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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 Grievous Angels, led by Charlie Angus (second from left), a seven-piece alt-folk country band who have been performing and recording since 1986 and recently released their ninth album. The band will be performing a benefit concert at the Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Logging Museum on August 31, 2024 in support of Places for People, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating affordable rental housing in Haliburton County. (Photo: Paul Rincon)

Haliburton benefit concert to support homelessness solutions, highlight efforts to address current need for...

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Charlie Angus and The Grievous Angels perform Aug. 31 at Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Logging Museum.
For the fourth consecutive year, Cobourg Police Service Chief Paul VandeGraaf will be riding the 80-kilometre route of Ride for Rebound, a major fundraising event for Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland taking place on September 21, 2024. (Photo: Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland / Facebook)

Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland invites residents to pedal towards better mental health...

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With 1 in 5 Ontario children having a mental health challenge, annual 'Ride for Rebound' event on September 21 will raise needed funds for services.
From August 17 to 24, 2024, Canal Pursuit For Mental Health founder Clay Williams will once again be running 700 kilometres along the Trent Severn and Rideau canals, ending in Ottawa, as part of his quest to raise funds and awareness of depression, end the stigma of mental illness, and to encourage people to reach out for help. (Photo courtesy of Clay Williams)

Elmira man running 700 kilometres from Port Severn to Parliament Hill to raise awareness...

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Clay Williams will pass through Peterborough on August 20 during his annual 10th annual Canal Pursuit for Mental Health from August 17 to 24.
Hayley Hodges, client and family engagement lead at Five Counties Children's Centre, displays a poster for "Ready for School 101" sessions the children's treatment centre is hosting in August for children with disabilities or exceptionalities who are heading to school for the first time and their families. The sessions take place at Five Counties sites in Peterborough (Aug. 20), Cobourg (Aug. 21) and Lindsay (Aug. 22). (Photo: Five Counties)

Five Counties Children’s Centre helping kids with special needs get ready for their first...

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August 'Ready for School 101' sessions in Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay will support children and families with inaugural transition to classroom.
Julie Grant, whose three-year-old son Jude has cerebral palsy and developmental delays, has partnered with the Ennismore Optimist Club to bring the first inclusive playground to Selwyn Township. (Photo: Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project)

Ennismore Inclusive Playground Project aims to build barrier-free playground at Ennismore Waterfront Park

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Accessible playground advocate Julie Grant has partnered with Ennismore Optimist Club to raise $250,000 for project.
Kawartha Conservation is expanding its community science program and extending a call for dedicated volunteers to help collect water quality data on Pigeon Lake, Sturgeon Lake, and Cameron Lake in Kawartha Lakes. Pictured are Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network samples taken by Kawartha Conservation staff as part of the conservation authority's overall watershed monitoring strategy for water quality, water quantity, aquatic health, natural heritage, and weather and climate characteristics. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation)

Kawartha Conservation extends call for citizen scientists to help monitor health of various Kawartha...

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Conservation authority expands water sampling program and needs volunteers for Balsam, Cameron, Sturgeon, and Pigeon lakes,
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre (Ed's House) Foundation and Community Care Northumberland are hosting the annual "Hike, Bike, and Bark for Hospice" fundraiser for the Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation on September 29, 2024 at Victoria Park in Cobourg. (Photo: Ed's House)

Northumberland residents and their four-legged friends can hike, bike, and bark to support Ed’s...

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Community Care Northumberland hopes to raise $50,000 for hospice services in the county at September 29 event.
A mosquito on a human arm. (Stock photo)

Mosquito pool in Northumberland County tests positive for West Nile Virus

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Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit asks public to take precautions following findings in Brighton.
YMCA Northumberland is gearing up for its 16th annual Strong Kids Duathlon, which takes place August 22, 2024 in Cobourg. The annual event encourages kids to stay active, build confidence, and have fun while raising funds for the non-profit organization's Mothers of Newborns program. (Photo: YMCA Northumberland)

YMCA Northumberland’s Strong Kids Duathlon in Cobourg will ‘showcase the spirit of young athletes’

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August 22 event encourages kids to be active while raising funds for health and wellness program for new mothers and their babies.
Northumberland County council will review a proposal from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) at its regular council meeting on August 14, 2024 to expand the number of affordable housing units at 123 King St. E. in Colborne, a property the county purchased in 2023 to preserve the affordable housing stock in Colborne. The redevelopment proposal is for construction of up to 60 units at this location, 38 more than are currently on site. (Photo: Northumberland County / Facebook)

Northumberland County council to consider affordable housing expansion for village of Colborne

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Proposal would see up to 60 new units constructed at 123 King Street East property the county purchased in 2023.
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