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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.
Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky and Alnwick-Haldimand Mayor John Logel accept awards on half of their respective communities in Northumberland County's 2024 "Mayors' Keep the County Clean Challenge." (Photo: Northumberland County)

Record numbers of Northumberland residents pitched in to clean up the county this year

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Township of Alnwick-Haldimand and Municipality of Port Hope named champions in annual spring Mayors' Keep the County Clean Challenge.
Women march at Ohio State University in 1979 for "Take Back the Night," the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence. Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre is holding its 46th annual "Take Back the Night" event, with the 2024 theme "Shatter the Silence," in downtown Peterborough on Thursday, September 19. (Photo: Scott Krupkin)

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre set to ‘Take Back the Night’ in downtown Peterborough on...

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46th annual event raises awareness of the 'staggering' prevalence of sexual violence and supports available for survivors.
Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander shares some of his observations following the release of Northumberland County's 2023 annual report. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Using property taxes for social services and housing not sustainable: Northumberland County warden

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Brian Ostrander highlights his key takeaways as Northumberland County releases its 2023 annual report.
The Town of Cobourg is launching a new limited fixed bus route service with 35 stops as part of a one-year pilot project. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Town of Cobourg gets in gear for new fixed bus route pilot project with...

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Move aims to offer 'efficient, reliable, and user-friendly transit option' says mayor.
Campbellford Memorial Hospital in Trent Hills has announced it is teaming up with the Baycrest Virtual Behavioural Medicine Program with the goal of better supporting its patients with cognitive impairment caused by dementia. (Photo: Campbellford Memorial Hospital)

Campbellford Memorial Hospital in Trent Hills partners with Baycrest in aim to enhance dementia...

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Partnership will help improve patients' quality of life, reduce hospitalizations, says VP of patient care.
Northumberland County has announced the Port Hope Medical Walk-in Clinic will reopen on August 17, 2024. The clinic is on the second floor of the building at 99 Toronto Rd., where Community Health Centres of Northumberland is located. (Photo: Google Maps)

‘It’s a lifeline’: Port Hope Medical Walk-in Clinic to reopen its doors Aug. 17

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Move aims to enhance county-wide access to primary care through one-year pilot: Northumberland County.
A provincial government survey that proposes changes to recreational fishing on the Ganaraska River during the peak of the Port Hope salmon run season is open for feedback until August 22, 2024. The Corbett's Dam and Fishway and the many step pools below the dam cause thousands of migrating Chinook salmon to build up in the lower river below the existing fish sanctuary, where they are vulnerable to angling. The Ontario government is proposing a new fish sanctuary below the dam where fishing would not be allowed from September 1 to October 14 during peak migration season. (Photo: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)

Province proposes new fishing rules on lower Ganaraska River during peak of Port Hope...

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Port Hope man supports proposal that includes creating a new fish sanctuary, with Ontario government seeking input through survey until Aug. 22.
The Grievous Angels, led by Charlie Angus (second from left), a seven-piece alt-folk country band who have been performing and recording since 1986 and recently released their ninth album. The band will be performing a benefit concert at the Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Logging Museum on August 31, 2024 in support of Places for People, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating affordable rental housing in Haliburton County. (Photo: Paul Rincon)

Haliburton benefit concert to support homelessness solutions, highlight efforts to address current need for...

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Charlie Angus and The Grievous Angels perform Aug. 31 at Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Logging Museum.
For the fourth consecutive year, Cobourg Police Service Chief Paul VandeGraaf will be riding the 80-kilometre route of Ride for Rebound, a major fundraising event for Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland taking place on September 21, 2024. (Photo: Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland / Facebook)

Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland invites residents to pedal towards better mental health...

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With 1 in 5 Ontario children having a mental health challenge, annual 'Ride for Rebound' event on September 21 will raise needed funds for services.
From August 17 to 24, 2024, Canal Pursuit For Mental Health founder Clay Williams will once again be running 700 kilometres along the Trent Severn and Rideau canals, ending in Ottawa, as part of his quest to raise funds and awareness of depression, end the stigma of mental illness, and to encourage people to reach out for help. (Photo courtesy of Clay Williams)

Elmira man running 700 kilometres from Port Severn to Parliament Hill to raise awareness...

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Clay Williams will pass through Peterborough on August 20 during his annual 10th annual Canal Pursuit for Mental Health from August 17 to 24.
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