcaygeon theatre company for 11 performances from August 13 to 23.
According to Experts in Residence at the Innovation Cluster, tech entrepreneurs facing difficulty growing or repeating sales for their small and medium-sized enterprises might need to shift their mindset to solving the customer's problem instead of pitching features and products. The Innovation Cluster offers workshops, bootcamps, and mentorships to help tech entrepreneurs develop the skills needed to grow and repeat sales. (Photo courtesy of the Innovation Cluster)

How tech entrepreneurs can achieve growing and repeatable sales

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The Innovation Cluster offers several programs to help tech sector SMEs build their selling skills.
Founded in 2024 by Susan Williamson, Women's Adventures in Golf is a Peterborough-based volunteer group dedicated to making a welcoming space for women to learn and play golf in a noncompetitive environment while raising funds for local charities. The group is inviting both new and experienced female golfers of all skill levels to participate in the final two events of the 2025 season: "Jettsetter" taking place at Heron Landing Golf Club in Peterborough on Sunday, August 24 and "Mystery at the Club" at Katchiwano Golf Club on Sunday, September 14. (Photo courtesy of Women's Adventures in Golf)

Know Your Locals: Women’s Adventures in Golf in Peterborough supports women and the community

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Founder Susan Williamson is encouraging women to register for the volunteer group's final noncompetitive games of the season on August 24 and September 14.
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.
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