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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.
Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory in Peterborough recently spearheaded its fourth annual "Gear Up for Good" campaign which resulted in 207 fully stocked backpacks for Peterborough kids in need heading to school in September. (Photo courtesy of Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory)

Fourth annual ‘Gear Up for Good’ campaign delivers 207 backpacks of school essentials for...

With support from local businesses and community members, Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory 'crushed our goal' of 200 backpacks.
Community Futures Peterborough (CFP) is launching its six-part "Entrepreneurship 101" workshop series for fall 2025. Pictured is CFP loans manager Braden Clark, who will deliver the "Funding Fuel - Explore Funding and Financing" workshop on Wednesday, October 22. (Photo: CFP)

Community Futures Peterborough’s expanded ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ series this fall features three new workshops

Delivered by the Business Advisory Centre, the seven-part series includes new workshops on brainstorming business ideas, protecting IP, and hiring a first employee.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre presents the 18th annual Walk A Mile fundraising event on October 4, 2025 in downtown Cobourg. (Photo: Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre)

Northumberland County residents can Walk A Mile on October 4 to support survivors of...

Annual walk in downtown Cobourg has raised $608,500 over past 17 years for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre.
Habitat for Humanity Canada is once again partnering with The Beer Store to raise money for Ontario affiliates of the not-for-profit housing organization that aims to help families achieve affordable home ownership. Until September 21, 2025, people can drop off their empty beer, wine, and liquor containers at participating locations of The Beer Store in the Peterborough area and in Kawartha Lakes and donate their refund directly to Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR), directly supporting a single-family home in Fraserville and an accessible duplex in Peterborough's East City for seven women with disabilities, both scheduled for completion by Christmas. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

‘Something as small as one empty beer bottle really does help build an affordable...

Bottle drive until September 21 at selected locations of The Beer Store will support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region.
The 2024 "Take Back the Night" event in the Peterborough Square courtyard in downtown Peterborough. Organized by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, the 2025 event raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and the supports available for survivors takes place on Thursday, September 18. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton / Facebook)

‘Take Back the Night’ returns to downtown Peterborough on September 18

Organized by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, the theme of this year's annual event against sexual violence is 'Rage and Resistance'.
Ampere's STEAM School in Lindsay returns for its second year in September 2025, expanding its classes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math to include children aged five to eight as well as those aged nine to 12. Enrolment opens on September 9, with classes for children aged five to eight on Tuesdays and for those aged nine to 12 on Wednesdays. (Photo: Ampere)

Ampere’s second year of STEAM School in Lindsay this fall expands to include younger...

Starting September 9, children aged 5 to 8 can also enrol in science, technology, engineering, art, and math classes.
Venture13, Northumberland County's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, was launched in 2018. Facilities include the VentureZone Co-working Space, the Venture13 MakeLab, as well as the offices of anchor organizations making up the V13 Board of Partners. (Photo: Venture13 / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg unveils fall lineup of economic development sessions for business owners and...

Sessions include Protect Yourself Series, Business Accelerate Series, Fireside Chat Series, Growth and Development Symposium, Funding Forum, and more.
Chimo Youth & Family Services in Lindsay is one of nine organizations in the City of Kawartha Lakes that received a grant from the Social Sustainability Fund of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (to be renamed the Kawartha Community Foundation). Chimo received a $6,000 grant for a city-wide youth engagement initiative with anti-bullying workshops, focus groups, and a teen wellness fair. (Photo courtesy of Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes)

Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes awards a total of $56,000 to nine area organizations

Foundation says 'modest investment' in first year of Social Sustainability Fund has resulted in 'tangible, immediate differences'.
Monarch Teacher Network of Canada instructor Laurel Merriam, Friends of Presqu'ile Park member Don Davis, and "Monarch Butterfly Crusader" Carol Pasternak releasing tagged monarch butterflies at Presqu'ile Provincial Park in 2023. The Friends of Presqu'ile Park, a charitable organization devoted to preserving and protecting the natural heritage of Presqu'ile Provincial Park, invites the public to join park staff and volunteers on August 30 and 31, 2025 for the annual "Monarchs and Migrants Weekend" at the park in the Municipality of Brighton. (Photo: Jaime Rojo / National Geographic)

Community members invited to ‘Monarchs and Migrants Weekend’ at Presqu’ile Provincial Park in Northumberland...

Long weekend event on August 30 and 31 will see park staff and volunteers share information about the fall migration of birds, butterflies, and insects,
A group of young women playing rugby, with one woman being tackled. (Photo: Harry H Brewster vis Pexels)

First-ever ‘Peterborough Concussion Summit’ on October 28 for parents, teachers, coaches, and healthcare providers

Half-day event at Market Hall aims to 'move concussion care from confusion to coordination' says Ryan Sutton of Peterborough Athletic Concussion Awareness.

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