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Articles by Megan Gallant

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.
Tickets are now on sale for the 105th annual International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), to be held in Kawartha Lakes from October 1 to 5, 2024 at the Lindsay Exhibition Fairgrounds. The largest event of its kind in North America, the five-day event is a celebration of agriculture and rural living with plowing competitions, demonstrations, a rodeo, an exhibitor showcase, local food, nonstop live music, entertainment and more. (Photo courtesy of IPM)

North America’s largest annual agriculture and rural expo is coming to the Kawartha Lakes...

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Running from October 1 - 5, the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo features plowing competitions, a rodeo, live music, exhibitors, an education centre, and much more.
Recharge Solutions owner Gail Moorhouse has decades of experience as both a board member and executive director of non-profit organizations. At her consulting practice, Moorhouse helps small non-profit organizations become more efficient by providing consultations and workshops focused on governance and strategy. (Photo courtesy of Recharge Solutions)

Know Your Locals: Recharge Solutions helps small non-profit organizations become more efficient

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With experience as a non-profit leader and board member, Gail Moorhouse lends her knowledge through consultations and workshops around governance and strategy.
Peterborough performer, emcee, and local celebrity Linda Kash has a very busy schedule in place over the fall and winter of 2024. She will be emceeing at local fundraising events, leading beginner improv classes for children through the Peterborough Academy for Performing Arts, leading adult improv classes through klusterfork, and taking on the role of Scrooge in a two-person rendition of the classic Christmas tale. (Photo courtesy of Linda Kash)

Where to see Peterborough’s Linda Kash in action this fall

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From leading kids and adult improv classes to hosting fundraisers, playing Scrooge, the veteran performer and new grandmother has a lot on her plate.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawarthas Region is partnering with the Women's Business Network of Peterborough to host the inaugural Women Build Retreat from October 4 - 6, 2024 at Camp Timberlane in the Haliburton Highlands. As well as raising funds for Habitat's upcoming multi-unit housing build in Haliburton, the retreat will see participants spend the weekend constructing garden planters for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton's HERS women's shelter in Haliburton, engaging in adventurous and relaxing guided and unguided activities, and connecting with one another. (Graphic: Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawarthas Region)

Women’s fall retreat in Haliburton promises an unforgettable experience while supporting affordable home ownership

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Habitat PKR and WBN are teaming up for inaugural 'Women Build Retreat' from October 4-6 that blends adventure, construction, relaxation, and community.
Three teenage beekeepers residing in the Kawarthas will represent Canada at the International Meeting for Young Beekeepers to be held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from December 18 to 21, 2024. The meeting, which aims to promote education and encourage the next generation of beekeepers, will feature a competition consisting of practical and academic disciplines. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Junior Beekeepers)

Meet the Kawartha teens who will be representing Canada at the International Meeting for...

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Three graduates of Kawartha Junior Beekeepers and their mentors will be heading to Dubai for the meeting and competition from December 18 to 21.
"The Story of Us" by Canadian author Catherine Hernandez was chosen as the selection for the Peterborough Public Library's 2024 "One Book, One Ptbo", which aims to connect the community through a shared reading experience. "One Book, One Ptbo" includes several topical events throughout the fall relating to the novel, including book clubs, presentations, potlucks, and a reading from the author. (Photo: Peterborough Public Library)

This fall’s ‘One Book, One Ptbo’ encourages conversations through a shared community reading experience

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Peterborough Public Library hosting events around Catherine Hernandez's 'The Story of Us' including book clubs, presentations, workshops, an author reading, and more.
Former federal cabinet minister and ONWARD founder Maryam Monsef will be delivering a keynote address and sharing stories about the power of collaboration at the "Resilient Women, Resilient Economies" networking event on September 12, 2024 at Launch Kawartha in Lindsay. With food and drinks available, the event offers the opportunity for female professionals and those who support them to connect, share stories, and form partnerships. (Photo: ONWARD website)

Maryam Monsef to deliver keynote at networking event for female professionals at Lindsay’s Launch...

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The 'Resilient Women, Resilient Economies' event on September 12 featuring former federal cabinet minister is part of the GiveBack Women's Mentorship Initiative.
The Kawartha String Orchestra is kicking off weekly rehearsals for its 2024-25 season on Wednesday, September 4, with its winter benefit concert set for Sunday, November 24 at Emmanuel United Church in Peterborough. The orchestra is looking for violin, viola, cello, and bass players who are at approximately an intermediate level. No auditions are necessary. Prospective players can try a session without obligation. (Photo: Doug Haskell)

Kawartha String Orchestra welcomes new members to rehearsals this fall for its 2024-25 season

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Peterborough-based community orchestra is preparing for its winter benefit concert on November 24.
4th Line Theatre is presenting the world premiere production of "The Verandah Society: Up to Snow Good," created by and starring Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy and directed by Kim Blackwell, for eight performances at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from December 11 to 15, 2024. The holiday-themed show will feature original festive songs and stories as well as surprise guests. (Photo: Mary Zita-Payne)

4th Line Theatre to produce world premiere of ‘The Verandah Society: Up to Snow...

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The latest reiteration of Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy's song and storytelling experience runs at the Peterborough Theatre Guild from December 11 to 15.
Former Blackhoney owner Lisa Dixon in August 2005, just after signing the lease at 221 Hunter Street in downtown Peterborough which grew into a coffeehouse, bakery, and catering empire before she sold the business in 2023. Dixon will be combing through nearly 20 years of memories made at Blackhoney while she puts together a cookbook full of the most popular dishes and desserts from the business. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Dixon)

Peterborough chef Lisa Dixon to chronicle almost 20 years of Blackhoney with a new...

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The former owner of the downtown Peterborough bakery and coffeehouse is collecting her favourite recipes and stories.
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