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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.
Susan Fisher, managing director of Silver Lights Senior Services in Lindsay, is looking to partner with Kawartha Lakes restaurants to offer dementia-friendly dining as a way of honouring her late mother who had Alzheimer's disease and supporting others who are walking a similar path. The inaugural event was held on June 13, 2025 at Charmin's Wholesome Foods Catering and The Club House in Lindsay. (Photos: Silver Lights Senior Services)

Silver Lights Senior Service invites Kawartha Lakes restaurants to serve ‘Meals that Matter’

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Initiative gives people with dementia a safe and welcoming environment for dining out, says managing director Susan Fisher.
Team members of Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) and the RMH Foundation gathered in the Lindsay hospital's main lobby in support of the $25-million "We Are The Ross" capital campaign, which was officially launched on June 19, 2025. (Photo: RMH Foundation)

Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation launches biggest capital campaign in its history for Lindsay hospital

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Hospital is also set to welcome new president and CEO Veronica Nelson in September.
Five Counties Children's Centre is the local diagnostic hub for autism spectrum disorder in the city and county of Peterborough, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County and has a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working to assess and support children with autism and their families. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Canopy Support Services and Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough to receive provincial autism...

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Ontario government has announced a $37-million two-year investment in the Ontario Autism Program to improve workforce capacity among 100 autism service providers.
Northumberland County resident Stewart Richardson (middle), pictured with Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) archivist Abigail Miller (left) and NCAM curator Katie Kennedy, had donated $85,000 to support the creation of the inaugural exhibit at the new museum facility, currently under construction in Cobourg. (Photo: NCAM)

History enthusiast donates $85,000 to Northumberland County Archives and Museum in Cobourg

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Museum's first major individual private donation will be used to support the creation of the new facility's inaugural exhibit.
On June 24, 2025, Peterborough's YES Shelter for Youth and Families (YES) officially celebrated the completion of major repairs to its emergency shelter building at 196 Brock Street in downtown Peterborough. The project was made possible through community support, including significant funding from the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of YES)

Peterborough’s YES Shelter for Youth and Families celebrates completion of repairs to emergency shelter

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$265,000 in community donations supported renovations to Brock Street building such as plumbing and fixtures, an exterior refresh, a new generator, and more.
Not-for-profit Compass Early Learning & Care (Compass ELC) recently announced it will be opening a child care centre in Peterborough in partnership with St. Joseph's at Fleming. (Photo: Compass ELC)

New child care centre in Peterborough coming to St. Joseph’s at Fleming long-term care...

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New facility would provide much-needed child care for the community while fostering intergenerational relationships.
Municipality of Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander cuts the ribbon on a British-style telephone booth installed in the downtown core, which serves as both a tourist information kiosk and a backdrop for photos. A local business purchased the phone booth from a private owner and donated to the municipality. (Photo: Municipality of Brighton)

Municipality of Brighton installs picturesque British-style phone booth downtown as tourist information kiosk

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Hailing from a private residence and donated to the municipality by Mistral Developments, the booth is also being used for photo opportunities.
"HomeGrown: A Habitat Vineyard Party Fundraiser" on June 7, 2025 at Rolling Grape Vineyards in Bailieboro raised $24,000 for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR). Pictured is event host Neil Morton of Cormor Inc. with Habitat PKR CEO Susan Zambonin and her husband and Habitat PKR procurement manager Mario Zambonin. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

‘It means everything to us to have a place of our own’: Habitat for...

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HomeGrown vineyard fundraiser in Bailieboro brings in $24,000 to support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's affordable homebuilding projects.
Experience Cobourg has launched the "Little Book of Summer Perks," which contains coupons for area businesses and targets boosting the local economy. (Photo: Experience Cobourg)

Cobourg launches ‘Little Book of Summer Perks’

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Initiative designed to offer deals at area businesses and provide direct investment in local economy.
A recent "gaming night" hosted by Community Care Peterborough (CCP) and the Apsley and District Lion's Club netted more than $16,000 for supports and services provided to area residents by CCP's Apsley service office. (Photo: Jim O'Shea)

‘Gaming night’ raises more than $16,000 to support residents who use Community Care Peterborough...

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Proceeds will support subsidy program that helps provide residents with accessible transportation,
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