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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 six-month reconstruction project of Walton Street in downtown Port Hope was completed in time for the Candlelight Walk on November 27, 2024 that launched Port Hope's annual Candlelight Festival, which runs until January 2. (Photo: Lee Higginson / Facebook)

Port Hope completes second phase of Walton Street reconstruction project

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'I am incredibly proud of our staff' says mayor as major infrastructure work is completed on time and on budget.
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) is welcoming thoracic surgeons Dr. Daniel Sisson and Dr. Shannon Trainor to the Cobourg hospital. The two doctors, based out of Lakeridge Health Oshawa, will run a weekly clinic for patient consultations with the support of nurse navigators Cathy Vanderkooia and Allison Boyce. (kawarthaNOW collage of NHH photos)

Northumberland Hills Hospital welcomes two thoracic surgeons to healthcare team

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Doctors Daniel Sisson and Shannon Trainor will run a weekly clinic for patient consultations at the Cobourg hospital.
Medical officer of health Dr. Thomas Piggott speaks during a virtual meeting of the Peterborough Public Health board of health on December 4, 2024, when the board voted to approve a voluntary merger with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU). The board of health for HKPRDHU held a separate virtual meeting on the same day and also approved the merger to create a single health unit effective January 1, 2025. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Peterborough Public Health video)

Peterborough Public Health and HKPR District Health Unit to merge as of January 1

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Boards of health for both health units vote to approve voluntary merger, which comes with $10.1 million in new provincial funding.
The IndigiBabes, a Toronto-based burlesque collective created by Indigenous artists, activists, and aunties, performed at the 2022 Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) at Trent University. The artist lottery for the 2025 edition of NIFF, which runs from June 19 to 22 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild, is open until February 10. (Photo courtesy of NIFF)

Artist lottery underway for 2025 Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival

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Indigenous performers in all genres invited to apply for annual festival taking place from June 19 to 22 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild.
Tim, Jocelyn, and Sheila Shauf at Sheila and Jocelyn's quilt store Quiltiful in Bobcaygeon. The Shauf family is sharing Jocelyn's cancer journey as part of the Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation's 2024 "Hopeful Moments" holiday appeal in support of the Lindsay hospital. (Photo courtesy of RMH Foundation)

The Shauf family shares its ‘hopeful moment’ in holiday appeal letter to raise money...

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The Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation is encouraging people to donate by phone, online, or in person during the Canada Post strike.
Some of the entries in last year's 9th annual Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Gingerbread Festival. A signature fundraiser for Habitat's building projects, the festival is returning for its 10th year with gingerbread houses on display at the Cobourg ReStore from December 9 to 14, 2024, when community members can vote for their favourites, with judging on December 13. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland video)

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland working on sweet community fundraiser for its building projects

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During annual gingerbread festival in Cobourg from December 9 to 14, community members can purchase a raffle ticket to vote for their favourite creations.
Northumberland Paramedics is offering a new virtual wellness library for seniors as part of its community paramedicine program. The library includes a series of at-home exercise class videos designed specifically to help seniors boost their heart health, enhance balance, or stay active from the comfort of their own homes. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Northumberland Paramedics launches exercise videos and wellness resources for seniors

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Free virtual library brings resources already in the community into people's homes, says chief of paramedics
Four paramedics from Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service were among 73 Ontario paramedics who received first, second, and third bars if the Governor General of Canada's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal on November 20, 2024. From left to right: primary care paramedic Kevin Sheahan, advanced care paramedic Charles Phillips, advanced care and community paramedic Chris Barrow, and deputy chief and advanced care paramedic Stephen Lucas each received their second bar for 30 years of service. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

‘It was a proud moment to receive this honour,’ says Lindsay paramedic

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Four Kawartha Lakes paramedics receive Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal for 30 years of service.
Katie Maitland of Wanderlight Alpaca Experience is selling a 2025 calendar featuring 12 alpacas from her Douro-Dummer farm and will donate $10 from the sale of each $21 calednar to YES Shelter for Youth and Families. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Wanderlight video)

’12 alpacas, 12 months’: 2025 calendar to support Peterborough’s YES Shelter for Youth and...

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Katie Maitland of Wanderlight Alpaca Experience will donate almost half the proceeds of calendar sales.
The Lindsay Garden Club is gearing up for its second annual "Flower Power" Christmas initiative. The project is designed to deliver holiday cheer to seniors in long-term care homes in the City of Kawartha Lakes through flowers and personalized Christmas cards. (Photos: Lindsay Garden Club)

Lindsay Garden Club harnessing ‘Flower Power’ to share Christmas joy with seniors in area...

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Flowering plants and Christmas cards from area schoolchildren aim to deliver cheer this holiday season.
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