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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.
The Peterborough Butterfly Run returns to Millennium Park on April 27, 2025. The annual fundraiser for people who have experienced a loss during pregnancy, the loss of a infant, or who are unable to conceive will support ongoing specialized education in perinatal bereavement care to healthcare providers across Peterborough, help establish more than 10 lending libraries in the community, and support the development of bereavement kits. (Photo: GPHSF Your Family Health Team Foundation)

Peterborough Butterfly Run set to return to Millennium Park on April 27

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The annual fundraiser supports those who have experienced a loss during pregnancy, the loss of an infant, or infertility.
Five Counties Children's Centre client Nova (in pink) took part in the ceremonial pre-game puck drop with her family at the "Next Gen Game" at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on February 17, 2025, when the Peterborough Petes took on the Kitchener Rangers. Not only did the Petes win the game, but the annual fundraising event brought in $17,056 for Five Counties. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Petes)

‘Next Gen Game’ with the Peterborough Petes nets fun and over $17,000 for Five...

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'Seeing the smiles on kids' faces was really something': Five Counties spokesperson.
Peterborough County Warden Bonnie Clark (middle of front row, in light brown jacket) with members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) along with Ontario government cabinet members and MPPs at EOWC's annual inaugural meeting in Kingston on January 9 and 10, 2025, when Clark was acclaimed as EOWC chair and Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson was elected as vice-chair. (Photo courtesy of EOWC)

Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus zeroes in on four priorities with provincial election around the...

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Tariffs, more housing, investing in infrastructure, and community paramedicine top of mind for chair Bonnie Clark.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region is transforming its Lakefield ReStore into a boutique-style store specializing in antiques, vintage treasures, and one-of-a-kind specialty items, such as this antique settee sofa that recently sold for $195. The Lakefield ReStore is also now the only ReStore in the region open on Sundays. (Photo: Lakefield ReStore / Facebook)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region’s Lakefield ReStore gets a refresh

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Now open on Sundays, the boutique-style store will specialize in antiques, vintage treasures, and one-of-a-kind specialty items.
On February 12, 2025, Yamaha Financial Services presented Northumberland County with a $12,732.32 cheque for the Northumberland County Forest as part of the 2024 Stay Outdoors grant program. The funds will support the installation of fencing, gates, and signage to help protect environmentally sensitive areas as well as the planting of 160 native species to restore damaged ecosystems. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County Forest receives financial boost for conservation and trail safety efforts

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Stay Outdoors grant from Yamaha Financial Services will support new fencing and signage and planting of 160 native species.
The Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (NIFF) is accepting applications from Indigenous visual artists to have their work displayed during the 2025 festival running from June 19 to 22 at the Peterborough Theatre Guild. Both Indigenous artists who may not have exhibited before or established artists who have new work to show are encouraged to apply. Pictured is a work by Nuin-Tara Wilson ᓄᐃᓐᑕᕋ Star Daughter Woman, a Cree artist residing in Nogojiwanong/Peterborough. (Photo: Sadleir House / Instagram)

Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival’s 2025 opens inaugural call for visual artists to participate in...

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Indigenous artists who have not exhibited before or established artists with new work to show are encouraged to apply.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) was the beneficiary of a recent fundraiser that saw volunteers from the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) student fraternity camp out in the parking lot of the Venture North building in downtown Peterborough from February 7 to 9, 2025, raising over $2,700 for affordable housing efforts. (Photo: TKE Peterborough)

‘The community engagement was incredible’: Trent, Fleming students camp out in Peterborough in support...

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Tau Kappa Epsilon student fraternity members raise awareness and $2,700 for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region.
The Town of Cobourg's economic development manager Daniel Van Kampen with the Economic Developers Council of Ontario award for workforce development and talent attraction in the rural category. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Town of Cobourg receives provincial economic development award of excellence

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Town's economic development department recognized for its workforce development programs focused on youth.
Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge connecting Canada to the U.S. in Windsor, Ontario. (Photo: Rod Gurdebeke / The Canadian Press)

Northumberland County warden reaching out to border communities in response to U.S. tariff threats

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Brian Ostrander has sent letters to elected officials in New York and Pennsylvania.

Haliburton Highlands Health Services holding community forums on future of healthcare in Haliburton County

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Forums will take place February 19, March 5, and March 26 in person at Minden site and virtually.
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