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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.
The Town of Cobourg is postponing its family-oriented "First Night" celebration on December 31, 2024 to a later date in January due as warm temperatures and rain have resulted in the closure of the outdoor skating rink at the Rotary Harbourfront Park. (Photo: Experience Cobourg / Facebook)

Cobourg postpones family New Year’s Eve event due to unseasonably warm weather and rain

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With outdoor skating rink currently closed, town says it will provide a new date when weather stabilizes.
Lindsay Garden Club volunteers recently delivered more than 700 brightly coloured Kalanchoe plants, along with Christmas cards created by area schoolchildren, to residents of Kawartha Lakes long-term care homes. (Photo courtesy of Lindsay Garden Club)

‘Flower Power’ gift initiative delivers holiday joy to seniors at Kawartha Lakes long-term care...

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'They loved the plants, but they especially loved all of the homemade cards from the kids': Lindsay Garden Club.
Located at 64 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay, A Place Called Home (APCH) offers emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness and a daily drop-in service for people at risk of homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. (Photo: APCH)

A Place Called Home in Lindsay expands number of homeless shelter beds from 19...

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Shelter is also partnering with City of Kawartha Lakes for 'Out of the Cold' life-saving program.
The United Way Peterborough & District's 19th edition of its "Housing is Fundamental" report provides an analysis of Peterborough's worsening rental market and "underscores the ongoing challenges posed by housing affordability and accessibility." (Stock photo)

Addressing housing crisis requires action by all levels of government and community partners: United...

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Year-over-year rental market in Peterborough continues to be tighter and more expensive, 19th edition of 'Housing is Fundamental' reveals,
Northumberland County council (left to right, front to back): Cramahe Township mayor Mandy Martin, warden and Brighton mayor Brian Ostrander, deputy warden and Port Hope mayor Olena Hankivsky, Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate, Hamilton Township mayor Scott Gibb, Cobourg mayor Lucas Cleveland, and Alnwick/Haldimand mayor John Logel. (Photo: Northumberland County)

‘We made significant progress in 2024’ in Northumberland County: Warden

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Brian Ostrander highlights achievements in various areas, including healthcare, shelter services, affordable housing, and infrastructure
Lindsay Community Food Market coordinator Ashley Anderson with some of the 50 gift-filled shoeboxes distributed to Kawartha Lakes Food Source by The Shoebox Project's Kawartha Lakes chapter for women in the Kawarthas region who are experiencing poverty or homelessness. Thanks to gift donors and sponsors, the Kawartha Lakes chapter of The Shoebox Project for Women collected and delivered 210 gift-filled shoeboxes for the 2024 holiday season. (Photo courtesy of The Shoebox Project Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes chapter of The Shoebox Project delivers 210 gift-filled shoeboxes for local women...

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Each shoebox contains about $50 worth of items including essential self-care products, little luxuries, seasonal items, and messages of encouragement .
The 35 emergency shelter beds at Transition House's new shelter at 310 Division Street location in Cobourg are now open. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Northumberland County video)

35 beds now open at new Cobourg shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Northumberland...

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Shelter at 310 Division St. also offers a warming/cooling room, accessible shower and washroom, laundry facilities, a resource centre and wellness area, and more.
100 Men of Kawartha Lakes choose three local charities to receive member donations at its meeting on December 5, 2024 at One Eyed Jack in Lindsay. Kawartha Lakes Food Source will receive $15,400 from the group of 174 men, with the Lindsay Agricultural Society and the IE Weldon Secondary School robotics team each receiving $1,000. The collective philanthropy group has met four times a year for the past seven years, raising over $250,000 for local charities. (Photo: 100 Men of Kawartha Lakes)

100 Men of Kawartha Lakes has raised over $250,000 for local charities over past...

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Giving circle of 174 men held its latest meeting on December 5, with Kawartha Lakes Food Source receiving $15,400.
Municipality of Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander will again serve as Northumberland County's warden for 2025, with Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky also again serving as deputy warden. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland County)

Brian Ostrander will serve as Northumberland County’s top politician for another year

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Brighton mayor named warden, Port Hope mayor Olena Hankivsky appointed deputy warden for 2025 county council term.
A volunteer with Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) collects seeds from the tallgrass prairie at KLT's Ballyduff Trails nature reserve in Kawartha Lakes as part of ongoing efforts to restore the endangered ecosystem. KLT has received a $141,000 investment from the Greenbelt Foundation for restoration and stewardship work along sections of the Oak Ridges Moraine located in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of KLT)

Greenbelt Foundation’s $141,000 grant will help Kawartha Land Trust restore and expand forests and...

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Investment will support restoration and stewardship work on conserved and private lands on a section of the Oak Ridges Moraine in the Kawarthas.
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