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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.
Kids like Hallie are being encouraged to help Five Counties Children's Centre say "thank you" for 50 years of service. The regional children's treatment centre is hosting a kids' colouring contest for young artists to show their creative skills on a selection of 50th anniversary colouring sheets. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre embraces the art of saying thanks with kids’ colouring contest

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Children who enter contest can win prizes and have designs featured on centre's 50th anniversary thank you cards.
A coalition of 33 local businesses, associations, municipalities, and community members have united to launch "Prosper in Northumberland," described as a collaborative initiative to champion local businesses and strengthen Northumberland County's economy, including in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, Municipality of Brighton, Town of Cobourg, Township of Cramahe, Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope (pictured), and Municipality of Trent Hills. (Photo: Northumberland Tourism

Coalition launches ‘Prosper in Northumberland’ initiative in response to rising economic challenges

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Businesses, associations, and municipalities come together to champion local businesses and strengthen the local economy.
The completion of phase two of the reconstruction of Walton Street in downtown Port Hope is one of the highlighted accomplishments in the Municipality of Port Hope's "2024 Year in Review" webpage. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

Municipality of Port Hope unveils look back at 2024 through ‘Year in Review’ webpage

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Walton Street reconstruction work, new child care centre, re-opening of medical walk-in clinic among projects in the spotlight.
Fatma Al Ahmed, a high-school student from Syria, is one of six newcomers in Peterborough featured in the "Our Neighbourhood" video series produced in 2024 by the New Canadians Centre (NCC). In each of three free "Stories from Your Neighbourhood: Meet Your Neighbours" sessions on March 26, April 23, and May 21 at the Peterborough Public Library, the NCC will be facilitating public discussions of two newcomer stories featured in the videos along with related topics. (kawarthaNOW screenshot of NCC video)

New Canadians Centre invites Peterborough residents to meet their newcomer neighbours

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Free discussions based on 'Our Neighbourhood' video series featuring six newcomers take place at Peterborough Public Library on March 26, April 23, and May 21.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre in Northumberland County is hosting a fundraising women's luncheon with special guest speaker Fallon Farinacci on May 15, 2025 at the Best Western in Cobourg. (Photo: Kahryssa Vee)

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre in Cobourg hosts guest speaker Fallon Farinacci on May...

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Métis woman who lost both her parents to violence as a child and her brother to suicide will share her story at fundraising luncheon.
The Peterborough Family Health Team (PFHT) hopes more Peterborough residents without a family doctor or primary care provider will now be able to access health care through the new PFHT Health Clinic on George Street in Peterborough, which joins the existing clinic on King Street that offers problem-specific care and more niche services. (Photo: Peterborough Family Health Team)

New Peterborough clinic aims to increase health care access for residents without a family...

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Peterborough Family Health Team's new George Street clinic is an 'interim solution' offering unattached patients same-day or next-day in-person care.
As of March 20, 2025, there is a potential flood risk due to increased water levels on the Burnt River above the Kinmount dam. Affected residents can prepare their properties for possible flooding by getting pre-filled sandbags at the Burnt River Community Centre. Residents can also fill their own sandbags at Ward Park Norland Community Centre, Dalton Community Centre, and Chisholm Trail. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes residents on Burnt River north of Kinmount dam warned of potential flood...

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Ice blockage has prevented Ministry of Natural Resources from removing logs from dam to manage water flow.
The "Battle of the Badges" charity hockey game held on March 1, 2025 in Cobourg raised more than $9,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham and Northumberland. Cobourg firefighters defeated Cobourg police officers 6-3 and were presented with the Chris Garrett Memorial Trophy. (Photo: Town of Cobourg / Facebook)

‘Battle of the Badges’ in Cobourg raises more than $9,000 for Big Brothers Big...

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Cobourg firefighters net 6-3 win over Cobourg police officers in charity hockey game as 1,200 spectators look on.
Cobourg resident Marina Di Francesco began volunteering for the New Canadians Centre in 2023, receiving training to be a volunteer English language teaching assistant. The non-profit organization is recruiting volunteers to help support newcomers to Northumberland County with their English-language skills. (Photo: New Canadians Centre / Facebook)

New Canadians Centre extends call for Northumberland County volunteers to help support newcomers to...

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Non-profit organization in need of residents to specifically help new residents with their English-language skills.
The Port Hope Medical Walk-in Clinic is located on the second floor of the building at 99 Toronto Rd., where Community Health Centres of Northumberland is located. (Photo: Google Maps)

Northumberland County and partners call for community feedback on Port Hope Medical Walk-in Clinic

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County and Loyalist College completing survey with aim to assess pilot project's impact and enhance services for those without family doctors.
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