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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 Kawartha Youth Orchestra is inviting the community to a end-of-season celebration that features the "Upbeat!" youth ensemble at 6 p.m. on June 12, 2025 at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough. (Photo: Peter Marcelli)

Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s ‘Upbeat!’ ensemble takes the stage Thursday night for end-of-season concert

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Community is invited to join the celebration and support the young musicians at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough.
Community Futures Peterborough has announced the 10 recipients of the 2025 Community Advancement Program (CAP), a non-repayable funding program that supports projects that foster economic stability, investment, and employment across the city of Peterborough and Peterborough County. Pictured left to right, front and back, are Michelle Nguyen of the New Canadians Centre, Carrie Truman of Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, Sarah Budd of Peterborough County, Abigail Keenan of Community Futures Peterborough, Ria Nicholson of Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario, Andy Cragg of New Canadians Centre, Lindy Finlan of 4th Line Theatre, and Devon Girard of Community Futures Peterborough. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough makes ‘record-breaking investment’ of $100,000 in 10 area organizations

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Recipients of $10,000 grants include Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, 4th Line Theatre, Farms at Work, Curve Lake First Nation, New Canadians Centre, and more.
Local hero Mark Fevang, who has helped raise nearly $100,000 since 2001 to support those experiencing homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County through A Place Called Home, will once again be leading the 22nd annual "Mark-a-thon Hero Walk" on June 21, 2025 in Lindsay. With the help of community members participating in the five-kilometre or 10-kilometre walk and collecting pledges, he hopes to raise $10,000 for A Place Called Home. (Photo: A Place Called Home)

A Place Called Home warming up for 22nd annual ‘Mark-a-thon Hero Walk’ in Lindsay...

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Led by longtime walker Mark Fevang, the 5-km and 10-km walk raises funds to support those experiencing homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton.
Donations made to The Home Depot Canada Foundation's Orange Door Project in person at the Cobourg Home Depot or online will support Rebound Child & Youth Services in Northumberland County, including the innovative Nightstop program to prevent youth homelessness. (Photo: Rebound Child & Youth Services)

‘Orange Door Project’ fundraising campaign at Cobourg Home Depot to benefit Rebound Child &...

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Rebound hopes campaign will generate $5,000 to help prevent youth homelessness in Northumberland County.
Dr. Natalie Bocking is the deputy medical officer of health for Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Public Health, the legal name of the recently merged Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health. Despite the merger, members of the public should continue to engage with their local public health offices as usual until otherwise directed. (Photo: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit)

First case of measles in vaccinated Kawartha Lakes resident is rare ‘breakthrough’ infection says...

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Dr. Natalie Bocking notes fully vaccinated people can still get measles if they have close contact with an infected person over a long period of time.
Norwood District Public School Grade 5 student Charlotte Fillier received an honourable mention for this essay and hand-drawn picture honouring her great aunt Penny as part of the 2025 Grandparent of the Year contest presented by Community Care Peterborough and The Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residences. (Photo: Kayla Le Franc)

Annual contest ‘reminds us that intergenerational relationships are a source of strength and joy...

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Community Care Peterborough's Grandparent of the Year awards recognize eight area children honouring special older people in their lives.
The team at Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland (YWHO Northumberland) includes, from left to right, Chad Valyear (Peer Support), Alexis Forde (Care Coordinator), Jennifer Pendergast (Project Manager), Carissa Parsons (Mental Health / Substance Use Counsellor), Alex Crosier (Intake / Youth Facilitator), and (not pictured) Sam Rockbrune (Executive Director of Rebound Child & Youth Services). A virtual platform is now available to provide youth aged 12 to 25 in Northumberland County with free low-barrier mental health and peer support services, with YWHO Northumberland's physical headquarters under development at 15 Cavan Street in Port Hope. (Photo: Chad Valyear)

Youth Wellness Hub Ontario Northumberland launches virtual mental health and peer support services

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Organization aims to offer an expanded number of services over the next few months as it works towards the opening of its physical location in Port Hope.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) CEO Susan Zambonin has received an award from Habitat for Humanity Canada in recognition of her leadership, dedication, and innovation towards advancing affordable housing in the country. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region CEO Susan Zambonin receives prestigious national award

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Zambonin says she is 'deeply honoured' to receive Habitat Canada's Terry Petkau Legacy Award for outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication.
The Talk Now Child, Youth and Family Walk-in Clinic is located at Peterborough Youth Services at 459 Reid Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Google Maps)

Peterborough family mental health walk-in clinic adjusts its hours for the summer

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Children and youth encouraged to take advantage of counselling services at Talk Now clinic on Tuesday afternoons at Peterborough Youth Services.
Community Care Peterborough (CCP) invites residents to take part in a gaming night on June 7, 2025 at the North Kawartha Community Centre in Apsley to raise money for CCP supports and services provided by the Apsley office. (Photo: CPP)

All fun and games: Apsley residents can support Community Care Peterborough by taking part...

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'It's a fun night with real impact, and a great way to celebrate community spirit'.
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