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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.
In 2024, residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes will no longer be able to use the Pingstreet mobile app for information about local news, current events, and waste collection. With the developer discontinuing the app, it is no longer available for download and the municipality it will not have access to technical support as of January 6, 2024. (Graphic: City of Kawartha Lakes)

City of Kawartha Lakes bids farewell to Pingstreet mobile app

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Discontinued third-party app provided access to municipal news, events, and waste collection information.
Kawartha Lakes Mayor Doug Elmslie (right) participating in the raising of the Pride flag at city hall in July 2023. The City of Kawarthas Lakes has joined the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities, an initiative that fosters diversity, equality, and inclusivity across Canadian municipalities. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Pride / Facebook)

‘Kawartha Lakes is committed to the fight against racism and discrimination,’ says mayor

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The City of Kawartha Lakes joins Canadian Commission for UNESCO's Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.
The "Buy a Brick" campaign is back in support of A Place Called Home's emergency shelter in Lindsay and outreach services that help residents in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. Bricks are available to buy now for $250 each, and donors will receive a $200 tax receipt with their purchase. The bricks are expected to be installed in the late spring of 2024. (Photo: A Place Called Home)

Need for housing and housing supports in City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County...

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Organization launches 'Buy a Brick' fundraising campaign for emergency shelter and outreach services.
Member of the Friends of Jackson Park and volunteers recently undertook an effort to clean up trash in Peterborough's Jackson Park, collecting 45 large plastic bags of refuse, 11 propane tanks, a roll of rusty fencing, and other junk. The non-profit organization plans to anounce new mission and vision statements, create user-friendly mapping of Jackson Park, research and draftideas for proper stewardship planning, and plan activities in the park including more litter pick-ups. (Photo courtesy of Friends of Jackson Park)

Friends of Jackson Park continues work to protect Peterborough’s most significant greenspace

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With Parkway extension officially abandoned, non-profit organization has been cleaning trash from park and plans to renew and refocus its effort.
Northumberland County council has approved a multi-year budget, spanning 2024-2026, which includes the continuation of major infrastructure projects in Cobourg such as phase two of the Elgin Park affordable housing redevelopment (pictured is phase one) and the beginning of construction on the Ontario Street affordable housing redevelopment. (Photo: Northumberland County)

More paramedics, housing supports, road work features of Northumberland County’s first-ever multi-year budget

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County council approves budget spanning 2024-2026 with 4.57% base levy tax increase in 2024.
Applications for the 2024 Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund (REIF) are open until March 6, 2024. REIF committee chair Graham Wilkins (left) and Cleantech Commons executive director Martin Yuill are pictured with last year's winners (from left to right): Carlotta James of Monarch Ultra, Craig Onafrychuk of Baxter Creek Watershed Alliance, environmentalist Dylan Radcliffe, and Zachary McCue of REPWR. Not pictured is Christa Plumley of Ava & Ziva. (Photo courtesy of REIF)

For a second year, Peterborough Rotary and Cleantech Commons are supporting environmental innovation in...

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Rotary Environmental Innovators Fund now accepting applications for 'diverse endeavours' that address environmental concerns.
Northumberland County council has chosen its 2024 warden, Brighton mayor Brian Ostrander (front), and 2024 deputy warden, Port Hope mayor Olena Hankivsky (second from right). Also pictured are councillors (from left to right) Hamilton Township mayor Scott Jibb, Cobourg mayor Lucas Cleveland, Cramahe Township mayor Mandy Martin, Alnwick/Haldimand mayor John Logel, and Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate. (Photo: Northumberland County)

‘It is an honour to step into the role of warden for Northumberland County’:...

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Northumberland County council elected the Brighton mayor as 2024 warden and Port Hope mayor Olena Hankivsky as deputy warden.
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.
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