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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.
Inclusive playground project champion Julie Grant with her son Jude at Ennismore Waterfront Park, where a community-driven initiative is raising $250,000 to build "Jude's Joy," the first barrier-free playground in Selwyn Township. (Photo courtesy of Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project)

Jude’s Joy calls on community to help support endeavour for new accessible playground in...

Supporters of the Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project can vote for the project in McDougall Community Contest until May 31.
Peterborough Regional Health Centre emergency physician Dr. Terry May (centre) and his wife Chris Ferguson (far left) and their children participating in a five-kilometre run in December 2024. (Photo courtesy of the May Family)

Sold-out fundraising run founded by Peterborough ER doctor with rare bile duct cancer raises...

Dr. Terry May, who founded 'Dr. May's Vile Bile 5K' after he was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, will be running in June 1 event in Lakefield.
An electrician testing circuits. (Stock photo)

Innovation Cluster launches new program to help skilled tradespeople transition from employees to business...

At no cost to participants, BuildUP program provides 8 weeks of training along with one-on-one mentorship from trades experts in residence.
The YourTV Cogeco Northumberland team at the 2023 "Caring Fore Our Community" golf tournament in support of Community Care Northumberland. Cogeco Northumberland is returning as the title sponsor of the 2025 tournament, which will be held on Thursday, June 26 at Shelter Valley Pines Golf Club in Grafton. (Photo: Community Care Northumberland)

Registration open for ‘Caring Fore Our Community’ golf fundraiser in support of Community Care...

Non-profit organization says funds raised 'help bridge the gap between government support and the actual cost of meeting the growing needs in our community'.
The Peterborough County courthouse and administration building located at 470 Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough County hosting free May 29 session for local businesses interested in selling to...

Attendees will learn about the types of goods and services municipalities and school boards regularly purchase and how local businesses can qualify.
In partnership with The Classy Closet by Sue and FriendLilyShop, Community Care Peterborough is hosting its second annual fashion show at the Lakefield Legion on May 24, 2025, with proceeds supporting Community Care's programs for Lakefield seniors and adults with physical challenges. (Photo: The Classy Closet by Sue / Facebook)

‘Helping the community is always in fashion’ in Lakefield

Saturday fashion show at the Lakefield Legion will benefit Community Care Peterborough's Lakefield clients.
Fleming College students Dylan Waddell (middle) and Gavin O'Rourke (right) with their gold and bronze medals in carpentry during the awards ceremony for the 2025 Skills Ontario Competition on May 7. In total, Fleming College students earned five gold and two bronze medals at the competition, during which secondary and post-secondary students competed in a range of hands-on challenges. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Fleming College carpentry student brings home gold in ‘a rigorous test of both technical...

College celebrates five gold and two bronze medals at the recent 2025 Skills Ontario Competition,
Meaghan Chapman (second from left) and Nick Chapman (right), along with operations manager and general manager Mark and Nancy Hutchinson (left and second from right), presented a cheque for $21,066.55 to Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation board chair Mona Malcolm Sharman (middle) on May 20, 2025, representing proceeds from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign held at Chapmans' five Tim Hortons locations in Lindsay from April 28 to May 4. (Photo: RMH Foundation)

Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation all smiles following fundraiser in Lindsay

Tim Hortons 'Smile Cookie' campaign raises more than $21,000 for priority projects at Ross Memorial Hospital.
Peterborough and area women interested in golf can check out Women's Adventures in Golf, which aims to offer a more relaxed game with social opportunities while raising money for local non-profit organizations that support women and children. The group is hosting monthly themed golfing events during the summer. (Photos: Women's Adventures in Golf)

Women’s Adventures in Golf is back for a second season of raising funds for...

The group offers fun themed golfing opportunities for Peterborough women of all skill levels.
The YMCA Northumberland is kicking off Pride month with its annual "Rainbow Run" in Cobourg on June 1, 2025. The 2.5 or five-kilometre run/walk that goes along the waterfront and through downtown raises money and awareness for YMCA Northumberland's Strong Communities campaign while also celebrating diversity and supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community. (Photo: YMCA Northumberland)

YMCA Northumberland kicking off Pride month with June 1 Rainbow Run in Cobourg

Annual fundraiser for Strong Communities campaign is also a visible show of support for those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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