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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.
"Lovin the Limelight" by Kirkfield artist Joy McCallister was one of the artworks selected in 2023 for the City of Kawartha Lakes' "That's a Wrap" public art program, which sees traffic control boxes along the Kawartha Lakes road network decorated with artist-created imagery. Submissions are now open for the 2024 program, which will see 10 original artworks from local artists used to wrap all remaining municipally owned boxes. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

Submissions open for ‘That’s a Wrap’ outdoor art gallery in City of Kawartha Lakes

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Public art program sees traffic control boxes decorated with original local artworks to beautify intersections and boost community pride.
On April 30, 2024, Chief Keith Knott announced Curve Lake First Nation will receive $400,000 in funding to renovate the Mary Dorothy Jacobs Memorial Park baseball diamond, with $300,000 coming from Indigenous Services Canada and $100,000 from the Jays Care Foundation "Field Of Dreams" grant program. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of Curve Lake First Nation video)

Play ball: Curve Lake First Nation recipient of 2024 Jays Care Foundation ‘Field of...

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Indigenous Services Canada and Blue Jays team up to fund the renovation of Curve Lake's Mary Dorothy Jacobs Memorial Park baseball diamond.
Two works by local playwright Drew Hayden Taylor performed by members of Toronto's Centre for Indigenous Theatre will be among the shows at this year's Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF), which runs from June 21 to 23, 2024 at Trent University in Peterborough. Tickets the world's only Indigenous fringe festival are now available. (Photo: Sarah Cornthwaite)

Two works by Drew Hayden Taylor among performances at Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival

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Tickets are now on sale for three-day festival at Peterborough's Trent University running from June 21 to 23.
Municipality of Trent Hills residents, and those from the broader Northumberland County area, can register for a primary health care provider through the Trent Hills Family Health Team. (Stock photo)

Trent Hills and Northumberland residents can register for local primary health care provider

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Family health team anticipates arrival of nurse practitioner and physician and is currently building patient roster list for Campbellford clinic.
The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Auxiliary raised $207,000 for the west Northumberland hospital to purchase four new neonatal monitors for the its maternal child care unit. Pictured from left to right are The Little Treasure Shop volunteer coordinator Dale Hodge, maternal child care department chief Dr. Erin Pepper, registered nurses Tania Bird and Katelyn Laliberte, Petticoat Lane volunteer coordinator Marilyn Routly, patient care manager for chemo, dialysis and maternal child care Amy Miedema, NHH Auxiliary president Selena Forsyth, and registered nurse Rachael Roach. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

West Northumberland hospital auxiliary funds purchase of neonatal monitors

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Equipment helps care providers monitor a newborn baby's body heat, vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, weight, and more.
Northumberland County council has hired a consultant to complete a review of police services in Northumberland, which encompasses looking at one police service for the entire county instead of the current three: the Port Hope Police Service, the Cobourg Police Service, and the Ontario Provincial Police's Northumberland detachment with locations in Cobourg, Brighton, and Campbellford. (kawarthaNOW collage of police service photos)

Northumberland County explores idea of one county-wide police service or sole policing contract

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Warden Brian Ostrander says previous 2007 report showed 'fairly significant' savings for taxpayers.
Peterborough's Kaawaate East City Public School (KECPS) is hoping to raise $200,000 to build an accessible playground at the elementary school. On May 1, 2024, the school will be hosting an arts and music night for students, teachers, and parents showcasing the talents of students, making student art available for purchase through a silent auction, and accepting donations towards the playground fund. (Photo courtesy of KECPS)

Peterborough elementary school students create art and music to raise money for playground

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Kaawaate East City Public School is hosting a special May 1 arts and music night open to students, teachers, and parents.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is requesting parents ensure their children's immunization records are current to avoid suspension of children from school in May 2024. (Stock photo)

Kawarthas health unit asks parents to check children’s immunization records for missing vaccinations

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Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will begin sending out suspension notices the week of April 29 for children with incomplete records.
Sales of smile cookies at Tim Hortons outlets in Lindsay from April 29 to May 5, 2024 will support the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation. Pictured are franchise owners Meaghan and Nick Chapman with operations manager Mark Hutchinson and general manager Nancy Hutchinson showing their support for Ross Memorial Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

Tim Hortons restaurants announce beneficiaries for ‘Smile Cookie’ campaign in Kawarthas region

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Various non-profit organizations and initiatives to receive proceeds from annual fundraising campaign running from April 29 to May 5.
The room at the Best Western Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre was packed for Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation's fifth annual "Handbags for Hospice" event held on April 4, 2024, which raised $111,115 for the Northumberland County hospice care centre. (Photo courtesy of Community Care Northumberland)

Northumberland County event raises more than $111,000 for hospice care

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Ed's House Foundation thanks sponsors and community members for 'Handbags for Hospice' purchases and support.
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