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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 Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, along with the Peterborough and Area Fundraisers Network, are both encouraging Kawarthas-area residents to consider donating their $200 provincial government taxpayer rebate cheques to local charities. (Graphic: Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough non-profits ask residents to consider donating provincial taxpayer rebate cheques...

Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes says social services demand is 'unprecedented' while funds are low, especially after holiday postal strike.
Two young children and an early childhood educator. (Stock photo)

Northumberland County opening 50 child care spaces in January, with more to come in...

County's Early Years team encourages families in need of child care to get their names on wait lists in their area.
New volunteer-created signage at One City Peterborough, a non-profit charitable organization located in the former Trinity United Church at 360 Reid St. in Peterborough, where it operates the municipally funded Trinity Community Centre, a minimum-barrier space with a daytime drop-in program and overnight program for people who are marginalized or unsheltered. (Photo: One City Peterborough / Facebook)

One City Peterborough offering series of pay-what-you-can community education courses in 2025

Non-profit to deliver training on various topics, including dispelling myths about homelessness, de-escalation techniques, non-violent communication basics, and more.
Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) in Lindsay announced it is expanding its team of full-time orthopedic surgeons to four by welcoming Dr. Bill Mei to the Kawartha Lakes hospital. (Photo courtesy of RMH)

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay welcomes new orthopedic surgeon

With addition of Dr. Bill Mei, hospital now has four full-time orthopedic surgeons.
The City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County are encouraging residents to complete a survey about their housing experiences, which is geared towards informing future policies and improvements in the two municipalities. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County call on residents to help shape the future of...

Available until January 31, online survey will help inform policies to improve housing affordability, stability, and inclusion.
The Town of Cobourg Civic Awards program recognizes local residents who have helped benefit the community through outstanding volunteerism and their community involvement, and include the Major Awards in 11 categories and the Distinguished Awards in seven categories. Major Award recipients will receive an aluminum statue (pictured) created by Hoselton Studios, a Victoria Hall pin, and a certificate of honour, while Distinguished Award recipients will receive a Victoria Hall pin and a certificate of honour. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Nominations are open until February 21 for Cobourg’s 22nd Annual Civic Awards

The awards recognize local residents who have helped benefit the community through outstanding volunteerism and their community involvement.
As a special council meeting on January 14, 2025, City of Kawartha Lakes council approved holding a by-election on Thursday, April 10 to fill the vacant Ward 5 seat on council, with internet voting as the alternative voting method. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

City of Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election April 10 for vacant Ward 5 councillor...

Residents can also vote online, but council decides against providing additional telephone voting option.
Peterborough County's economic development and tourism team (Tracie Bertrand, Rhonda Keenan, and Sarah Budd) pictured in September 2024 in front of the county's business information hub located in the former post office at 12 Queen Street in downtown Lakefield. The office serves as the central hub in a "hub and spoke" model that will provide services to businesses and residents across the county. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County launches ‘The Local Advantage’ business series program

Monthly event will link entrepreneurs across the county with resources and networking opportunities to grow their business.
Business Advisory Centre manager Rose Terry and business advisor Lindsey Irwin at Community Futures Peterborough in downtown Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough’s Business Advisory Centre launches free workshop series for entrepreneurs

Running in February and March, topics include business planning, marketing and branding, funding and financing, cash flow forecasting, tax preparation.
Participants in the March 2023 "Sleeping in Cars" fundraiser for Places for People at Head Lake Park in Haliburton. The event, which returns on March 21, 2025, invites community members to experience what it is like to sleep in a vehicle and to raise funds to support affordable rental housing in Haliburton County. (Photo: Places for People)

‘Sleeping in Cars’ event on March 21 raising homelessness awareness and funds for affordable...

Places for People's annual event challenges participants to sleep in their cars for one night, raising funds through pledges from family and friends.

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