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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.
EarlyON Northumberland is bringing back its family fun bingo contest for 2025. The contest encourages residents to take part in family activities in February and March, such as the "Snow Much Fun" event in Hamilton Township on February 28, for the chance to win prizes. (Photo: EarlyON Northumberland)

EarlyON Northumberland’s family fun bingo contest ‘back again by popular demand’

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More than 95 families took part in 2024 contest, which offers a chance to win Ontario Parks passes.
Peterborough Community Health Centre executive director Ashley Safar gives a thumbs up as she reviews the progress of construction of the centre's new longer-term location on two floors of Peterborough Square mall, where the centre is currently operating out of a temporary location. (Photo: Peterborough Community Health Centre)

Construction well underway on Peterborough Community Health Centre’s new longer-term space in Peterborough Square

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Centre is currently only accepting a limited number of clients from its priority populations by referral.
Northumberland County Archives & Museum (NCAM) will be closing its existing location on Ontario Street in Cobourg to the public after February 21, 2025 as the museum prepares to move to its new location in the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care facility currently under construction on Courthouse Road. The new museum is expected to open in fall 2005. (Rendering: Salter Pilon Architecture)

New Northumberland County Archives & Museum ‘set to become a must-visit destination’ in Cobourg

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Current museum location closed to public as of February 22 as staff prepare for move to new Courthouse Road location expected to open in fall.
Dr. Thomas Piggott, the recently appointed acting medical officer of health and CEO for the new Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit, participated in a virtual media conference on February 10, 2025, from his office at Peterborough Public Health, which merged with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit on January 1. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of YouTube video)

‘I’m humbled and excited to support our whole new merged health unit’: Dr. Thomas...

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Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit holds media conference about Dr. Piggott's recent appointment as medical officer of health.
The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) has launched new mental health walk-in clinics in Lindsay and Peterborough as of February 3, 2025. No appointment is necessary to access the clinics, which run on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pictured are virtual care clinic registered practical nurse Jessica Swift and CMHA HKPR programs and services director Tracy Graham. (Photo: CMHA HKPR)

Canadian Mental Health Association launches mental health walk-in clinics in Peterborough and Lindsay

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Designed to connect people seeking mental health support to appropriate care, clinics run on weekdays with no appointment necessary.
Located at 310 Division Street, Cobourg's new homeless shelter includes a warming/cooling room and laundry, washroom and shower, and dining facilities on the first floor, 35 emergency shelter beds on the second and third floors, and 10 transitional housing units on the fourth floor. (Photo: Northumberland County)

More than 160 people have passed through the doors of Cobourg’s new homeless shelter...

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Seven people at Division St. shelter have already transitioned to permanent housing through the efforts of partner organizations.
Five Counties Children's Centre staff, volunteers, and children like Kelton and their families are looking forward to attending the Peterborough Petes annual Next Gen Game on February 17, 2025 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Kelton's artwork was selected as the winning design to go on hundreds of miniature hockey sticks that will be available at the Family Day matinee game, which is a fundraiser for the regional children's treatment centre. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties)

Peterborough Petes ‘Next Gen Game’ on Family Day will support Five Counties Children’s Centre

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Funds raised from matinee game against the Kitchener Rangers on February 17 will support treatment services for kids with special needs.
The Squishy Goose, an indoor playground, event space, and family-friendly coffee and snack bar in Cobourg, is one of the businesses and organizations participating in the New Canadians Centre's newly launched "Welcome Pass" program in Northumberland County. The program, which has been running in Peterborough for more than 15 years, is designed to welcome and acclimate newcomers to their new community by offering them access to free or selected discounted products and services. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of The Squishy Goose video)

New Canadians Centre launches ‘Welcome Pass’ for Northumberland County newcomers

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Partnership with local businesses and organizations helps newcomers engage with their new community by providing discounts on products and services.
Members of Cobourg Police Service and Cobourg Fire Department will face off for the second annual "Battle of the Badges" hockey game at the Cobourg Community Centre on March 1, 2025 to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham and Northumberland. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Cobourg police officers and firefighters to face off in ‘Battle of the Badges’ charity...

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Raising funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham and Northumberland, event will also feature pre-game interactive fun zone and more.
Members of the Peterborough chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) student fraternity camping out for 48 hours at a previous "TKE in a Box" fundraiser. The annual event returns for its 14th year from February 7 to 9, 2025 in the parking lot of the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough, raising awareness about the need for affordable housing and funds for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region. (Photo: Tau Kappa Epsilon)

Annual ‘TKE in a Box’ fundraiser returns to support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough &...

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14th annual event will see Tau Kappa Epsilon student fraternity members camp out for 48 hours in downtown Peterborough starting February 7.
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