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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.
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.
Families attending Five Counties Children's Centre's 'Ready for School' event in Cobourg in August 2024 prepare to board a school bus to see what the ride entails. Offering supports for children who may face greater challenges due to physical, developmental, or communication needs, the events are returning in Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay in spring 2025 to provide families with even more time to prepare. (Photo: Five Counties)

Five Counties is helping special needs kids heading to school in the fall get...

The regional treatment centre is hosting 'Ready for School' family information sessions this spring in Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay.
A young girl with an adhesive bandage on her arm after receiving an inoculation. (Stock photo)

Kawarthas region health unit stresses importance of immunization as number of measles cases in...

Deputy medical officer of health would not be surprised to see a case in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Peterborough, or Haliburton counties.
Andrea Groff, executive lead of the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland, says the team's new website is intended to address the frustrations of patients and caregivers in finding information when they're trying to navigate the healthcare system in Northumberland County. (Photo courtesy of Ontario Health Team of Northumberland)

Ontario Health Team of Northumberland launches website aimed at helping patients to navigate healthcare...

Website offers county residents 'a trusted, one-stop resource for local health services and support'.
Janice Brown (middle), pictured with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) donor impact manager Natalie Raponi and Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre co-owner and store leader Fred Sweeting, was one of the two winners in Habitat PKR's second annual "The Big Flip" furniture flipping contest. Brown won the "Big & Bold" category for transforming a dresser. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region announces winners of second annual ‘The Big...

Janice Brown and Jordanne Posch each won prizes for repurposing old furniture rather than disposing it in the landfill.
Four Counties Addiction Services Team (Fourcast) is hiring a variety of staff members to support its 24/7 men's residential treatment program in the recently renovated Paddock Wood property off Armour Road in Peterborough. (Photo: Mortlock Construction / Instagram)

Fourcast recruiting staff for new men’s detox and treatment program in Peterborough

'Progress on this project is exciting as it gets us closer to opening our programs for admissions,' says Donna Rogers.
"With extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, it's more important than ever to be prepared" for an emergency, says Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Chief Terry Jones. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes encourages residents to plan ahead and prepare for weather and other emergencies

'The recent ice storm showed how quickly conditions can change': Kawartha Lakes fire chief,
Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg recently celebrated its many volunteers with a luncheon at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre on May 1, 2025 during National Volunteer Week. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg honours its many volunteers at annual appreciation luncheon

Among those recognized, hospital auxiliary volunteers contributed more than 30,000 hours of volunteer service during the past year.
The Town of Cobourg is hosting its annual greenhouse tour and talk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 10, 2025. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Town of Cobourg is celebrating the beginning of gardening season with a greenhouse tour...

Community services division is hosting an open house with a barbecue at the town's Thompson Street greenhouse.

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