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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.
Both the Town and Cobourg and the City of Kawartha Lakes are among Ontario municipalities participating in "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" on September 28, 2024, a provincial campaign led by Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal where residents are asked to "take the pledge" to test their smoke alarms. (kawarthaNOW screenshot from Saved by the Beep video)

Cobourg and Kawartha Lakes among municipalities participating in ‘Test Your Smoke Alarm Day’ on...

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'Lives will be saved by regularly testing smoke alarms at least once a month': fire chiefs.
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)

Report on police services in Northumberland County coming before council September 18

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With current services provided by three forces, councillors will review results of study exploring concept of one county-wide police service.
Having a Pride event of its very own is critical for the village of Lakefield, according to the Lakefield Pride Committee. The Lakefield Pride Picnic, an annual family event founded in 2021, takes place on September 22, 2024 in Isabel Morris Park and includes a march from the park through the village. (Photo: Lakefield Pride / Facebook)

Lakefield’s Pride event is essential in village where people often feel isolated and have...

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'We really just want to create a great experience for our community to share love and kindness for all': Lakefield Pride Committee.
A think tank of Peterborough family doctors is hoping to help solve some of the issues related to recruiting and retaining physicians. The group was formed by Dr. Madura Sundareswaran, a family physician who opened her practice in Peterborough in 2019 and founded the Peterborough Newcomer Health Clinic in 2023. She lives in Peterborough with her husband, Dr. Mathew Moore, who is also a family doctor. In March 2024, Dr. Sundareswaran received an award from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario that honours outstanding Ontario doctors. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Newcomer Health Clinic)

Peterborough family doctors launch think tank to identify primary health care challenges and brainstorm...

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Founded by award-winning physician Dr. Madura Sundareswaran, group strives 'to tackle some of the barriers in family medicine today'.
Kawartha World Issues Centre's 35th anniversary fundraising celebration on October 29, 2024 at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre in downtown Peterborough will feature a keynote speech by award-winning anti-racism and Indigenous researcher and entrepreneur Larissa Crawford and a performance by Indigenous roots singer-songwriter Mimi O'Bonsawin. (Photos: Feather Photo and Jen Squires)

Peterborough’s Kawartha World Issues Centre celebrates 35 years at the Market Hall on October...

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Fundraising celebration will include keynote by anti-racism researcher Larissa Crawford and performance by Indigenous musician Mimi O'Bonsawin.
Five Counties Children's Centre kids Payton and her sister Paisley are excited about the first-ever "Couture for Kids" fashion show fundraiser taking place on October 3, 2024 in Lindsay. The event will raise funds to support services for Five Counties kids in the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre teaming up with Lindsay retailers for fundraising fashion show

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Inaugural 'Couture for Kids' on October 3 will support services for clients of Five Counties in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Potential confusion among drivers entering the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10, and County Road 74 in the hamlet of Welcome in the Municipality of Port Hope is one of the reasons Northumberland County is considering design changes to the intersection. A public information session on proposed improvements to the intersection will take place on October 23, 2024. (Photo: Google Maps)

Northumberland County looking to improve safety and traffic flow at ‘unique’ Welcome intersection in...

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Goal of public information session on October 23 'is to ensure residents have a clear understanding of the proposed improvements': Director of Public Works.
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is a free socially inclusive after-school music program for children and youth in Northumberland County with a focus on social development through the pursuit of musical excellence. Students sing in choir and play in a strings ensemble up to four times a week, with all instruments, music, uniforms, and healthy snacks provided for free. (Photo: SONG / Facebook)

Concert benefiting SONG gives Northumberland kids and audience members something to sing about

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Choir! Choir! Choir! show at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre on Nov. 2 will support charity that provides free music programs for children.
Venture13, Northumberland County's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, was launched in 2018. Facilities include the VentureZone Co-working Space, the Venture13 MakeLab, as well as the offices of anchor organizations making up the V13 Board of Partners. (Photo: Venture13 / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg unveils fall line-up of events for entrepreneurs and business professionals

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'Fall program addresses demand for skilled tradespeople' and more, says town's economic development manager.
The Lakefield Pride Committee is hosting the fourth annual Lakefield Pride picnic on September 22, 2024. Peterborough drag performer Betty Baker, who was raised in Young's Point and went to elementary school in Lakefield, will return to perform at the picnic for the fourth year. (Photo: Christopher Coghill)

‘Going to Lakefield Pride is like coming home again’: drag performer Betty Baker

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Organizers prep for fourth annual Lakefield Pride picnic set for September 22 in Isabel Morris Park.
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