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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 Peterborough County courthouse and administration building located at 470 Water Street in Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough County hosting free May 29 session for local businesses interested in selling to...

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Attendees will learn about the types of goods and services municipalities and school boards regularly purchase and how local businesses can qualify.
In partnership with The Classy Closet by Sue and FriendLilyShop, Community Care Peterborough is hosting its second annual fashion show at the Lakefield Legion on May 24, 2025, with proceeds supporting Community Care's programs for Lakefield seniors and adults with physical challenges. (Photo: The Classy Closet by Sue / Facebook)

‘Helping the community is always in fashion’ in Lakefield

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Saturday fashion show at the Lakefield Legion will benefit Community Care Peterborough's Lakefield clients.
Fleming College students Dylan Waddell (middle) and Gavin O'Rourke (right) with their gold and bronze medals in carpentry during the awards ceremony for the 2025 Skills Ontario Competition on May 7. In total, Fleming College students earned five gold and two bronze medals at the competition, during which secondary and post-secondary students competed in a range of hands-on challenges. (kawarthaNOW screenshot)

Fleming College carpentry student brings home gold in ‘a rigorous test of both technical...

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College celebrates five gold and two bronze medals at the recent 2025 Skills Ontario Competition,
Meaghan Chapman (second from left) and Nick Chapman (right), along with operations manager and general manager Mark and Nancy Hutchinson (left and second from right), presented a cheque for $21,066.55 to Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation board chair Mona Malcolm Sharman (middle) on May 20, 2025, representing proceeds from the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign held at Chapmans' five Tim Hortons locations in Lindsay from April 28 to May 4. (Photo: RMH Foundation)

Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation all smiles following fundraiser in Lindsay

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Tim Hortons 'Smile Cookie' campaign raises more than $21,000 for priority projects at Ross Memorial Hospital.
Peterborough and area women interested in golf can check out Women's Adventures in Golf, which aims to offer a more relaxed game with social opportunities while raising money for local non-profit organizations that support women and children. The group is hosting monthly themed golfing events during the summer. (Photos: Women's Adventures in Golf)

Women’s Adventures in Golf is back for a second season of raising funds for...

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The group offers fun themed golfing opportunities for Peterborough women of all skill levels.
The YMCA Northumberland is kicking off Pride month with its annual "Rainbow Run" in Cobourg on June 1, 2025. The 2.5 or five-kilometre run/walk that goes along the waterfront and through downtown raises money and awareness for YMCA Northumberland's Strong Communities campaign while also celebrating diversity and supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community. (Photo: YMCA Northumberland)

YMCA Northumberland kicking off Pride month with June 1 Rainbow Run in Cobourg

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Annual fundraiser for Strong Communities campaign is also a visible show of support for those in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Families attending Five Counties Children's Centre's 'Ready for School' event in Cobourg in August 2024 prepare to board a school bus to see what the ride entails. Offering supports for children who may face greater challenges due to physical, developmental, or communication needs, the events are returning in Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay in spring 2025 to provide families with even more time to prepare. (Photo: Five Counties)

Five Counties is helping special needs kids heading to school in the fall get...

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The regional treatment centre is hosting 'Ready for School' family information sessions this spring in Peterborough, Cobourg, and Lindsay.
A young girl with an adhesive bandage on her arm after receiving an inoculation. (Stock photo)

Kawarthas region health unit stresses importance of immunization as number of measles cases in...

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Deputy medical officer of health would not be surprised to see a case in Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Peterborough, or Haliburton counties.
Andrea Groff, executive lead of the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland, says the team's new website is intended to address the frustrations of patients and caregivers in finding information when they're trying to navigate the healthcare system in Northumberland County. (Photo courtesy of Ontario Health Team of Northumberland)

Ontario Health Team of Northumberland launches website aimed at helping patients to navigate healthcare...

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Website offers county residents 'a trusted, one-stop resource for local health services and support'.
Janice Brown (middle), pictured with Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) donor impact manager Natalie Raponi and Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre co-owner and store leader Fred Sweeting, was one of the two winners in Habitat PKR's second annual "The Big Flip" furniture flipping contest. Brown won the "Big & Bold" category for transforming a dresser. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region announces winners of second annual ‘The Big...

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Janice Brown and Jordanne Posch each won prizes for repurposing old furniture rather than disposing it in the landfill.
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