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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.
Artist Mickaela Baker with the mural she created on both sides of the entrance to the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) office at 466 George Street North in downtown Peterborough. CMHA HKPR comessioned the work with the purpose of creating a welcoming and inclusive entryway for people accessing mental health care. (Photos courtesy of CMHA HKPR)

New colourful mural welcomes visitors accessing mental health care at CMHA HKPR’s Peterborough office

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Artwork by local artist Mickaela Baker transforms the George Street office entrance into a more inclusive and inviting space.
The Ontario government is exploring the potential of building what would be the world's largest nuclear power plant at Ontario Power Generation's Wesleyville site west of the Town of Port Hope. Construction of an oil-fired power generation plant in the 1970s was never completed. (Photo: Ontario Power Generation)

Port Hope residents invited to public meeting as Ontario government considers building world’s largest...

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Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee hosting January 21 discussion featuring speakers from Ontario Clean Air Alliance.
The Town of Cobourg has recognized grassroots environmental group Blue Dot Northumberland, part of the Blue Dot Movement launched by the David Suzuki Foundation in 2014, for its work in supporting the inaugural Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup on September 28, 2025, which saw more than 120 people collect over 1,200 pieces of plastic and other litter from the the Lake Ontario shoreline. (Photo: Blue Dot Northumberland / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg recognizes Blue Dot Northumberland for role in inaugural Great Lakes Coastal...

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Grassroots environmental group helped mobilize more than 120 volunteers on September 28 to collect over 1,200 pieces of litter from the Lake Ontario shoreline .
The Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise has provided a one-time grant of $25,000 to Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) to advance SONG's mission to deliver free, socially inclusive, after-school, musical education to children and youth in Northumberland County. Pictured from left to right are Karen Trizzino, Scott Allison, SONG artistic director Lucas Marchand, Dave Houston, SONG executive director Miles Bowman, Denise O'Brien, Paul Racine, and Nizar Mawani. (Photo: Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise)

Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise awards $25,000 to Sounds of the Next Generation

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Donation supports free musical education for children and youth in Northumberland County.
Peterborough city councillors Lesley Parnell (left) and Gary Baldwin (right) encouraged donations to The Salvation Army Peterborough at Lansdowne Place Mall during Celebrity Day on December 15, 2025. (Photo: The Salvation Army Peterborough / Facebook)

‘Our community is suffering’: Salvation Army Peterborough makes Christmas appeal as holiday fundraising falls...

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Non-profit charity says $150,000 shortfall in its annual campaign threatens services for those in need in 2026.
Both City of Kawartha Lakes staff and community members pitched in to help make Christmas special for residents of Victoria Manor by donating gifts to ensure each of the 166 residents of the long-term care home in Lindsay have a gift to open on Christmas morning. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Lindsay community ensures every Victoria Manor resident has a gift to open on Christmas...

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Donations from municipal staff and community members mean all 166 residents at the long-term care home will feel remembered and valued.
Northumberland County's Surina Hart and Sean Sutherland are hosting their third annual "SutherHart Community Christmas" at the Brighton Legion on Christmas Day 2025 to ensure no one spends Christmas alone. The day-long free event features a morning and lunch buffet, a traditional home-cooked turkey, and a roast beef dinner buffet. Those who attend also receive gifts and can enjoy music, games, darts, and more. (Photo courtesy of Surina Hart and Sean Sutherland)

‘No one should spend Christmas alone’: Brighton couple hosts third annual free Christmas gathering

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Surina Hart and Sean Sutherland's act of kindness in 2023 has grown into a community tradition at the Brighton Legion on Christmas Day.
According to Nicole Captain, an occupational therapist at Five Counties Children's Centre, it's important for parents and caregivers to set a good example for their children during the holiday season by regulating their own behaviour, emotions, and reactions so they remain calm. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre shares seven tips to help families navigate holiday stress

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Managing expectations, dealing with unpredictability, and addressing sensory overload can help deal with heightened emotions and busy schedules.
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.
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