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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.
Catherine McNeely accepts the "Bee a Hero" award from City of Kawartha Lakes councillor Pat Warren as the city's environmental advisory committee Deb Pearson (left) and Mayor Doug Elmslie look on during the committee of the whole meeting on October 7, 2025. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of City of Kawartha Lakes video)

City of Kawartha Lakes recognizes residents and businesses with ‘Bee a Hero’ and environmental...

Catherine McNeely, Zachary Steele, Diane and Glenn Hunt, John Bush, Kristie McCabe, and Bonita O'Neill among the award recipients.
The annual "Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice" event on September 28, 2025 at Victoria Park in Cobourg raised $70,796 for the Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation. (Photo: Ed's House / Facebook)

‘Hike, Bike and Bark for Hospice’ raises $70,796 for Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care...

More than 220 people and 60 dogs participated in annual event in Cobourg on September 28.
For the second year in a row, Five Counties Children's Centre is offering an accessible trick-or-treating experience called "All-o-wwen" for clients and their families in Cobourg, Lindsay, and Peterborough. The children's treatment centre is also offering tips for community members who want to offer an inclusive Halloween experience at their own homes. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre hosts accessible ‘All-o-ween’ events in Cobourg, Lindsay, and Peterborough

Along with the events for clients and their families, Five Counties offers some tips for those who want to offer an inclusive Halloween experience at their own homes.
Peterborough Athletic Concussion Awareness (PACA) and the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) have announced the panellists for the inaugural Peterborough Concussion Summit on October 28, 2025 at the Market Hall in downtown Peterborough. From left to right, top and bottom: Andie Hickling, Janice Runza, Paul Hunter, Scott Cockburn, Connor Massimo, Dr. Shannon Scratch, Judy Gargaro, and Mercedes Watson. Local family physician Dr. Steph Dallaire (not pictured) will moderate all panel sessions. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Organizers of inaugural Peterborough Concussion Summit announce panellists for October 28 event

Summit will feature concussion experts representing every sector that supports a student or athlete after an injury,
Delivered by Northumberland County with funding from the Ontario government, the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) supports small business through workshops, free consultations, and special events like the BECN Connect Peer-to-Peer session in Campbellford in July 2025 that provided expert advice on small business accounting and tax filing. (Photo: BECN)

Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland ‘the single door to entrepreneurship support’ in Northumberland County

Next intake of Starter Company Growth Program opens in mid-October followed by She Owns It women's entrepreneurship conference in November.
Located in Peterborough Square in downtown Peterborough, the Peterborough Community Health Centre (PCHC) is welcoming the public to its grand opening on October 7, 2025. Designed by Unity Design Studio and built by Mortlock Construction Inc., the centre is located on two accessible floors in the mall, occupying the space previously held by TD Canada Trust and the space just below the former branch. (Photo: Mortlock Construction Inc.)

Peterborough Community Health Centre marks grand opening with public celebration on October 7

Afternoon event at the centre's Peterborough Square location includes a ribbon cutting and opening ceremony, self-guided tours of the space, and more.
In the wake of the unexpected departure of Northumberland County's former chief administrative officer Jennifer Moore on September 29, 2025, county council has appointed Glenn Dees to the position in an interim basis. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County council appoints Glenn Dees as interim chief administrative officer

Director of health and human services replaces former CAO Jennifer Moore following unexpected announcement of her departure on September 29.
Members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) at Queen's Park in Toronto in May 2025. EOWC represents 13 counties and single-tier municipal governments across eastern Ontario and advocates for the needs of over 800,000 residents. (Photo: EOWC)

Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus opposes VIA Rail Canada’s pilot project to eliminate passenger stops...

Although the Crown corporation has since delayed non-stop service between Toronto and Montreal, it plans to resurrect the pilot project in the future.
Three of the 150 women who participated in the 2024 She Owns It Women's Entrepreneurship Conference. Presented once again by the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN), the third annual event takes place on November 6, 2025 at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre. (Photo: BECN)

Registration open for 3rd annual ‘She Owns It’ women’s entrepreneurship conference in Cobourg

Full-day event on November 6 features a keynote from Leisse Wilcox, a panel discussion with four local women in businesses, two hands-on workshops, and more.

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