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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.
Cristal Laanstra is joining the Town of Cobourg on July 15, 2024 as its new director of planning and development services. (Photo: Cristal Laanstra / LinkedIn)

Town of Cobourg appoints new director of planning and development services

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'I am ready to hit the ground running to build upon the great strides Cobourg has made,' says Cristal Laanstra.
Peterborough County and five area elementary schools have partnered for the 11th annual "Paint a Plow" initiative, where students transform snowplow blades into works of art. The painted blades are now on display at the county's public works depot in Douro and will be used on county snowplows during the winter. (Photo: Peterborough County

Peterborough County’s ‘Paint a Plow’ initiative engages students with public service

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Snowplow blade decoration project increases public awareness about municipal operations while creating a fun and creative activity for local elementary schools.
The osprey, a fish-eating hawk, has been selected as the "2024 Kawartha Lakes Bird of the Year" in a recent online poll. While the bird is a common sight throughout the municipality, it is also featured as a central element of the City of Kawartha Lakes logo. (Photo: Bird Friendly Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes)

Osprey lands top spot as Kawartha Lakes’ bird

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The fish-eating hawk soared above the black-capped chickadee to capture the title in the 2024 Kawartha Lakes Bird of the Year contest,
Northumberland County has announced the conclusion of its Commuter Connect pilot transit service effective August 2, 2024, due to low ridership and the high cost of subsidizing the service. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County council hits the brakes on ‘Commuter Connect’ transit service pilot

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'The simple reality is that the cost per ride subsidy is simply not sustainable': county warden.
Canopy Support Services, which provides specialized supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and fetal alcohol Sspectrum disorders, is opening a new autism services clinic, in collaboration with Northumberland Christian School, in Cobourg this fall. (Photo: Canopy Support Services / Facebook)

New autism services clinic coming to Northumberland County

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Canopy Support Services, Northumberland Christian School aim for fall opening; will offer families reduced cost, better flexibility: clinic manager.
The City of Kawartha Lakes environmental advisory committee (CKLEAC) recently presented the 2023 "Environmental Hero Awards" to local residents, businesses, and organizations for their environmental stewardship. Pictured from back to front, left to right: Paige Martin, Matt Wilson, Josh Legere, Daniel Run, Madison Sayers, Destiny Beebe, Thomas Luloff, Doug Kennedy, Randy Beacler, Mayor Doug Elmslie, CKLEAC chair Deborah Pearson, Rebecca Wood, councillor Pat Warren, and Jill and Max Quast. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes recognizes local environmental changemakers with annual awards

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Individuals, businesses receive nod for 'the amazing work they're doing to help the environment in our community'.
Five Counties Children's Centre clinicians supported more than 6,100 kids and youth across the region in 2023/2024. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties Children's Centre)

Report finds wait times for children’s treatment services in Kawarthas have dropped but demand...

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Five Counties Children's Centre CEO attributes smaller wait list to increase in donations and provincial funding.
Rotary assistant district governor Atul Swarup (left) and outgoing Rotary Club of Peterborough president Betty Halman-Plumley presented a $25,000 cheque to Camp Kawartha executive director Jacob Rodenburg at the club's meeting on June 24, 2024. In 2021, the Rotary Club of Peterborough committed to donate $100,000 to Camp Kawartha to support its new eco-friendly health centre. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Peterborough)

Peterborough Rotarians deliver on $100,000 pledge to Camp Kawartha

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Rotary Club of Peterborough presented final $25,000 cheque, welcomed new president, and recognized Rotarians of the Year during recent meeting.
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas has appointed three new members to its board of directors: Waun Broderick, Jan d'Ailly, and Kelly Hagen. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas welcomes three new additions to its board

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Waun Broderick, Jan d'Ailly, and Kelly Hagen have joined the board of the economic development organization.
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough on June 26, 2023 outside the Silver Bean Cafe at Millennium Park in Peterborough for Anti-Stigma Day. Returning for 2024, the free community event with information, games, activities, and more aims to educate community members about the impact of negatives attitudes, beliefs, or behaviours about or towards a group of people because of their circumstances, including people who use drugs. (Photo: Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough)

Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy recognizes June 26 as ‘Anti-Stigma Day’

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Elizabeth Fry Society hosting event at Peterborough's Millennium Park to raise awareness about negative impact of stigma on people who use drugs.
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