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Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Based in Northumberland County, Natalie Hamilton is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience. Her reporting is funded by the Government of Canada through its Local Journalism Initiative.
Municipality of Brighton council has declared April 14 - 19, 2025 as "Love Local Week" in Brighton. The week encompasses initiatives which encourage people to shop locally and support area businesses, including 1,000 Love Local tote bags available at select retail businesses in Brighton to customers who make a purchase of $30. (Photos: Municipality of Brighton / Facebook)

Brighton launches ‘Love Local Week’ to promote shopping locally, support business community, and stimulate...

Economic development department creates online space for residents and businesses to share products they've found in Brighton that are made in Canada.
Community Futures Peterborough and municipal and business organization partners have come together to create a "tariff toolkit" aimed at helping local businesses navigate the impact of tariffs. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Community Futures Peterborough and partners launch ‘tariff toolkit’ for local businesses

Downloadable guide is intended to help businesses assess their current trade strategies and explore new opportunities.
Located at 64 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay, A Place Called Home (APCH) offers shelter and a daily drop-in service for unhoused people in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. (Photo: APCH)

A Place Called Home in need of Easter treats for children staying at Lindsay...

Community members can also help by donating turkey, ham, vegetables, desserts for an Easter Sunday dinner.
Northumberland County council (left to right, front to back): Cramahe Township mayor Mandy Martin, warden and Brighton mayor Brian Ostrander, deputy warden and Port Hope mayor Olena Hankivsky, Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate, Hamilton Township mayor Scott Gibb, Cobourg mayor Lucas Cleveland, and Alnwick/Haldimand mayor John Logel. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Four Northumberland County mayors to get strong powers under provincial proposal

Mayors of Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton, and Trent Hills among 169 additional municipalities to get the powers on May 1.
Northumberland County is gearing up for Earth Day on April 22, 2025 with a variety of activities, including the popular "Mayors' Keep the County Clean Challenge." (Graphic: Northumberland County)

Northumberland launches ‘Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge’ for 15th year

Community members can register with their municipality for friendly competition running from April 21 to 26.
Kawartha Conservation staff are working to clear downed trees, overhanging branches, and storm debris at both Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay and Windy Ridge Conservation Area near Omemee following the March 2025 ice storm that caused widespread damage to both properties. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation / Facebook)

Kawartha Conservation working to restore access to Ken Reid and Windy Ridge Conservation Areas...

'It's heartbreaking to see some of the iconic trees destroyed, but the forest is still quite resilient and strong': Kristie Virgoe.
An encampment near Rivera Park in Lindsay in 2024. (Photo: Lindsay Community Watch / Facebook)

City of Kawartha Lakes staff present proposed encampment response policy to council

'Approaching this issue with empathy, effective communication, and a commitment to long-term housing solutions over time is key': city's human services manager.
Best-selling author, local educator, and parent disability advocate Adelle Purdham is one of the three featured presenters at the "Spring into Learning Series" on May 3, 2025 at Five Counties Children's Centre in Peterborough. The event is open to anyone in the community who has a child with a disability or works with individuals with disabilities. (Photo courtesy of Adelle Purdham)

Peterborough symposium on May 3 encourages people to see the abilities, not disabilities, in...

Best-selling author and parent disability advocate Adelle Purdham is one of three speakers at Five Counties Children's Centre's 'Spring into Learning Series' .
Northumberland County Archives & Museum (NCAM) has announced its inaugural exhibition at its new Cobourg facility will be titled Gidinawendimin, meaning "we are all related" in Anishinaabemowin, also known as the Ojibwe language. The new museum is expected to open in the fall of 2025. In recognition of Cameco's support for the exhibition, the public research and programming space within the new NCAM facility will be named the "Cameco Reading Room." (Rendering: Salter Pilon Architecture)

Northumberland County Archives & Museum announces its inaugural exhibit will be on the Michi...

Launching in the fall at museum's new Cobourg location, the exhibit will also be at Peterborough Museum and Archives in 2026 along with a touring version.
Local food systems is one of the topics to be highlighted at the Municipality of Port Hope's first-ever sustainable expo on April 27, 2025 at Port Hope High School, along with climate action, renewable energy, waste reduction, water sustainability, nature-based solutions, active transportation, and more. (Photo: Port Hope Farmers' Market / Facebook)

Port Hope hosts its first-ever sustainability expo on April 27

Free event will showcase efforts of local organizations, businesses, and individuals leading the way in environmental stewardship.

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