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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.
The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) has been advocating for having a provincial licensing framework for ridesharing in Ontario, something the provincial government has recognized in its 2025 fall economic statement. According to EOWC, one of the benefits of having provincial standards is supporting innovative transit solutions in rural communities, such as Town of Innisfil in Simcoe County where Innisfil Transit offers on-demand, flat-fare rides using a voucher-based system through Uber that connect residents with popular destinations. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Uber video)

Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus marks advocacy win related to ridesharing in Ontario

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EOWC chair and Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark pleased to statement about provincial licensing framework in Ontario's fall economic statement.
The Peterborough Humane Society and its partners hosted a community pet pantry distribution event at the Peterborough Public Library on December 12, 2025 to help families who are financially struggling to care for their pets. (Photos: Peterborough Humane Society)

Peterborough Humane Society pet pantry helps families keep their companion animals during tough economic...

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December 12 event distributed pet food and supplies for more than 350 pets and saved 155 households over $100 each.
Municipality of Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate (front, second from right) and Cramahe Township mayor Mandy Martin (front, second from left) have been elected as warden and deputy warden of Northumberland county by their fellow councillors for the final year of this council's 2023-26 term. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County council elects veteran politicians Bob Crate and Mandy Martin as warden and...

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Crate says the final year of this council's term before the 2026 municipal election is about 'finishing strong and staying focused on what comes next'.
A temporary overnight warming centre was established at Northumberland County headquarters on Courthouse Road in Cobourg on November 27, 2025 after county council decided to close the low-barrier warming room at the 310 Division Street shelter (pictured) earlier in the year. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County’s temporary warming centre in Cobourg averaging 15 visitors a night as county...

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Located in a county office building, the warming room offers respite from the cold but is not designed for uninterrupted sleep.
Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Province invests $50,000 in mental health and wellness supports for Kawartha Lakes first responders

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$25,000 grants to paramedics and police through Ontario's MHS4PSP program will provide specialized training and resources.
Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) executive director Vince Bierworth presents National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) worker Bailley Taylor and home and community care manager Nicole Capalbo of Curve Lake First Nation with a cheque for $5,000 to help provide culturally relevant mental health and wellness supports to Elders that are not currently available in the Curve Lake community. (Photo courtesy of GPHSF)

Two senior care initiatives receive $5,000 grants from Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation

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Curve Lake First Nation's mental health and wellness program for Elders and One City's nutrition project for marginalized seniors named 2025 micro grant recipients.
Tara Smith, respiratory therapy charge technologist at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) in Lindsay, and Imran Syed, son of late former RMH physician Dr. Azhar Syed, in the intensive care unit at the Lindsay hospital. Friends and family of Dr. Syed visited RMH on December 8, 2025 to present a cheque representing proceeds raised through the memorial golf tournament held in his honour in September in Oakwood. (Photo courtesy of RMH Foundation)

Son of late former Lindsay physician presents cheque from memorial golf tournament to Ross...

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Donation of $4,109 donation raised at memorial tournament for Dr. Azhar Syed will support growth of Lindsay hospital's critical care capacity.
Lakefield United Church has launched a fundraiser to create a new "community comfort centre" at its location at 47 Regent Street in downtown Lakefield. The church is aiming to raise $27,500 of the total $75,000 cost. (Photo and graphic: Lakefield United Church)

Lakefield United Church launches fundraiser to establish new ‘community comfort centre’

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Regent Street space would provide warmth, power, connection during emergencies and extreme weather events.
One City Peterborough's holiday fundraising campaign aims to raise $200,000 for the charitable organization that supports people who are marginalized or unsheltered through Trinity Community Centre, its supportive housing program, reintegration housing program, and more. (Photo: One City Peterborough)

‘More than four walls’: One City Peterborough’s fundraising campaign focuses on building connection and...

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Charitable organization aims to raise $200,000 through its 'Home for the Holidays' campaign to support people who are unsheltered or marginalized.
Camp Kawartha's Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship program, which uses 30 "landmark" experiences to guide children and youth's development in nature, community, and belonging as they grow from early childhood through the end of high school, has received an Outstanding Flagship Project Award from the United Nations University's Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability. (Photo courtesy of Camp Kawartha)

Camp Kawartha’s youth stewardship program earns global recognition from United Nations University

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Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship receives flagship project award for helping nurture nature-connected children and youth through age-appropriate 'landmark' experiences.
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