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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.

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

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’

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...

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

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

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