Authors Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
297 Articles
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.
Mothers-to-be under the age of 24 can access supports through a new program being offered through communities served by Peterborough Public Health and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. (Photo: Nurse-Family Partnership)

Area health units offer pregnancy support for young moms-to-be and their babies

Nurse Family Partnership program a 'critical opportunity to provide supports for healthy growth and development': Peterborough medical officer of health.
Over the holidays, the Central Food Network in Haliburton County offered six free food events at the Highlands East Food Hub in Wilberforce. While the organization's regular services were closed for the holidays, volunteers distributed donated surplus food to those in need. (Photo: Steve Kauffeldt / Facebook)

Haliburton and Northumberland initiatives offer tidings of comfort, joy, and food

Central Food Network hosts free food events in Wilberforce, Brighton bakery serves complimentary Christmas dinners for all.
Peterborough paramedics, local governments, and an area business are partnering to provide 'Blankets for People," a campaign running from January 8 until March 15, 2024 that provides clean blankets and sleeping bags to those in need. (Graphic courtesy of Peterborough County)

‘Let us unite to create a warmer community for all’ in Peterborough

Paramedics, city and county governments, and a dry cleaner business are teaming up for the second annual 'Blankets for People' campaign.
Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander recently spoke with kawarthaNOW about what he sees as the key challenges and issues for Northumberland County in 2024. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland’s warden highlights top challenges for county in 2024

Better funding model, increased housing, keeping up with roadwork and infrastructure needs key for Brian Ostrander.
As of January 1, 2024, recycling collection services in Northumberland and Peterborough counties are managed by the not-for-profit organization Circular Materials as part of Ontario's transition to producer responsibility for residential recycling. Residents will see no change to their recycling collection under the new system, as Northumberland County will continue to collect recycling until 2025 and Emterra Environmental will continue to collect recycling in the City and County of Peterborough. (Photo via Circular Materials)

No changes to residential recycling collection in Northumberland and Peterborough despite shift to producer...

As of January 1, Circular Materials is now responsible for managing the blue box program in both counties.
The City of Kawartha Lakes is seeking residents to volunteer for vacancies on four committees that provide advice and recommendations to council, including three citizen positions on the Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

City of Kawartha Lakes calls on residents to volunteer for municipal committees by January...

City of Peterborough also invites residents to share thoughts on future recreation opportunities through online survey and in-person consultations in January..
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) recently unveiled new public walking trails at the Mary West Nature Reserve, located at 1186 County Road 35 in the Municipality of Trent Hills. (Photo: Chelsea Marcantonio / NCC)

‘The new trails at the Mary West Nature Reserve are a fantastic community asset...

Nature Conservancy of Canada announces new walking trails and native plant seed orchard in Municipality of Trent Hills.
The Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service is recruiting volunteer firefighters for most of its fire stations, especially in rural areas. Candidates need to be dedicated, have excellent teamwork skills, be in good health, and be physically fit. New volunteer recruits will complete 40 hours of online training exercises and 60 hours of in-person training sessions. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes extends call for more volunteer firefighters for majority of its stations

Deputy fire chief says volunteers especially needed for fire stations in rural areas; applications due January 2.
Cathy Borowec (right) receiving the Kenneth J. Meinert Leadership Award from Ken Meinert (left) at the 2019 annual general meeting of Habitat for Humanity Canada. She received the award for her two decades of work supporting the national not-for-profit organization that provides affordable homeownership, most recently as CEO of Habitat for Humanity Kingston Limestone Region. Borowec is returning to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland as CEO in 2024. (Photo: Christina McGory Photography)

Cathy Borowec returns to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland as CEO

Borowec began her 20-year-plus Habitat career with Northumberland affiliate of national not-for-profit organization for affordable homeownership.

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