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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 (left to right, front to back): Cramahe Township mayor Mandy Martin, warden and Brighton mayor Brian Ostrander, deputy warden and Port Hope mayor Olena Hankivsky, Trent Hills mayor Bob Crate, Hamilton Township mayor Scott Gibb, Cobourg mayor Lucas Cleveland, and Alnwick/Haldimand mayor John Logel. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Four Northumberland County mayors to get strong powers under provincial proposal

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Mayors of Cobourg, Port Hope, Brighton, and Trent Hills among 169 additional municipalities to get the powers on May 1.
Northumberland County is gearing up for Earth Day on April 22, 2025 with a variety of activities, including the popular "Mayors' Keep the County Clean Challenge." (Graphic: Northumberland County)

Northumberland launches ‘Mayors’ Keep the County Clean Challenge’ for 15th year

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Community members can register with their municipality for friendly competition running from April 21 to 26.
Kawartha Conservation staff are working to clear downed trees, overhanging branches, and storm debris at both Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay and Windy Ridge Conservation Area near Omemee following the March 2025 ice storm that caused widespread damage to both properties. (Photo: Kawartha Conservation / Facebook)

Kawartha Conservation working to restore access to Ken Reid and Windy Ridge Conservation Areas...

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'It's heartbreaking to see some of the iconic trees destroyed, but the forest is still quite resilient and strong': Kristie Virgoe.
An encampment near Rivera Park in Lindsay in 2024. (Photo: Lindsay Community Watch / Facebook)

City of Kawartha Lakes staff present proposed encampment response policy to council

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'Approaching this issue with empathy, effective communication, and a commitment to long-term housing solutions over time is key': city's human services manager.
Best-selling author, local educator, and parent disability advocate Adelle Purdham is one of the three featured presenters at the "Spring into Learning Series" on May 3, 2025 at Five Counties Children's Centre in Peterborough. The event is open to anyone in the community who has a child with a disability or works with individuals with disabilities. (Photo courtesy of Adelle Purdham)

Peterborough symposium on May 3 encourages people to see the abilities, not disabilities, in...

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Best-selling author and parent disability advocate Adelle Purdham is one of three speakers at Five Counties Children's Centre's 'Spring into Learning Series' .
Northumberland County Archives & Museum (NCAM) has announced its inaugural exhibition at its new Cobourg facility will be titled Gidinawendimin, meaning "we are all related" in Anishinaabemowin, also known as the Ojibwe language. The new museum is expected to open in the fall of 2025. In recognition of Cameco's support for the exhibition, the public research and programming space within the new NCAM facility will be named the "Cameco Reading Room." (Rendering: Salter Pilon Architecture)

Northumberland County Archives & Museum announces its inaugural exhibit will be on the Michi...

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Launching in the fall at museum's new Cobourg location, the exhibit will also be at Peterborough Museum and Archives in 2026 along with a touring version.
Local food systems is one of the topics to be highlighted at the Municipality of Port Hope's first-ever sustainable expo on April 27, 2025 at Port Hope High School, along with climate action, renewable energy, waste reduction, water sustainability, nature-based solutions, active transportation, and more. (Photo: Port Hope Farmers' Market / Facebook)

Port Hope hosts its first-ever sustainability expo on April 27

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Free event will showcase efforts of local organizations, businesses, and individuals leading the way in environmental stewardship.
Dr. Kate Everdell, a family physician who practices at Northumberland Hills Hospital who is also medical director of Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, is one of a group of 17 area physicians who have pledged to match donations to the Ed's House Foundation's "Give a Gift from the Heart" campaign up to $15,000, doubling the impact of community donations. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland doctors pledge $15,000 in matching donations to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre

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Donation to 'Give a Gift from the Heart' campaign will be celebrated at sold-out Handbags for Hospice fundraiser on April 10 in Cobourg.
The Peterborough Peace Council's monthly peace vigil has been held on the last Monday of the month ever since March 30, 2015, regardless of the weather. Having held its 120th and final vigil on March 31, 2025, the group is departing from the regular vigils and exploring new ways to move forward. (Photo: Peterborough Peace Council /Facebook)

After completing 10 years of monthly vigils, the Peterborough Peace Council is exploring new...

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Group held its final vigil on March 31 and plans to organize future events such as teach-ins, seminars, focused vigils and demos, and more.
Northumberland County is offering a free virtual Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) session on April 8, 2005, a collaboration with Humber College, Enbridge Gas, and Peterborough GreenUP. Building science experts from Humber College will lead attendees through the "ultimate guide" to energy-efficient home upgrades, including heat pumps that provide home heating and cooling using electricity instead of fossil fuels like natural gas. (Photo: GreenUP)

Northumberland County offering free virtual home energy info session on April 8

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Humber College building science experts will lead attendees through the 'ultimate guide' to energy-efficient home upgrades.
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