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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.
"With extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, it's more important than ever to be prepared" for an emergency, says Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Chief Terry Jones. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

Kawartha Lakes encourages residents to plan ahead and prepare for weather and other emergencies

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'The recent ice storm showed how quickly conditions can change': Kawartha Lakes fire chief,
Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg recently celebrated its many volunteers with a luncheon at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre on May 1, 2025 during National Volunteer Week. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg honours its many volunteers at annual appreciation luncheon

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Among those recognized, hospital auxiliary volunteers contributed more than 30,000 hours of volunteer service during the past year.
The Town of Cobourg is hosting its annual greenhouse tour and talk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 10, 2025. (Photo: Town of Cobourg)

Town of Cobourg is celebrating the beginning of gardening season with a greenhouse tour...

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Community services division is hosting an open house with a barbecue at the town's Thompson Street greenhouse.
The osprey, which is the official bird of the City of Kawartha Lakes, can migrate more than 250,000 kilometres during its 15-to-20-year lifetime. (Photo courtesy of City of Kawartha Lakes)

How to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on May 10 in Kawartha Lakes

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Seven guided walks across the municipality provide opportunities to learn about local and migratory bird species.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Fraserville on May 7, 2025 for a 3D-printed affordable home to be built for a local family. Pictured from left to right are Cormor Inc. CEO and co-founder Dwight Corcoran, Community Futures Peterborough board member Ron Black, Otonabee-South Monaghan Township mayor Joe Taylor, Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark, Habitat PKR board chair Hope Lee, and future Habitat homeowners James, Kayla, and their three children. (Photo courtesy of Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region breaks ground on 3D-printed affordable home in...

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Project 'a model of what's possible when we think differently,' says Habitat PKR board chair.
Lucy Roda (right), owner and Roda's Kitchen in Cobourg, and her team recently baked and decorated hundreds of Easter cookies in support of Community Care Northumberland's Meals on Wheels program, raising $5,800. (Photo: Community Care Northumberland / Facebook)

Easter cookie fundraiser nets $5,800 for Community Care Northumberland’s Meals on Wheels program

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Annual fundraiser saw hundreds of cookies baked and decorated by Roda's Kitchen in Cobourg.
Sky Haven Equestrian Centre & Retreat in Bethany is one of the tourism-related businesses in Kawarthas Northumberland that has taken advantage of the Acceler8 personalized business mentorship program from Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8). Refreshed for 2025, the program is now accepting applications in advance of the upcoming tourism season. (Photo: Sky Haven Equestrian Centre & Retreat)

Tourism operators in Kawarthas Northumberland can apply for Regional Tourism Organization 8’s business mentorship...

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'Acceler8' program provides participants with one-on-one coaching from experienced tourism professionals.
Susan Zambonin, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR), presented Lindsay ReStore volunteer Kevin Deuchars with the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a special volunteer celebration hosted at Omemee Coronation Hall on April 30, 2025 during National Volunteer Week. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

Lindsay ReStore volunteer Kevin Deuchars honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal

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Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region presented the longtime community volunteer with the medal during National Volunteer Week.
Members of the Handbags for Hospice committee celebrate the $121,000 that the April 10 event raised in support of Community Care Northumberland's hospice services offered at Ed's House in Northumberland County. (Photo: Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre)

‘Handbags for Hospice’ raises $121,000 to Support Ed’s House and hospice services in Northumberland...

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Funds will support clients with health system navigation, volunteer in-home visiting, supportive care and grief and bereavement support, and more.
Located at 64 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay, A Place Called Home (APCH) offers emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness and a daily drop-in service for people at risk of homelessness in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County. (Photo: APCH)

A Place Called Home in Lindsay reflects on recent expansion of shelter from 19...

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Non-profit organization has also received a $5,000 United Way grant to purchase grocery cards for up to 50 people as risk of homelessness
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