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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.
Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre presents the 18th annual Walk A Mile fundraising event on October 4, 2025 in downtown Cobourg. (Photo: Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre)

Northumberland County residents can Walk A Mile on October 4 to support survivors of...

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Annual walk in downtown Cobourg has raised $608,500 over past 17 years for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre.
Habitat for Humanity Canada is once again partnering with The Beer Store to raise money for Ontario affiliates of the not-for-profit housing organization that aims to help families achieve affordable home ownership. Until September 21, 2025, people can drop off their empty beer, wine, and liquor containers at participating locations of The Beer Store in the Peterborough area and in Kawartha Lakes and donate their refund directly to Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR), directly supporting a single-family home in Fraserville and an accessible duplex in Peterborough's East City for seven women with disabilities, both scheduled for completion by Christmas. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

‘Something as small as one empty beer bottle really does help build an affordable...

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Bottle drive until September 21 at selected locations of The Beer Store will support Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region.
The 2024 "Take Back the Night" event in the Peterborough Square courtyard in downtown Peterborough. Organized by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, the 2025 event raising awareness about the prevalence of sexual violence and the supports available for survivors takes place on Thursday, September 18. (Photo: YWCA Peterborough Haliburton / Facebook)

‘Take Back the Night’ returns to downtown Peterborough on September 18

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Organized by Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre, the theme of this year's annual event against sexual violence is 'Rage and Resistance'.
Ampere's STEAM School in Lindsay returns for its second year in September 2025, expanding its classes in science, technology, engineering, art, and math to include children aged five to eight as well as those aged nine to 12. Enrolment opens on September 9, with classes for children aged five to eight on Tuesdays and for those aged nine to 12 on Wednesdays. (Photo: Ampere)

Ampere’s second year of STEAM School in Lindsay this fall expands to include younger...

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Starting September 9, children aged 5 to 8 can also enrol in science, technology, engineering, art, and math classes.
Venture13, Northumberland County's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre, was launched in 2018. Facilities include the VentureZone Co-working Space, the Venture13 MakeLab, as well as the offices of anchor organizations making up the V13 Board of Partners. (Photo: Venture13 / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg unveils fall lineup of economic development sessions for business owners and...

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Sessions include Protect Yourself Series, Business Accelerate Series, Fireside Chat Series, Growth and Development Symposium, Funding Forum, and more.
Chimo Youth & Family Services in Lindsay is one of nine organizations in the City of Kawartha Lakes that received a grant from the Social Sustainability Fund of the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes (to be renamed the Kawartha Community Foundation). Chimo received a $6,000 grant for a city-wide youth engagement initiative with anti-bullying workshops, focus groups, and a teen wellness fair. (Photo courtesy of Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes)

Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes awards a total of $56,000 to nine area organizations

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Foundation says 'modest investment' in first year of Social Sustainability Fund has resulted in 'tangible, immediate differences'.
Monarch Teacher Network of Canada instructor Laurel Merriam, Friends of Presqu'ile Park member Don Davis, and "Monarch Butterfly Crusader" Carol Pasternak releasing tagged monarch butterflies at Presqu'ile Provincial Park in 2023. The Friends of Presqu'ile Park, a charitable organization devoted to preserving and protecting the natural heritage of Presqu'ile Provincial Park, invites the public to join park staff and volunteers on August 30 and 31, 2025 for the annual "Monarchs and Migrants Weekend" at the park in the Municipality of Brighton. (Photo: Jaime Rojo / National Geographic)

Community members invited to ‘Monarchs and Migrants Weekend’ at Presqu’ile Provincial Park in Northumberland...

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Long weekend event on August 30 and 31 will see park staff and volunteers share information about the fall migration of birds, butterflies, and insects,
A group of young women playing rugby, with one woman being tackled. (Photo: Harry H Brewster vis Pexels)

First-ever ‘Peterborough Concussion Summit’ on October 28 for parents, teachers, coaches, and healthcare providers

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Half-day event at Market Hall aims to 'move concussion care from confusion to coordination' says Ryan Sutton of Peterborough Athletic Concussion Awareness.
Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project (HHHDP) steering committee members Sean Pennylegion, Jessica Slade, Lauren Hunter, Barrie Martin, and Carol Moffatt in front of part of a textile collection by local artist Wendy Wood at The Link in Haliburton. To help promote greater civic engagement in the 2026 municipal election and beyond, the grassroots community group is hosting a four-part "Voices & Votes" speaker series with the first two events this fall. (Photo: HHHDP)

Haliburton County community group launches non-partisan project aimed at increasing civic engagement in municipal...

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Haliburton Highlands Health Democracy Project is hosting four-part 'Voices & Votes' speaker series with first two events this fall.
After a months-long campaign, Kawartha Land Trust (KLT) has reached its fundraising goal and is moving forward to purchase a 435-acre ecologically significant private property which is bordered on three sides by Kawartha Highlands Signature Site, a popular destination for locals and visitors to the region. Over 450 people have donated to protect what KLT is calling the Kawartha Highlands South property. (Photo: Thom Unrau / KLT)

Kawartha Land Trust to proceed with purchase of Kawartha Highlands South property in Trent...

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Thanks to donors and funders, the land conservation organization will be able to protect the 435-acre ecologically significant site.
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