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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.
Cathy Dueck (middle) accepts the 2024 Individual Conservationist Award from Otonabee Conservation CAO Janette Loveys Smith and the organization's new board chair Michael Metcalf at Otonabee Conservation's annual general meeting on January 18, 2024 at the Riverview Park and Zoo Rotary Education Centre. A lifelong naturalist, Dueck has contributed to the naturalization of many parks and greenspaces, including founding what would become Peterborough GreenUP's Ecology Park. Most recently, as the coordinator of the Pathway to Stewardship Project, Dueck worked to develop resources and opportunities to help families, students, and community members get outside and enjoy nature. (Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation)

‘There are many ways that people can get involved in local conservation efforts’ in...

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Otonabee Conservation presents annual environmental excellence awards to four 'watershed champions'.
Northumberland County council approved during a recent meeting the appointment of Maryam Mohajer-Ashjai, left, and Jacqueline Pennington to fill citizen vacancies on the Northumberland County Housing Corporation's board of directors. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Northumberland County Housing Corporation poised to ‘build brighter futures for Northumberland residents’

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Housing corporation welcomes two new members to its 'skills-based' board of directors.
A group of Peterborough residents including Melodie McCullough have formed Peterborough Kurdish Refugee Support which is rasigin funds to sponsor a Kurdish-Syrian family to come to Canada. Relatives of the Almohamad family, who settled in Peterborough almost seven years ago, the family of five are living as refugees in southern Lebanon, where they are at risk from Israel's conflict with Hezbollah and are also at risk of being deported back to Syria. (Photo: Melodie McCullough)

Peterborough residents rallying to bring Syrian refugee family in Lebanon to safety in Canada

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'It's important because they are in serious danger right now where they are living,' says Melodie McCullough.
Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) CEO Mark Graham (right) speaks about the new 988 suicide crisis helpline at a media event on November 17, 2023 with program and services director Tracy Graham (left) and corporate services director Ellen Watkins. According to the association, the number of people dialing the helpline locally since its launch on November 30, 2023 is on the rise. (Photo: CMHA HKPR)

Mental health association seeing uptake of suicide crisis helpline in 705 area code

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'The volume of calls to 9-8-8 locally continues to increase': CMHA HKPR.
The origins of the mobile crisis intervention team in Peterborough go back to 2011, when a outreach worker with the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) began working out of the Peterborough police station. The outreach worker rode along with police officers, attending mental health calls and following up on the calls. The first mobile crisis intervention team was born in 2018 when a police officer was added to the unit. (Photo: Peterborough Police Service)

‘We will continue to use our skills to de-escalate individuals in crisis’: Peterborough mental...

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Mental health association applauds funding from City of Peterborough to extend mobile crisis intervention team program.
The Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association's (PKHBA) annual charity auction held in December 2023 raised $42,377 for local housing, including $21,188.70 for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region. Pictured from left to right: Habitat CEO Susan Zambonin, PKHBA president Jennifer Hurd, Habitat communications and donor services manager Jenn MacDonald, PKHBA events, marketing and communications coordinator Vanessa Stark, and PKHBA executive officer Rebecca Schillemat. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

‘It’s becoming harder for working families to find a safe, decent, and affordable place...

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region raise more than $40,000 for local housing initiatives.
Independent dental hygienist Mya Zammit aims to increase access to dental care for Kinmount and area residents at Kinmount and District Health Centre. (Photo: The Smile Studio)

Kinmount and District Health Centre all smiles with new addition of dental hygienist

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'The Smile Studio' strives to offer residents access to dental care, support managing oral health.
Jacklyn Pearce, occupational therapist, and family physician Dr. Daniel Pepe, who both hail from London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) in London, Ontario, are the guest speakers at the first Northumberland Personalized Assessment and Change Education (PACE) talk of 2024 with the topic "Why eliminating homelessness should matter to everyone." . The virtual talk on January 25, 2024 is free to attend but advance registration is required. (kawarthaNOW collage of supplied photos)

Speakers tackle topic of homelessness during upcoming Northumberland PACE talk

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'This is a very timely topic' in Northumberland and across the country, says Dr. Mukesh Bhargava of Northumberland Hills Hospital.
An aerial view of Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, which has been recognized by the Canadian Coalition of Green Health Care for its ongoing work toward energy conservation and environmental responsibility, including in the categories of water excellence, waste management, and leadership. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland Hills Hospital recognized nationally for its environmental responsibility

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Cobourg hospital embraces efforts to reduce water consumption and conserve energy .
Five Counties Children's Centre clients Callum and Marin are encouraging families to take part in two upcoming events in support of the centre. Candlelights For Kids is an evening outdoor skate on February 10, 2024, and the annual Next Gen Game with the Peterborough Petes is on Family Day, which is February 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties)

Peterborough-area residents can skate towards raising money for Five Counties Children’s Centre

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Candlelights for Kids, Peterborough Petes Family Day 'Next Gen' game fundraisers support kids with developmental disabilities.
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