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Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
152 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.
The origins of the mobile crisis intervention team in Peterborough go back to 2011, when a outreach worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) began working out of the Peterborough police station. The outreach worker rode along with police officers, attending mental health calls and following up on the calls. The first mobile crisis intervention team was born in 2018 when a police officer was added to the unit. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

‘We will continue to use our skills to de-escalate individuals in crisis’: Peterborough mental...

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Mental health association applauds funding from City of Peterborough to extend mobile crisis intervention team program.
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association's (PKHBA) annual charity auction held in December 2023 raised $42,377 for local housing, including $21,188.70 for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region. Pictured from left to right: Habitat CEO Susan Zambonin, PKHBA president Jennifer Hurd, Habitat communications and donor services manager Jenn MacDonald, PKHBA events, marketing and communications coordinator Vanessa Stark, and PKHBA executive officer Rebecca Schillemat. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

‘It’s becoming harder for working families to find a safe, decent, and affordable place...

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region raise more than $40,000 for local housing initiatives.
Independent dental hygienist Mya Zammit aims to increase access to dental care for Kinmount and area residents at Kinmount and District Health Centre. (Photo: The Smile Studio)

Kinmount and District Health Centre all smiles with new addition of dental hygienist

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'The Smile Studio' strives to offer residents access to dental care, support managing oral health.
Jacklyn Pearce, occupational therapist, and family physician Dr. Daniel Pepe, who both hail from London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) in London, Ontario, are the guest speakers at the first Northumberland Personalized Assessment and Change Education (PACE) talk of 2024 with the topic "Why eliminating homelessness should matter to everyone." . The virtual talk on January 25, 2024 is free to attend but advance registration is required. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Speakers tackle topic of homelessness during upcoming Northumberland PACE talk

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'This is a very timely topic' in Northumberland and across the country, says Dr. Mukesh Bhargava of Northumberland Hills Hospital.
An aerial view of Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, which has been recognized by the Canadian Coalition of Green Health Care for its ongoing work toward energy conservation and environmental responsibility, including in the categories of water excellence, waste management, and leadership. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland Hills Hospital recognized nationally for its environmental responsibility

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Cobourg hospital embraces efforts to reduce water consumption and conserve energy .
Five Counties Children's Centre clients Callum and Marin are encouraging families to take part in two upcoming events in support of the centre. Candlelights For Kids is an evening outdoor skate on February 10, 2024, and the annual Next Gen Game with the Peterborough Petes is on Family Day, which is February 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties)

Peterborough-area residents can skate towards raising money for Five Counties Children’s Centre

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Candlelights for Kids, Peterborough Petes Family Day 'Next Gen' game fundraisers support kids with developmental disabilities.
Hamilton photographer and activist Jessie Golem's 2018 photographic series called "Humans of Basic Income" is featured in the short documentary "A Human Picture," screening at the ReFrame Film Festival at 3 p.m. on January 26, 2024 at the Peterborough Public Library. Presented by Basic Income Peterborough Network along with Peterborough—Kawartha NDP and Cambium, the screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Golem along with filmmakers Simon Brothers and Luke Mistruzzi and author and activist Jamie Swift. (Photo: Jessie Golem)

Basic Income Peterborough Network presents film, panel discussion on basic income during ReFrame Film...

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'Many community members are living with extreme poverty, insecurity, precarious housing, poor health'
Thrive Housing and Support in Peterborough provides supportive housing, outreach support, and community housing without supports for people who have disabilities, high-risk seniors, and others. Previously known as Kawartha Participation Projects, the organization has merged with Hilliard Park Homes and rebranded. As a result of the merger, Hilliard Park Homes now has the designation as a special needs provider. (Photo courtesy of Thrive Housing and Support)

Thrive Housing and Support in Peterborough: ‘Two great community housing sites have officially come...

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Rebranded Kawartha Participation Projects merges with Hilliard Park Homes to house and support more clients with disabilities.
Heat Bank Haliburton County, a program of the Central Food Network (CFN), is on a mission to keep homes warm in Haliburton County and find opportunities to help people who are living in poverty, including by providing emergency firewood. (Photo: Central Food Network)

Heat Bank Haliburton County aims to keep homes warm, help residents experiencing poverty

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'We do so much more than just offer fuel grants,' executive director says.
Grade 6 student Ellyot, flanked by Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal and Peterborough-Kawartha MP Michelle Ferreri, at the May 23, 2023 groundbreaking of phase two of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's Leahy's Lane development. Ellyot's entry in last year's "Meaning of Home" national student writing contest won $10,000 for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region to support the construction of 12 affordable condo units. This year's contest is open until February 23, 2024. (Photo: Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

Your child’s creative writing could help build a home in national ‘Meaning of Home’...

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Essays or poems from local students in grades 4 to 6 will raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region.
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