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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.
Kawartha Land Trust has protected 147 more acres in Kawartha Lakes for future generations, including a 56-acre property owned by Kawartha Lakes residents Mark Maitman and Dale Sutton who have entered into a conservation easement agreement (CEA) with KLT. The Maitman-Sutton CEA consists of 56 acres of deciduous forest, mixed swamp, and meadow, with 90 per cent of the property consisting of a wildlife corridor. (Photo: Kawartha Land Trust)

Kawartha Land Trust protects 147 more acres in Kawartha Lakes for future generations

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Two new conservation projects in the Stoney Creek and Pigeon Lake watersheds expand permanent protection for forests, wetlands, and agricultural land.
Wilfred Vienot (seventh from right), who suddenly collapsed in his home one day last year after suffering a cardiac arrest and was resuscitated thanks to community members and first responders, attended Northumberland County's 10th annual "Survivor Night" on October 27, 2025 with first responders from Lindsay Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Cobourg Fire Department, Northumberland Paramedics, and his neighbours and friends. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County recognizes 85 first responders who resuscitated 14 people experiencing cardiac arrest in...

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'Survivor Night is not only about the lives that were saved, but about the bond that forms between all first responders': Northumberland Paramedics chief.
At its annual "Diva Night" educational and awareness event on October 23, 2025, The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group's founding members Jo-Ann Forson, Nancy Hanna, and Gail Payne presented three $7,500 cheques to representatives of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Lakeridge Health Foundation Oshawa. Since it was formed in 2002, the group has raised $437,800 in support of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group raises $22,500 for breast cancer care in...

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At their annual Diva Night in Lindsay, the group donated $7,500 each to hospital foundations in Lindsay, Oshawa, and Port Perry.
Northumberland County's municipal building, which includes community service spaces, meeting rooms including council chambers, and administrative offices, is located at 555 Courthouse Road in Cobourg. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County council votes to open temporary winter warming room in county council chambers...

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Following June decision to close warming room at Division Street shelter, council had directed staff to explore four possible locations.
The Town of Cobourg is seeking public feedback about its proposed 10-year parks and recreation master plan. A drop-in community workshop will be held on October 30, 2025 at the Cobourg Community Centre and online engagement tools including a survey are available until November 10. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Cobourg seeking input from residents and visitors on the future of the town’s parks...

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People can find out more about the proposed 10-year master plan at an October 30 drop-in community workshop and can complete an online survey.
The United Way Peterborough & District released the final report from the 2024 point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in Peterborough on October 14, 2025. (Graphic: United Way Peterborough & District)

Report reveals rising chronic homelessness in Peterborough

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Nearly 80% of unhoused people surveyed in 2024 had been homeless for six months or more, according to United Way's latest point-in-time count.
A women covers her face with her hands with a young boy in the background. (Stock photo)

Peterborough parents feel isolated and overwhelmed, according to new research report

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Report from Trent University's Research for Social Change Lab and Lakelands Public Health highlights key challenges of raising children and offers evidence-based recommendations.
Allison Adam, entrepreneurship officer at Community Futures Peterborough (CFP), will deliver a free ideation and business planning workshop in Havelock on January 21, 2026 as part of the CFP Business Advisory Centre's "Entrepreneurship 101: County Edition" series. The three-part series also includes a marketing and branding workshop on February 4 in Millbrook, and a funding and cash flow workshop on February 18 in Lakefield. (Photo courtesy of CFP)

Community Futures Peterborough expands popular ‘Entrepreneurship 101’ workshop series to Peterborough County

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Three in-person sessions in Havelock, Millbrook, and Lakefield early in the new year will cover business planning, marketing and branding, and funding and cash flow.
Port Hope has the largest volume of historic low-level radioactive wastes in Canada, produced between 1933 and 1988 from uranium and radium refining operations of former Crown corporation Eldorado Nuclear Ltd. A $2.9-billion initiative began in 2012 to clean up the radioactive waste in both Port Hope and Clarington. (Photo via Port Hope Area Initiative)

Port Hope Community Health Concerns Committee hosting October 29 public meeting on nuclear issues

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Leading Canadian anti-nuclear activist Dr. Gordon Edwards will speak about health, safety, and security issued related to nuclear power.
In March 2025, Northumberland County announced a 33-member coalition called Prosper in Northumberland to promote and bolster the local economy in response to U.S. trade tariffs, which included the launch of a "Buy Local" campaign over the summer as well as a survey of local residents and businesses. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County celebrates Small Business Week by sharing results of recent ‘buy local’ survey

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Prosper in Northumberland coalition survey found two-thirds of residents make supporting locally owned small businesses a priority.
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