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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.
Peterborough youth leading a march as part of the Global Climate Strike protest on September 27, 2019. Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) and For Our Grandchildren (4RG) are partnering for a new initiative that aims to bring Peterborough youth and seniors together and cultivate intergenerational solidarity for collective action to address climate change in the local community. (Photo: Leif Einarson)

Kawartha World Issues Centre calling on Peterborough seniors and youth to participate in climate...

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'Climate Kinship' project with For Our Grandchildren aims to cultivate intergenerational solidarity for local action to address climate change.
New Canadians Centre executive director Andy Cragg (centre) with team members during the non-profit organization's 45th anniversary block party outside its offices in Peterborough on June 28, 2024. The organization exceeded its 45th anniversary fundraising campaign goal of raising $45,000 and, as a result of an anonymous donor matching the amount raised up to $45,000, the campaign has actually netted $93,507. (Photo: New Canadians Centre / Facebook)

Peterborough’s New Canadians Centre exceeds 45th anniversary goal of raising $45K

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With donor matching bringing total to more than $93K, funds will help organization continue to deliver programs and services for newcomers to region.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is gearing up for a July 24 grand opening of its new Lakefield ReStore at 3001 Lakefield Rd., which will replace the Peterborough South ReStore that closed in June. The new Lakefield location will join the Lindsay ReStore (pictured) at 55 Angeline Street North and the Peterborough North ReStore at 300 Milroy Drive. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region’s Lakefield ReStore slated for July 24 grand...

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Non-profit housing organization is 'excited for the public to shop and donate in our new ReStore space'.
Five Counties Children's Centre board chair Julie Davis and Peterborough Petes mascot Roger were among the guests who helped kick off summer at the third annual Backyard Summer Social on June 22, 2024. The forecasted rain held off for the adults-only outdoor event event organized by Five Counties Children's Centre that raised nearly $42,000 to support kids' treatment services in Peterborough, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings counties and in the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre surpasses $40,000 fundraising goal with Backyard Summer Social event

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Funds raised will support high-demand treatment services for children and youth including speech language therapy and occupational therapy.
Some of the 13 young entrepreneurs aged eight to 14 who received micro grants in the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre of Northumberland (BECN) "My Future My Career" program, pictured at a ceremony in Cobourg on July 10, 2024. BECN is hosting an upcoming showcase on August 14 at Staples in Cobourg that features products and services offered by both "My Future My Career" participants as well as older youth entrepreneurs who received micro grants under the "Summer Company' program. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Young Northumberland entrepreneurs receive micro grants for their small business endeavours

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Business & Entrepreneurship Centre of Northumberland will showcase 'My Future My Career' and 'Summer Company' participants at August 14 event in Cobourg
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory founder and CEO Robert Gauvreau (front middle) pictured during 2023's Gear Up for Good" campaign, which helps ensure local children in need have backpacks and other school essentials in the fall. The third annual campaign is collecting donations until August 16 and the supplies will be distributed to on August 23. (Photo: Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory / Facebook)

Peterborough residents can send kids in need back to class with backpacks, haircuts, supplies

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Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory kicks off 3rd annual 'Gear Up for Good' campaign with August 16 donation deadline.
Renovations to create a commercial kitchen at Trinity Community Centre in Peterborough are underway as One City Peterborough recently reached its $204,000 fundraising goal thanks to community support. (Photo: One City Peterborough)

One City Peterborough reaches fundraising goal of $204,000 for a commercial kitchen at Trinity...

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Completing kitchen renovations means One City will be able to prepare hot and nutritious meals on site this fall.
Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) in Cobourg recognized 23 active and past members of its auxiliary who passed away in 2023-24 by flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on July 10, 2024. (Photo: NHH)

Northumberland hospital flies Canadian flag at half-mast to recognize auxiliary volunteers who have passed...

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Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg honours 23 active and past auxiliary members who died in 2023-24.
With Walton Street in downtown Port Hope undergoing reconstruction, the Municipality of Port Hope is promoting its "Be Walton" shop-local campaign that's underway now through to the end of September. In partnership with the Heritage Business Improvement Area, Critical Mass Art, Cultivate, the Capitol Theatre, and the Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce, the campaign also features free local arts, music, and cultural events to draw people downtown, with the Capitol offering special shop, dine and show packages. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

‘Now is the time for Port Hope to show their love and support for...

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Municipality of Port Hope promotes 'Be Walton' shop-local program and Capitol Theatre offers shop, dine, and show packages.
The Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club (NHCC) and Northumberland County are partnering to present the 2024 Northumberland Diversity Festival, which runs on Saturday, July 20 at Port Hope's Memorial Park. Pictured is a performance at the 2022 festival, which took place at Victoria Hall in Cobourg. (Photo: NHCC)

Northumberland celebrates county’s diversity with upcoming festival

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County and Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club team up for July 20 Northumberland Diversity Festival in Port Hope.
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