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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 crowd at a town hall meeting at Cobourg Community Centre on June 17, 2025 applauds a resident expressing concerns with the emergency homeless shelter at 310 Division St. in Cobourg. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Town of Cobourg video)

‘Cobourg is going down’: town hall meeting on Tuesday spotlights issues with Division Street...

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Northumberland County council responds the following day directing operational changes to the shelter's operation.
Former Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre board vice-president and president David Newhouse and Georgie Horton-Baptiste pictured in July 2024 with artwork by Indigenous artist Jared Tait. The non-profit organization in Peterborough is inviting community members to a gathering on June 20, 2025 to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day the following day. (Photo: Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre / Facebook)

Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre invites community to commemorate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday

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Family-friendly event in Peterborough features a sacred fire, strawberry teachings, drumming, craft activities, and more.
In "Making the Connections: A Retrospective" at the 2025 Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF), Muriel Miguel will share her journey from the streets of Brooklyn to her pioneering contributions to the contemporary feminist and Indigenous theatre movements in the United States, Canada, and around the world. Miguel is the founder and artistic director of New York City's Spiderwoman Theater, the longest-running Indigenous theatre company in North America. NIFF also features five other Indigenous artists with multiple performances running from June 19 to 22 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. (Photo: Auden Barbour)

‘Grandmother of Indigenous theatre’ to appear at Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF)

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World's only Indigenous fringe festival runs from June 19 to 22 at NIFF's new home at the Peterborough Theatre Guild in East City.
The Bancroft warming centre at 7 Cleak Avenue in the Town of Bancroft, pictured in November 2024. In March 2025, Hastings County council approved the purchase of a property at the corner of Billa Street and Highway 28 for a permanent location for the warming centre. However, some area residents are calling for a 'proper homeless shelter' with wraparound services and one that is open year-round. (Photo: Google Maps)

Bancroft residents call for a ‘proper homeless shelter’ in North Hastings

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Petition for year-round shelter generates 280-plus signatures, with representative Chris Houston to make delegation before Hastings County council on June 26.
Cobourg's homeless shelter at 310 Division Street opened in late 2024 with a warming/cooling room and laundry, washroom and shower, and dining facilities on the first floor, 35 emergency shelter beds on the second and third floors, and 10 transitional housing units on the fourth floor. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Cobourg council hosting town hall meeting Tuesday to gather public feedback on Division Street...

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Cobourg mayor Lucas Cleveland intends to share any concerns and recommendations with Northumberland County council,
Members of 100 Men Kawartha Lakes gathered at the Fenelon Falls Legion on June 5, 2025, where they voted to donate over $10,000 to the Lindsay Agricultural Society, and $2,500 each to Lindsay Little Theatre and the Kinsmen Club of Lindsay. (Photo: 100 Men Kawartha Lakes)

100 Men Kawartha Lakes donates over $15,000 to three local charities

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Lindsay Agricultural Society receives over $10,000, with Lindsay Little Theatre and the Kinsmen Club of Lindsay each receiving $2,500.
Cobourg post-secondary students Reagan Lalande (left) and Aishwarya Rajesh Krishnan (right) with Northumberland Hills Hospital's board chair Cyndi Gilmer following the presentation of their Health Professions Scholarship awards on June 5, 2025. Each student has received $1,500 towards their healthcare education. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland Hills Hospital awards two Cobourg students with 2025 health professions scholarships

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Aishwarya Rajesh Krishnan is in her first year of medical school and Reagan Lalande is studying to be a paramedic.
Administered by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes with funding from the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Social Sustainability Fund (SSF) is a new community grant program supporting grassroots, community-based initiatives across the Kawartha Lakes that address key social issues such as poverty reduction, housing stability, food security and nutrition, mental health and addictions, fair labour practices, and inclusive community-building. (Photo: Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes)

Applications due by June 25 for new Social Sustainability Fund administered by Community Foundation...

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Grants of up to $10,000 are available for community projects that address social issues such as poverty reduction and housing stability.
The Kawartha Youth Orchestra is inviting the community to a end-of-season celebration that features the "Upbeat!" youth ensemble at 6 p.m. on June 12, 2025 at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough. (Photo: Peter Marcelli)

Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s ‘Upbeat!’ ensemble takes the stage Thursday night for end-of-season concert

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Community is invited to join the celebration and support the young musicians at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough.
Community Futures Peterborough has announced the 10 recipients of the 2025 Community Advancement Program (CAP), a non-repayable funding program that supports projects that foster economic stability, investment, and employment across the city of Peterborough and Peterborough County. Pictured left to right, front and back, are Michelle Nguyen of the New Canadians Centre, Carrie Truman of Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, Sarah Budd of Peterborough County, Abigail Keenan of Community Futures Peterborough, Ria Nicholson of Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario, Andy Cragg of New Canadians Centre, Lindy Finlan of 4th Line Theatre, and Devon Girard of Community Futures Peterborough. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough makes ‘record-breaking investment’ of $100,000 in 10 area organizations

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Recipients of $10,000 grants include Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, 4th Line Theatre, Farms at Work, Curve Lake First Nation, New Canadians Centre, and more.
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