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Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
326 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.
Young musicians from the "Upbeat! Downtown" program through the Kawartha Youth Orchestra are presenting their end-of-year recital on June 13, 2024 at All Saints' Anglican Church in Peterborough, where the "Stay Upbeat!" fundraising campaign will be launched, seeking community donations to keep the program running after an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant ends. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Youth Orchestra)

Kawartha Youth Orchestra asking Peterborough community to help maintain music program for local children...

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June 13 concert raising funds for 'Upbeat! Downtown', which provides universal access to musical instruments and food.
A telecommunications tower. (Photo: Eastern Ontario Regional Network)

Northumberland County residents can expect news soon about improved internet access

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Warden Brian Ostrander says county has 'aggressive rollout timeline' for rural broadband expansion.
Attendees at Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's garden party fundraiser on June 1, 2024 raise their glasses during the event, which netted $21,500 for affordable home building projects in the area, including a planned new multi-unit condominium to be located on Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity PKR)

Habitat for Humanity fundraiser raises $21,500 for affordable home building projects

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June event kicked off a new multi-unit condominium project slated for Lansdowne Street West in Peterborough.
While Peterborough GreenUP's May challenge to promote healthy and active transportation modes in Peterborough has concluded, the organization hope is to keep the momentum going all year long for alternatives to individual car trips, including walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, and telecommuting. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP aims to keep motivation high all year long for sustainable transportation choices

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May's Shifting Gears challenge could be 'a catalyst for longer-term changes', says program coordinator.
The Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service is recruiting firefighters to serve in areas of northern Kawartha Lakes, as well as in other communities in the southern region of the municipality such as Emily. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Fire Service)

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service seeking volunteer firefighters for this fall

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Firefighters especially needed for northern communities of Kinmount, Burnt River, Kirkfield, Carden, and Norland.
The new Peterborough Community Health Centre will operated at a temporary location at Peterborough Square, in the vacant space formerly occupied by TD Canada Trust TD on George Street just south of Simcoe Street, for 12 months while it seeks a permanent location. The centre aims to open its doors to clients as early as fall 2024. (Photo: Peterborough Square / Facebook)

New Peterborough Community Health Centre aims to begin seeing clients this fall

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With a temporary location secured at Peterborough Square for 12 months, next step is to hire up to 30 health care professionals.
Dylan Radcliffe accepts a Shifting Gears workplace award on behalf of Engage Engineering from Peterborough GreenUP's Ashley Burnie during a 20th anniversary celebration at Nicholls Oval Park on May 31, 2024, which saw six businesses or organizations receive the awards. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP celebrates winners of May challenge promoting planet-friendly transportation modes

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'Shifting Gears' awards recognize participants who chose active transportation options over solo car rides.
The Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC), which oversees more than 350 rent-geared-to-income and affordable rental units throughout Northumberland County, is inviting community members to apply for a seat on its board of directors. Pictured is former NCHC board chair Gil Brocanier (right) shaking hands with Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull during a 2022 funding announcement for the Elgin Park redevelopment project in Cobourg. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County Housing Corporation seeking two residents to sit on its board

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Application deadline is June 14 'to help shape the planning and delivery of affordable housing services'.
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton "Walk a Mile in Their Shoes" event on May 24, 2024 raised more than $20,000 for the organization's programs and services for women, children, and gender-diverse people fleeing gender-based violence. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

‘Giving spirit of our amazing community’ helps YWCA Peterborough Haliburton surpass fundraising goal

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May 24 'Walk a Mile in Their Shoes' event raised $20,871 for organization's programs and services for those fleeing gender-based violence.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is opening a new ReStore in Lakefield this summer. The non-profit home improvement and building supply stores accept and resell quality new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home décor items. Funds generated at ReStores are used to fund local affordable homebuilding projects. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity to open large new ReStore in Lakefield

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New location at 3001 Lakefield Road will replace closing Peterborough South ReStore and expand organization's reach into Selwyn Township.
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