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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.
The Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service is recruiting firefighters to serve in areas of northern Kawartha Lakes, as well as in other communities in the southern region of the municipality such as Emily. (Photo: Kawartha Lakes Fire Service)

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service seeking volunteer firefighters for this fall

Firefighters especially needed for northern communities of Kinmount, Burnt River, Kirkfield, Carden, and Norland.
The new Peterborough Community Health Centre will operate at a temporary location at Peterborough Square, in the vacant space formerly occupied by TD Canada Trust on George Street just south of Simcoe Street, for 12 months while it seeks a permanent location. The centre aims to open its doors to clients as early as fall 2024. (Photo: Peterborough Square / Facebook)

New Peterborough Community Health Centre aims to begin seeing clients this fall

With a temporary location secured at Peterborough Square for 12 months, next step is to hire up to 30 health care professionals.
Dylan Radcliffe accepts a Shifting Gears workplace award on behalf of Engage Engineering from Peterborough GreenUP's Ashley Burnie during a 20th anniversary celebration at Nicholls Oval Park on May 31, 2024, which saw six businesses or organizations receive the awards. (Photo courtesy of GreenUP)

Peterborough GreenUP celebrates winners of May challenge promoting planet-friendly transportation modes

'Shifting Gears' awards recognize participants who chose active transportation options over solo car rides.
The Northumberland County Housing Corporation (NCHC), which oversees more than 350 rent-geared-to-income and affordable rental units throughout Northumberland County, is inviting community members to apply for a seat on its board of directors. Pictured is former NCHC board chair Gil Brocanier (right) shaking hands with Whitby MP Ryan Turnbull during a 2022 funding announcement for the Elgin Park redevelopment project in Cobourg. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County Housing Corporation seeking two residents to sit on its board

Application deadline is June 14 'to help shape the planning and delivery of affordable housing services'.
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton "Walk a Mile in Their Shoes" event on May 24, 2024 raised more than $20,000 for the organization's programs and services for women, children, and gender-diverse people fleeing gender-based violence. (Photo courtesy of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton)

‘Giving spirit of our amazing community’ helps YWCA Peterborough Haliburton surpass fundraising goal

May 24 'Walk a Mile in Their Shoes' event raised $20,871 for organization's programs and services for those fleeing gender-based violence.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is opening a new ReStore in Lakefield this summer. The non-profit home improvement and building supply stores accept and resell quality new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, and home décor items. Funds generated at ReStores are used to fund local affordable homebuilding projects. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity to open large new ReStore in Lakefield

New location at 3001 Lakefield Road will replace closing Peterborough South ReStore and expand organization's reach into Selwyn Township.
Some of the members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) at a March 2024 meeting in Frontenac County, including (to the left and right of the banner) chair Renfrew County warden Peter Emon and vice-chair Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark. (Photo: EOWC)

Housing, health care, infrastructure investment top of mind for eastern Ontario politicians

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus identifies top priorities in its 2024-2027 strategic plan.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Porcupine Universal Trail, the third accessible trail in the Northumberland County Forest, was held on May 31, 2024. Pictured from left to right are Northumberland County's CAO Jennifer Moore and natural heritage manager Todd Farrell, Alderville First Nation's cultural advisor Aiden Gorveatt and community engagement planner Jennifer Niles, Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini, and Northumberland County Warden Brian Ostrander. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland unveils new accessible trail in Northumberland County Forest

Expected to enhance recreational opportunities for all community members, one-kilometre Porcupine Universal Trail also features educational signage.
In 2024, the New Canadians Centre is celebrating 45 years of supporting newcomers to the Peterborough and Northumberland areas, including helping them become leaders in the community. Pictured in 2018 are Noor, Rushen, Simav, and Aicha, four newcomer youth from Syria and the Ivory Coast who came together as a group to volunteer to make food for clients of the Warming Room, which became One City Peterborough. Acknowledging the support their families received in their times of need, the girls felt it important to pay it forward by helping others in need. (Photo courtesy of New Canadians Centre)

Peterborough’s New Canadians Centre kicks off 45th anniversary fundraising campaign

From its modest beginnings in 1979, the non-profit organization has grown substantially and supported over 2,000 newcomers over the past year.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat HKR) is launching the "High-Impact Investment Program," that gives community members the opportunity to provide sizeable loans to Habitat PKR at agreed interest rates. The new investment program would allow Habitat PKR to build on the success of its two-phase Leahy's Lane development in Peterborough — the first multi-unit development of the organization that has traditionally built single-family homes. Pictured is the second phase of the development, a 12-unit affordable condo building at 21 Leahy's Lane. (Photo: Habitat HKR)

Habitat for Humanity seeking ‘sizeable’ loans from Peterborough and Kawarthas residents to fund affordable...

Under 'High-Impact Investment Program', lenders would receive annual payments for accrued interest.

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