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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.
Dylan Radcliffe accepts a Shifting Gears workplace award on behalf of Engage Engineering from Peterborough GreenUP's Ashley Burnie during a 20th anniversary celebration at Nicholls Oval Park on May 31, 2024, which saw six businesses or organizations receive the awards. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP celebrates winners of May challenge promoting planet-friendly transportation modes

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'Shifting Gears' awards recognize participants who chose active transportation options over solo car rides.
The Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC), which oversees more than 350 rent-geared-to-income and affordable rental units throughout Northumberland County, is inviting community members to apply for a seat on its board of directors. Pictured is former NCHC board chair Gil Brocanier (right) shaking hands with Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull during a 2022 funding announcement for the Elgin Park redevelopment project in Cobourg. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County Housing Corporation seeking two residents to sit on its board

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Application deadline is June 14 'to help shape the planning and delivery of affordable housing services'.
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton "Walk a Mile in Their Shoes" event on May 24, 2024 raised more than $20,000 for the organization's programs and services for women, children, and gender-diverse people fleeing gender-based violence. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

‘Giving spirit of our amazing community’ helps YWCA Peterborough Haliburton surpass fundraising goal

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May 24 'Walk a Mile in Their Shoes' event raised $20,871 for organization's programs and services for those fleeing gender-based violence.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is opening a new ReStore in Lakefield this summer. The non-profit home improvement and building supply stores accept and resell quality new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home décor items. Funds generated at ReStores are used to fund local affordable homebuilding projects. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity to open large new ReStore in Lakefield

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New location at 3001 Lakefield Road will replace closing Peterborough South ReStore and expand organization's reach into Selwyn Township.
Some of the members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) at a March 2024 meeting in Frontenac County, including (to the left and right of the banner) chair Renfrew County warden Peter Emon and vice-chair Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark. (Photo: EOWC)

Housing, health care, infrastructure investment top of mind for eastern Ontario politicians

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Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus identifies top priorities in its 2024-2027 strategic plan.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Porcupine Universal Trail, the third accessible trail in the Northumberland County Forest, was held on May 31, 2024. Pictured from left to right are Northumberland County's CAO Jennifer Moore and natural heritage manager Todd Farrell, Alderville First Nation's cultural advisor Aiden Gorveatt and community engagement planner Jennifer Niles, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini, and Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland unveils new accessible trail in Northumberland County Forest

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Expected to enhance recreational opportunities for all community members, one-kilometre Porcupine Universal Trail also features educational signage.
In 2024, the New Canadians Centre is celebrating 45 years of supporting newcomers to the Peterborough and Northumberland areas, including helping them become leaders in the community. Pictured in 2018 are Noor, Rushen, Simav, and Aicha, four newcomer youth from Syria and the Ivory Coast who came together as a group to volunteer to make food for clients of the Warming Room, which became One City Peterborough. Acknowledging the support their families received in their times of need, the girls felt it important to pay it forward by helping others in need. (Photo courtesy of New Canadians Centre)

Peterborough’s New Canadians Centre kicks off 45th anniversary fundraising campaign

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From its modest beginnings in 1979, the non-profit organization has grown substantially and supported over 2,000 newcomers over the past year.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat HKR) is launching the "High-Impact Investment Program," that gives community members the opportunity to provide sizeable loans to Habitat PKR at agreed interest rates. The new investment program would allow Habitat PKR to build on the success of its two-phase Leahy's Lane development in Peterborough — the first multi-unit development of the organization that has traditionally built single-family homes. Pictured is the second phase of the development, a 12-unit affordable condo building at 21 Leahy's Lane. (Photo: Habitat HKR)

Habitat for Humanity seeking ‘sizeable’ loans from Peterborough and Kawarthas residents to fund affordable...

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Under 'High-Impact Investment Program', lenders would receive annual payments for accrued interest.
Peterborough County and its staff are preparing for the Next Generation 9-1-1 initiative, which targets providing more accurate location information to emergency responders including police, firefighters, and paramedics. (Photo: Peterborough County)

Peterborough County preparing for migration to ‘Next Generation 9-1-1’ service

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County staff will be on the roads this summer, verifying addresses for emergency response purposes.
Alice, owner and operator of Cute & Cool Treats in Cobourg, was a participant in the 2023 "My Future My Career" entrepreneurship program for children and youth aged eight to 14. The Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland (BECN) is again inviting young entrepreneurs in Northumberland County to apply for the program, which offers business guidance and a small micro grant of up to $500 to help fund their business expenses. (Photo: BECN / Facebook)

Northumberland youth entrepreneurs can apply for micro-grant to support their small businesses

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'My Future My Career' program has helped 32 children and youth launch or boost their businesses.
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