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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.
YMCA Northumberland is gearing up for its 16th annual Strong Kids Duathlon, which takes place August 22, 2024 in Cobourg. The annual event encourages kids to stay active, build confidence, and have fun while raising funds for the non-profit organization's Mothers of Newborns program. (Photo: YMCA Northumberland)

YMCA Northumberland’s Strong Kids Duathlon in Cobourg will ‘showcase the spirit of young athletes’

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August 22 event encourages kids to be active while raising funds for health and wellness program for new mothers and their babies.
Northumberland County council will review a proposal from the Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC) at its regular council meeting on August 14, 2024 to expand the number of affordable housing units at 123 King St. E. in Colborne, a property the county purchased in 2023 to preserve the affordable housing stock in Colborne. The redevelopment proposal is for construction of up to 60 units at this location, 38 more than are currently on site. (Photo: Northumberland County / Facebook)

Northumberland County council to consider affordable housing expansion for village of Colborne

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Proposal would see up to 60 new units constructed at 123 King Street East property the county purchased in 2023.
Rusco Windows & Doors recently pitched in to help Habitat for Humanity Northumberland at its multi-unit housing build in Baltimore. The Cobourg company is also hosting a fundraising golf tournament in September to benefit the organization. (Photo: Habitat for Humanity Northumberland / Facebook)

After helping Habitat for Humanity Northumberland with new build, Cobourg business hosting upcoming charity...

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'Come and join us for a fantastic day for an awesome cause': Rusco Windows & Doors.
The Municipality of Port Hope's Memorial Park was the setting for Northumberland's Diversity Festival on July 20, 2024. The annual event is a celebration of multiculturalism and inclusivity for new Canadian citizens, residents, and visitors and aimes to promote community spirit and embrace the many different nationalities within the communities of Northumberland. (Photo: Northumberland YMCA)

Diversity Festival celebrated new Canadian citizens and unity in Northumberland

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July 20 event was a celebration of multiculturalism and inclusivity and also raised funds for Northumberland YMCA.
The Kawartha Lakes Public Library invites area children to meet firefighters, police officers, paramedics and municipal staff responsible for snow plowing, garbage collection, and transit services during a series of story time sessions at library branches across the Kawartha Lakes this summer. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Public Library / Facebook)

Kawartha Lakes Library invites kids to learn from first responders and more during summer...

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During events held at branches across Kawartha Lakes, children can meet firefighters, police officers, paramedics, municipal staff, and explore their vehicles.
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.
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