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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.
Cobourg's homeless shelter at 310 Division Street opened in late 2024 with a warming/cooling room and laundry, washroom and shower, and dining facilities on the first floor, 35 emergency shelter beds on the second and third floors, and 10 transitional housing units on the fourth floor. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Cobourg council hosting town hall meeting Tuesday to gather public feedback on Division Street...

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Cobourg mayor Lucas Cleveland intends to share any concerns and recommendations with Northumberland County council,
Members of 100 Men Kawartha Lakes gathered at the Fenelon Falls Legion on June 5, 2025, where they voted to donate over $10,000 to the Lindsay Agricultural Society, and $2,500 each to Lindsay Little Theatre and the Kinsmen Club of Lindsay. (Photo: 100 Men Kawartha Lakes)

100 Men Kawartha Lakes donates over $15,000 to three local charities

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Lindsay Agricultural Society receives over $10,000, with Lindsay Little Theatre and the Kinsmen Club of Lindsay each receiving $2,500.
Cobourg post-secondary students Reagan Lalande (left) and Aishwarya Rajesh Krishnan (right) with Northumberland Hills Hospital's board chair Cyndi Gilmer following the presentation of their Health Professions Scholarship awards on June 5, 2025. Each student has received $1,500 towards their healthcare education. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland Hills Hospital awards two Cobourg students with 2025 health professions scholarships

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Aishwarya Rajesh Krishnan is in her first year of medical school and Reagan Lalande is studying to be a paramedic.
Administered by the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes with funding from the City of Kawartha Lakes, the Social Sustainability Fund (SSF) is a new community grant program supporting grassroots, community-based initiatives across the Kawartha Lakes that address key social issues such as poverty reduction, housing stability, food security and nutrition, mental health and addictions, fair labour practices, and inclusive community-building. (Photo: Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes)

Applications due by June 25 for new Social Sustainability Fund administered by Community Foundation...

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Grants of up to $10,000 are available for community projects that address social issues such as poverty reduction and housing stability.
The Kawartha Youth Orchestra is inviting the community to a end-of-season celebration that features the "Upbeat!" youth ensemble at 6 p.m. on June 12, 2025 at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough. (Photo: Peter Marcelli)

Kawartha Youth Orchestra’s ‘Upbeat!’ ensemble takes the stage Thursday night for end-of-season concert

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Community is invited to join the celebration and support the young musicians at All Saints Anglican Church in Peterborough.
Community Futures Peterborough has announced the 10 recipients of the 2025 Community Advancement Program (CAP), a non-repayable funding program that supports projects that foster economic stability, investment, and employment across the city of Peterborough and Peterborough County. Pictured left to right, front and back, are Michelle Nguyen of the New Canadians Centre, Carrie Truman of Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, Sarah Budd of Peterborough County, Abigail Keenan of Community Futures Peterborough, Ria Nicholson of Junior Achievement Northern and Eastern Ontario, Andy Cragg of New Canadians Centre, Lindy Finlan of 4th Line Theatre, and Devon Girard of Community Futures Peterborough. (Photo: Community Futures Peterborough)

Community Futures Peterborough makes ‘record-breaking investment’ of $100,000 in 10 area organizations

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Recipients of $10,000 grants include Kawartha-Haliburton Children's Foundation, 4th Line Theatre, Farms at Work, Curve Lake First Nation, New Canadians Centre, and more.
Local hero Mark Fevang, who has helped raise nearly $100,000 since 2001 to support those experiencing homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County through A Place Called Home, will once again be leading the 22nd annual "Mark-a-thon Hero Walk" on June 21, 2025 in Lindsay. With the help of community members participating in the five-kilometre or 10-kilometre walk and collecting pledges, he hopes to raise $10,000 for A Place Called Home. (Photo: A Place Called Home)

A Place Called Home warming up for 22nd annual ‘Mark-a-thon Hero Walk’ in Lindsay...

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Led by longtime walker Mark Fevang, the 5-km and 10-km walk raises funds to support those experiencing homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton.
Donations made to The Home Depot Canada Foundation's Orange Door Project in person at the Cobourg Home Depot or online will support Rebound Child & Youth Services in Northumberland County, including the innovative Nightstop program to prevent youth homelessness. (Photo: Rebound Child & Youth Services)

‘Orange Door Project’ fundraising campaign at Cobourg Home Depot to benefit Rebound Child &...

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Rebound hopes campaign will generate $5,000 to help prevent youth homelessness in Northumberland County.
Dr. Natalie Bocking is the deputy medical officer of health for Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Public Health, the legal name of the recently merged Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health. Despite the merger, members of the public should continue to engage with their local public health offices as usual until otherwise directed. (Photo: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit)

First case of measles in vaccinated Kawartha Lakes resident is rare ‘breakthrough’ infection says...

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Dr. Natalie Bocking notes fully vaccinated people can still get measles if they have close contact with an infected person over a long period of time.
Norwood District Public School Grade 5 student Charlotte Fillier received an honourable mention for this essay and hand-drawn picture honouring her great aunt Penny as part of the 2025 Grandparent of the Year contest presented by Community Care Peterborough and The Gardens of Peterborough Retirement Residences. (Photo: Kayla Le Franc)

Annual contest ‘reminds us that intergenerational relationships are a source of strength and joy...

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Community Care Peterborough's Grandparent of the Year awards recognize eight area children honouring special older people in their lives.
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