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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 Municipality of Port Hope is celebrating the completion of the Walton Street reconstruction project and the launch of the annual Candlelight Festival with a street party on November 28, 2025, which will include the Candlelight Walk where participants carry lights from Walton and Pine streets to Memorial Park while singing carols. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

Downtown Port Hope ready to shine as reconstruction ends and Candlelight Festival begins

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Municipality will celebrates completion of Walton Street project with a November 28 street party that includes the return of the Candlelight Walk.
Members of the Northumberland Hills Hospital and Ontario Health Team Northumberland's Essential Care Partner (ECP) Working Group, an interdisciplinary team of people with experience in primary care, nursing, allied health, social work, home care, and clinical information, as well as ward clerks, those in leadership positions, volunteers, and people with lived experience. The group co-designed the ECP pilot program, which officially acknowledges the vital role of caregivers in a patient's healthcare journey, and will monitor the program with guidance from the Ontario Caregiver Organization. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

New pilot program at Northumberland Hills Hospital recognizes essential role of caregivers in patient...

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Essential Care Partner program supports caregivers while strengthening communication for improved patient experience and outcomes.
Habitat for Humanity Northumberland CEO Cathy Borowec (far right) with members of the Molaski family (James, Jack, Elizbeth, Peter, and Sarah) during an event on November 13, 2025 to celebrate the completion of the single detached home for the multi-generational family. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Northumberland)

Habitat for Humanity Northumberland dedicates new home for multi-generational family of six in Cobourg

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'The family is so excited as the move-in date approaches and that is lovely to experience': CEO Cathy Borowec.
The Salvation Army Peterborough has launched its "Hope for All Seasons" fundraising campaign, which includes a mail-out appeal and the Christmas kettle program. The funds raised from the campaign support the charity's year-round programs, including the breakfast program and food bank. (Photo courtesy of Salvation Army Peterborough)

Salvation Army Peterborough launches fundraising campaign as charity sees record demand for Christmas help

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Donations received during Hope For All Seasons campaign fund most of the charity's annual budget.
Northumberland Paramedics is selling a 2026 calendar featuring images of its therapy dog, golden retriever Ivy Joules. All proceeds from sales of the calendar will be donated to Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and the Northumberland Humane Society. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland Paramedics selling calendars featuring Ivy the therapy dog to raise money for local...

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Proceeds from sales of the calendar will be donated to Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and Northumberland Humane Society,
Cobourg resident Richard Pope (right), a lifelong naturalist, birder, and author, received the Environmental Award from Mayor Lucas Cleveland at the 2024 civic awards. Nominations for the 2025 civic awards are open until February 27, 2026 to provide more time for residents to submit nominations. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Nominations are open for Cobourg’s 23rd annual civic awards recognizing residents who foster community...

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Honouring the contributions of volunteers in multiple categories, awards ceremony will be held during National Volunteer Week in April 2026.
Families with young children are invited to take part this month in the EarlyON "Discovery Passport" program, which involves visiting EarlyON locations in Northumberland County to learn more about their activities and programs while playing games and collecting stamps to win prizes. (Photos: Northumberland County)

EarlyON Northumberland’s ‘Discovery Passport’ contest invites families to explore, play, and win together in...

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Challenge offers chance for parents and kids to discover free play-based programs offered through EarlyON Northumberland,
Attendees at the Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) announcement on November 7, 2025 about the creation of the new Kawartha Highlands South nature reserve in the Municipality of Trent Lakes included (from left to right) Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, KLT board member Geri Blinick, KLT trustee Gary Pritchard, KLT executive director John Kintare, Ontario Land Trust Alliance executive director Alison Howson, and KLT board chair Randy Northey. (Photo: Stephanie Lake)

Kawartha Land Trust creates new nature reserve on 435-acre property in Trent Lakes

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With community support and government funding, the Kawartha Highlands South nature reserve will protect wildlife habitat and feature future public hiking trails.
Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services has received 198 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to distribute to local homeowners in need as part of Safe Community Project Zero, Enbridge Gas's annual public education delivered in partnership with the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, which will see over 14,200 alarms donated to 75 fire departments across Ontario. (Photo: Municipality of Port Hope)

Port Hope fire department to distribute 198 smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to local...

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The alarms were donated by Enbridge Gas as part of the company's annual 'Safe Community Project Zero' public education campaign.
Point in Time executive director Marg Cox (second from left) and Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) program supervisor David Bradley (fourth from left) along with peer specialists cut the ribbon for "Coming Full Circle" at 83 Maple Avenue in Haliburton on November 4, 2025. Funded by Health Canada, the two-year initiative is designed to help people with mental health and addiction challenges succeed by building a network of trained and mentored workers who have lived experience. (Photo: CMHA HKPR)

Peer-led program launches in Haliburton County to support people with substance use and mental...

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Point in Time and CMHA HKPR unveil 'Coming Full Circle', a two-year initiative staffed by workers with lived experience.
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