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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.
Peterborough Public Health is sounding the alarm about rising food insecurity in the region in light of findings from the 2023 Addressing Food Insecurity in Peterborough report. The report says that, although food banks and meal programs may support some people with immediate needs, they have not been shown to reduce household food insecurity. (Photo: Kawartha Food Share / Facebook)

‘This is an issue of dignity’: Peterborough Public Health sounding the alarm about rising...

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One in 5 households struggling to afford food 'very concerning,' says dietitian about recent report
Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes (PATH) has launched a pilot program called "Ready for Home," which features a clothing hub and supply depot. At the former location of the Peterborough Humane Society at 385 Lansdowne Street, a small number of people experiencing homelessness work alongside community volunteers one day a week to clean, repair, and package clothing items and basic supplies to help unsheltered people during the brisk months ahead. (Photo: Margaret Slavin / PATH)

New pilot program in Peterborough sees people experiencing homelessness helping other unsheltered people

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Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes and partners launch 'Ready for Home' program featuring a clothing hub and supply depot.
Roter's Reach Mental Health Awareness will be officially launched later in December in memory of Apsley resident Eric Roter, who passed away on September 25, 2023 at the age of 32. (Photo courtesy of Roter family)

Loss of sibling prompts Young’s Point woman to raise awareness and funds for mental...

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Eric Roter 'was just failed at every step' says his sister Haley Scriver.

New Sayers Foods in Apsley will be a ‘game-changer’ says North Kawartha mayor

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Carolyn Amyotte looks forward to early new year opening just over three years since fire destroyed the township's only grocery store.
Northumberland County has announced it's in the midst of buying a 47-bedroom complex at 310 Division Street in Cobourg for a new 35-bed emergency shelter with related services to be operated by Transition House. The building is the former location of Cobourg Retirement Residence, which closed earlier in 2023. (Photo: Google Maps)

Northumberland County buys 47-bedroom complex as ‘homelessness a rising concern in Canada’

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New Cobourg emergency shelter at 310 Division Street expected to open by spring 2024.
Just Like Granny's in Brighton in Northumberland County will once again be serving free Christmas dinners to those in need in their community. In 2022, the bakery prepared over 200 free Christmas dinners in a town with a population of just over 12,000. (Photo: Just Like Granny's / Facebook)

With food bank users in Ontario climbing, a Northumberland County business is again offering...

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Just Like Granny's in Brighton expects to serve 200 free dinners as Feed Ontario reports food bank use 'remains at an all-time high'.
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre in Cobourg offers six private suites, 24/7 end-of-life care, rooms for family, and more at no cost to those receiving the service. The 'Handbags for Hospice' fundraiser planned for April 4, 2024 will help the organization raise the 46 per cent of its annual operating budget not covered by government. (Photo: Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre)

Ed’s House in Cobourg aims for ‘close to home’ hospice care for Northumberland residents

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Planning underway for spring 'Handbags for Hospice' event supporting hospice care centre.
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