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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.
Leisse Wilcox, a Cobourg native, breast cancer survivor, single mom, and leadership development expert is competing in the "Speaker Slam's 8th Annual Grand Slam" competition on November 9, 2024 in Toronto that could earn her the title of inspirational speaker of the year. (Photo supplied by Speaker Slam)

‘Anybody can be brave’ says Cobourg breast cancer survivor and leadership expert

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Leisse Wilcox to compete for inspirational speaker of the year title at Speaker Slam's Grand Slam finals in Toronto on November 9.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha Lakes-Haliburton (BBBS-KLH) is temporarily pausing new applications for its mentoring programs, which match children and youth needing support and guidance with volunteer mentors, due to a significant shortage of funding and volunteers. (Photo: Big Brothers Big Sisters)

Local Big Brothers Big Sisters pauses new mentoring applications due to funding and volunteer...

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With 45 youth on waiting list, Big Brothers Big Sisters Kawartha Lakes - Haliburton calls need for dedicated mentors 'greater than ever'.
K9Crusaders, a Northumberland County-based rescue that helps rehabilitate and rehome dogs, is hosts its annual fundraising festival on October 19, 2024. (Photo: K9Crusaders / Facebook)

Northumberland rescue gets its tails wagging for upcoming fundraiser

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Run and funded by volunteers, K9Crusaders presents harvest festival October 19 in Castleton.
Patient and doctor

Peterborough County hosting series of town hall meetings on local healthcare

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Residents of Trent Lakes can attend next meeting on October 5 to learn more and get involved in local efforts to attract primary care providers.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is gearing up for the 17th annual "Walk a Mile" fundraiser on October 5, 2024 in Cobourg. The event aims to support women and children in Northumberland County who have been impacted by gender-based violence and to help spread awareness about the issue. (Photo courtesy of Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre)

‘No person should ever live in fear’ says Northumberland resident

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Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre's 'Walk a Mile' event on October 5 in Cobourg raises funds and increases awareness of gender-based violence.
Northumberland County council recently approved the appointment of two new citizen members, Daphne Livingstone and Molly Anthony, to the Northumberland County Housing Corporation's board of directors. (kawarthaNOW collage of photos supplied by Northumberland County)

Northumberland County Housing Corporation appoints two new citizen board members

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Daphne Livingstone and Molly Anthony will help oversee the organization's rent-geared-to-income and market rental units in Northumberland.
Currently the director of development services for the Municipality of Port Hope, Todd Davis will serve as the new chief administrative officer for the Township of Douro-Dummer effective October 21, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Douro-Dummer Township)

Township of Douro-Dummer welcomes new CAO from Municipality of Port Hope

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'I am excited to join the team in Douro-Dummer,' says Todd Davis, director of development services for Port Hope.
A Place Called Home (APCH), which operates an emergency shelter in Lindsay and outreach services to those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County, is celebrating the success of its annual Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour this past summer. The event attracted more than 150 cyclists and raised $40,000 for the organization. (Photo: Bill Dickinson)

Kawartha Lakes cycling fundraiser raises $40,000 for A Place Called Home to help support...

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'Nothing beats the feeling of seeing them move into their own space,' says manager of Lindsay shelter.
Compass Early Learning & Care has announced it is expanding its child care services in the Kawartha Lakes with the purchase of the former elementary school at 1047 Portage Rd. in Kirkfield. A new child care program with 49 spaces is expected to open in 2025. (Photo courtesy of Compass Early Learning & Care)

Compass Early Learning & Care plans to open new child care centre in Kirkfield

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Offering 49 spaces, child care program in former elementary school anticipated to open in 2025.
Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes are recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a variety of events both on and before Monday, September 30. In addition to local events in communities across the country, the national commemorative gathering "Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation" will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday. (Photo: National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website)

Events in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on...

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'We need to take meaningful action to fulfil our collective commitment to reconciliation': Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal.
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