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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.
Point in Time executive director Marg Cox (second from left) and Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) program supervisor David Bradley (fourth from left) along with peer specialists cut the ribbon for "Coming Full Circle" at 83 Maple Avenue in Haliburton on November 4, 2025. Funded by Health Canada, the two-year initiative is designed to help people with mental health and addiction challenges succeed by building a network of trained and mentored workers who have lived experience. (Photo: CMHA HKPR)

Peer-led program launches in Haliburton County to support people with substance use and mental...

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Point in Time and CMHA HKPR unveil 'Coming Full Circle', a two-year initiative staffed by workers with lived experience.
A snow-covered tent in a park in Peterborough, Ontario on December 19, 2022. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

United Way to conduct homelessness count across city and county of Peterborough on November...

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As a follow-up to the 2024 point-in-time survey, the one-day visual enumeration will provide a more complete picture of homelessness in the community.
Some of the donations to a previous Community Care Northumberland "Adopt a Grandparent" program, which is returning for its ninth year in 2025. The program is intended to ensure as many seniors as possible receive warm wishes and a gift under the Christmas tree this year. (Photo: Community Care Northumberland)

Community Care Northumberland invites community members to help spread joy and ‘Adopt a Grandparent’...

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Non-profit organization hoping to give Christmas gifts to 132 seniors who may be experiencing isolation or loneliness.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre in Cobourg is celebrating the results of its successful annual "Walk A Mile" fundraiser held in October as it marks Women Abuse Prevention Month in November. (Photo: Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre / Facebook)

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre marks Women Abuse Prevention Month after $55,000 fundraiser boost.

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Following a successful 'Walk A Mile' event in October, the Cobourg non-profit is selling 'Wrapped in Courage' purple scarves during November.
Kawartha Land Trust has protected 147 more acres in Kawartha Lakes for future generations, including a 56-acre property owned by Kawartha Lakes residents Mark Maitman and Dale Sutton who have entered into a conservation easement agreement (CEA) with KLT. The Maitman-Sutton CEA consists of 56 acres of deciduous forest, mixed swamp, and meadow, with 90 per cent of the property consisting of a wildlife corridor. (Photo: Kawartha Land Trust)

Kawartha Land Trust protects 147 more acres in Kawartha Lakes for future generations

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Two new conservation projects in the Stoney Creek and Pigeon Lake watersheds expand permanent protection for forests, wetlands, and agricultural land.
Wilfred Vienot (seventh from right), who suddenly collapsed in his home one day last year after suffering a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated thanks to community members and first responders, attended Northumberland County's 10th annual "Survivor Night" on October 27, 2025 with first responders from Lindsay Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Cobourg Fire Department, Northumberland Paramedics, and his neighbours and friends. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County recognizes 85 first responders who resuscitated 14 people experiencing cardiac arrest in...

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'Survivor Night is not only about the lives that were saved, but about the bond that forms between all first responders': Northumberland Paramedics chief.
At its annual "Diva Night" educational and awareness event on October 23, 2025, The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group's founding members Jo-Ann Forson, Nancy Hanna, and Gail Payne presented three $7,500 cheques to representatives of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Lakeridge Health Foundation Oshawa. Since it was formed in 2002, the group has raised $437,800 in support of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group raises $22,500 for breast cancer care in...

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At their annual Diva Night in Lindsay, the group donated $7,500 each to hospital foundations in Lindsay, Oshawa, and Port Perry.
Northumberland County's municipal building, which includes community service spaces, meeting rooms including council chambers, and administrative offices, is located at 555 Courthouse Road in Cobourg. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County council votes to open temporary winter warming room in county council chambers...

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Following June decision to close warming room at Division Street shelter, council had directed staff to explore four possible locations.
The Town of Cobourg is seeking public feedback about its proposed 10-year parks and recreation master plan. A drop-in community workshop will be held on October 30, 2025 at the Cobourg Community Centre and online engagement tools including a survey are available until November 10. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Cobourg seeking input from residents and visitors on the future of the town’s parks...

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People can find out more about the proposed 10-year master plan at an October 30 drop-in community workshop and can complete an online survey.
The United Way Peterborough & District released the final report from the 2024 point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Peterborough on October 14, 2025. (Graphic: United Way Peterborough & District)

Report reveals rising chronic homelessness in Peterborough

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Nearly 80% of unhoused people surveyed in 2024 had been homeless for six months or more, according to United Way's latest point-in-time count.
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