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Authors Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
297 Articles
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.
Members of Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service's Lindsay fire station, along with the fire prevention and education team members, accept a cheque for $2,085 from Firehouse Subs Lindsay in support of the fire service's door-to-door smoke alarm program. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service extends grateful nod to Firehouse Subs for fundraiser

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Donation of $2,085 from Lindsay business will help ensure more local homes are equipped with life-saving smoke alarms.
The 17th annual Walk a Mile event in Cobourg on October 5, 2024 raised more than $55,000 for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. (Photo: Cornerstone / Facebook)

Northumberland residents walk for a cause and raise more than $55,000 for Cornerstone Family...

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Proceeds from Cobourg fundraiser will support programs and services for women and children affected by gender-based violence.
Two young boys and an adult at a child care centre. (Photo: Sally LeDrew Pictures by Sally LeDrew Salleeco Stock)

Northumberland County and partners aim to open 132 new licensed child care spaces by...

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Locations in Port Hope, Warkworth, and Cobourg set for completion by end of 2024, with additional Port Hope location delayed.
Peterborough Family Doctors' Think Tank founder Dr. Madura Sundareswaran (middle) with councillor Don Vassiliadis (left), who represents the City of Peterborough on the volunteer-based Peterborough Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee, and Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal. The city is collaborating with the think tank to support the city's new approach to physician recruitment and retention. (Photo courtesy of City of Peterborough)

Local family doctor ‘excited’ and ‘optimistic’ about new partnership with City of Peterborough

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Peterborough Family Doctors' Think Tank founder Dr. Madura Sundareswaran says group will work closely with city's new physician recruitment coordinator.
Attendees at the second annual Haliburton County Housing Summit at the Minden Hills Community Centre in April 2023. The third annual summit, co-hosted by Places For People and Haliburton County, will take place at the Minden Hills Community Centre on October 24, 2024. (Photo: Places for People / Facebook)

Third annual Haliburton County Housing Summit will explore housing needs and potential solutions

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October 24 event co-hosted by county and Places for People will feature guest speakers from outside of Haliburton and include two panel discussions.
Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) in the City of Kawartha Lakes is launching its "reverse advent calendar" food drive for the month of November 2024. The organization is calling on the community to give something every day in November by setting aside a food or household item to donate and, at the end of the month, to deliver the collected items to the not-for-profit distribution centre in Kawartha Lakes.(Photo: KLFS)

Kawartha Lakes Food Source launches ‘reverse advent calendar’ to collect 3,000 pounds of food...

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Food drive asks people to set aside one item every day of November to deliver to the not-for-profit distribution centre at the end of the month.
Ivy Joules, a one-year-old golden retriever, joined Northumberland Paramedics as a therapy dog in 2023. In addition to providing emotional support for paramedics and Northumberland County employees, Ivy accompanies parademics during resident visits as part of the community paramedicine program. A 2025 calendar featuring Ivy is available for advance orders, with money raised buying meals for residents in need. (Photo: Northumberland Paramedics)

Fundraising calendar starring Northumberland Paramedics therapy dog Ivy Joules will help community members in...

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The one-year-old golden retriever supports paramedics, county staff, and clients of community paramedicine program.
The next instalment of the Northumberland PACE Speakers Series, a virtual series of educational sessions on health and wellness, runs at 5:30 p.m. on October 24, 2024 and features sports chiropractor Dr. Alban Merepeza speaking on the overall effects of posture on health. (Photo: Port Hope Sports and Rehabilitation Centre)

Northumberland PACE Speakers Series returns with October 24 session about impact of posture on...

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Speaker Dr. Alban Merepeza is a chiropractor with an interest in sport injuries and rehabilitation.
Participants decked out in festive outfits for the 2022 "Jolly Jog" in support of Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS). The not-for-profit distribution centre that supplies food and personal care items to member organizations is warming up for its 15th annual "Jolly Jog" walk/run on November 16, 2024. (Photo: KLFS)

Kawartha Lakes Food Source strives to fill bellies and cupboards through ‘Jolly Jog’ walk/run...

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'We rely heavily on the generosity of our community to sustain our efforts,' says Kawartha Lakes Food Source's Brittni Wells.
When it comes to seasonal influenza, getting a flu shot now is your best defence to keep you healthy over the holiday season. It takes two weeks for a flu shot to become effective. (Photo: Government of Ontario)

Kawartha region health unit encourages the public to stay up to date with vaccinations...

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Province's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination program expanded this fall to include more infants, high-risk children, pregnant women, and older adults.
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