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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.
Sarah Lewis of Curve Lake First Nation, a spoken-word artist who was the City of Peterborough's inaugural poet laureate, is in the running for the first-ever title of Miss Indigenous Canada. The event runs from July 24 to 27, 2024 in the Hamilton area on Six Nations of the Grand River territory. (Photo: Sarah Lewis / Facebook)

Sarah Lewis representing Curve Lake First Nation at inaugural Miss Indigenous Canada

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The City of Peterborough's inaugural poet laureate says she's 'blessed' to be part of first-ever pageant of its kind.
A few of the attendees at the 2023 "Wine & Ale in the Park" fundraiser for the Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH) Foundation. The 11th annual event, held on June 27, 2024, raised more than $40,000 for the west Northumberland hospital, the highest amount the event has raised to date. (Photo: NHH Foundation / Facebook)

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation raises a glass over successful ‘Wine & Ale in the...

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Event raised over $40,000 for equipment at the west Northumberland hospital.
Brothers Bo and Oak participated in the pre-game ball drop at the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers winning home game against the Brampton Excelsiors on July 11, 2024, which was "Little Lakers Night" in support of Five Counties Children's Centre. The event raised $15,287 for local children's treatment services. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Five Counties Children’s Centre scores with Peterborough Lakers fundraiser

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Event during July 11 home game against Brampton Excelsiors raised over $15,000 towards reducing therapy wait times for kids with special needs.
The Kawartha Lakes Health Care Initiative (KLHCI) and Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes have announced that Dr. Emma Kinsella will be joining the Community Health Centre team in Lindsay as of July 29, 2024. She completed her family medicine residency at the University of Toronto and has been providing locum services at two CHCs in Toronto for the past year. (Photo: Prince Edward Medical / Facebook)

New permanent full-time family doctor joins Kawartha Lakes community health centre in Lindsay

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Dr. Emma Kinsella, who completed her residency in Toronto in 2023, will initially only see existing patients.
The United Way City of Kawartha Lakes (United Way CKL) and Minden's Boshkung Brewing Company are partnering to raise money for United Way CKL through sales of a new beer called "Paddle with Purpose." Pictured are United Way CKL co-executive director Emily Beall (second from left) and Boshkung Brewing Company owner Mathew Renda (second from right) at the beer launch in Lindsay on July 10, 2024. (Photo: United Way CKL)

United Way City of Kawartha Lakes and Boshkung Brewing Company of Minden launch fundraising...

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A portion of sales of 'Paddle with Purpose' session lager will support United Way's programs and services in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
Children in grades 4 through 6 who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) can now register for "STEAM School" offered by Pinnguaq in Lindsay. The first semester with immersive hands-on programming two days a week runs from September through December. (Photo: Pinnguaq)

Kawartha Lakes students can explore science, tech, engineering, arts, and math in new school...

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Pinnguaq's new 'STEAM School' in Lindsay supplements existing education with immersive hands-on programming two days a week.
A new initiative in Peterborough called Women's Adventures in Golf (WAG) is bringing together women golfers for fun and to support local charities. (Stock photo)

Peterborough women tee off for fun this summer while supporting great causes

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Women's Adventures in Golf offers themed golf outings for all skill levels while raising funds for local charities.
Peterborough youth leading a march as part of the Global Climate Strike protest on September 27, 2019. Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) and For Our Grandchildren (4RG) are partnering for a new initiative that aims to bring Peterborough youth and seniors together and cultivate intergenerational solidarity for collective action to address climate change in the local community. (Photo: Leif Einarson)

Kawartha World Issues Centre calling on Peterborough seniors and youth to participate in climate...

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'Climate Kinship' project with For Our Grandchildren aims to cultivate intergenerational solidarity for local action to address climate change.
New Canadians Centre executive director Andy Cragg (centre) with team members during the non-profit organization's 45th anniversary block party outside its offices in Peterborough on June 28, 2024. The organization exceeded its 45th anniversary fundraising campaign goal of raising $45,000 and, as a result of an anonymous donor matching the amount raised up to $45,000, the campaign has actually netted $93,507. (Photo: New Canadians Centre / Facebook)

Peterborough’s New Canadians Centre exceeds 45th anniversary goal of raising $45K

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With donor matching bringing total to more than $93K, funds will help organization continue to deliver programs and services for newcomers to region.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is gearing up for a July 24 grand opening of its new Lakefield ReStore at 3001 Lakefield Rd., which will replace the Peterborough South ReStore that closed in June. The new Lakefield location will join the Lindsay ReStore (pictured) at 55 Angeline Street North and the Peterborough North ReStore at 300 Milroy Drive. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region’s Lakefield ReStore slated for July 24 grand...

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Non-profit housing organization is 'excited for the public to shop and donate in our new ReStore space'.
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