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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.
Northumberland County council has hired a consultant to complete a review of police services in Northumberland, which encompasses looking at one police service for the entire county instead of the current three: the Port Hope Police Service, the Cobourg Police Service, and the Ontario Provincial Police's Northumberland detachment with locations in Cobourg, Brighton, and Campbellford. (kawarthaNOW collage of police service photos)

Northumberland County explores idea of one county-wide police service or sole policing contract

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Warden Brian Ostrander says previous 2007 report showed 'fairly significant' savings for taxpayers.
Peterborough's Kaawaate East City Public School (KECPS) is hoping to raise $200,000 to build an accessible playground at the elementary school. On May 1, 2024, the school will be hosting an arts and music night for students, teachers, and parents showcasing the talents of students, making student art available for purchase through a silent auction, and accepting donations towards the playground fund. (Photo courtesy of KECPS)

Peterborough elementary school students create art and music to raise money for playground

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Kaawaate East City Public School is hosting a special May 1 arts and music night open to students, teachers, and parents.
A young girl with an adhesive bandage on her arm after receiving an inoculation. (Stock photo)

Kawarthas health unit asks parents to check children’s immunization records for missing vaccinations

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Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will begin sending out suspension notices the week of April 29 for children with incomplete records.
Sales of smile cookies at Tim Hortons outlets in Lindsay from April 29 to May 5, 2024 will support the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation. Pictured are franchise owners Meaghan and Nick Chapman with operations manager Mark Hutchinson and general manager Nancy Hutchinson showing their support for Ross Memorial Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation)

Tim Hortons restaurants announce beneficiaries for ‘Smile Cookie’ campaign in Kawarthas region

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Various non-profit organizations and initiatives to receive proceeds from annual fundraising campaign running from April 29 to May 5.
The room at the Best Western Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre was packed for Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation's fifth annual "Handbags for Hospice" event held on April 4, 2024, which raised $111,115 for the Northumberland County hospice care centre. (Photo courtesy of Community Care Northumberland)

Northumberland County event raises more than $111,000 for hospice care

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Ed's House Foundation thanks sponsors and community members for 'Handbags for Hospice' purchases and support.
Sobeys announced in a recent letter to Cramahe Township it would not be re-opening a grocery store in Colborne, following the closure of the Colborne Foodland after a May 2023 fire. (Photo: Google Maps)

Sobeys confirms it will not re-open a grocery store in Colborne

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Cramahe Township mayor hopes another retailer will move into location of former Foodland destroyed by fire last May.
Lindsay residents Brittany, Jason, and their two children now have a safe, decent, and affordable place to live as a result of an effort led by Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region, along with local volunteers and community partners. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

‘We were still determined to make our dream of homeownership a reality, no matter...

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Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region welcomes newest family of homeowners supported by not-for-profit organization.
Cobourg entrepreneur Lucas Herron, whose company Arrowmatic Food produces small-batch artisan spice blends, made a valuable connection to another local business after joining the Business & Entrepreneur Centre Northumberland's food and beverage consumer packaged goods development group. (Photo: Arrowmatic Food)

Help’s on the menu for Northumberland food and beverage entrepreneurs

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Business & Entrepreneur Centre Northumberland connects small businesses with other local food and beverage consumer packaged goods businesses.
The recipients of the second annual Rotary Environmental Innovators Awards are, from left to right, Brandon Bunnie of Flora's Reign, Peter Currier and Lindsa Briden of Catchacoma Old Growth Trail Enhancement, Maria Cotes of Flora's Reign, Sarah Jamieson of Moths & Bats, Dave Furdas and Joann Marcotte for Gerry Marcotte of Tick Suit, and Jenn McCallum of Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group. (Photo courtesy of Rotary Environmentalist Innovators Fund)

Peterborough-area environmentalists rewarded for five innovative projects

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Second annual Rotary Environmental Innovators Awards support environmental innovation with a total of $12,500 in funding.
For World Migratory Bird Day on May 11, 2024, Kawartha Conservation invites nature enthusiasts to take part in bird-related activities at Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay. During the "Wonders of Wetlands" guided hike, knowledgeable guides will share insights into wetland ecology, highlighting the importance of these dynamic ecosystems in filtering water, mitigating floods, and providing essential habitat for wildlife including migratory birds like the great egret, also known as a great white heron. (Photo courtesy Kawartha Conservation)

Nature enthusiasts can flock to Lindsay’s Ken Reid Conservation Area to celebrate World Migratory...

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At Kawartha Conservation's May 11 event, visitors can listen to birds sing at sunrise, count birds, identify trees, learn about climate change, and more.
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