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Authors Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Articles by Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
325 Articles
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.
Sounds of the Next Generation (SONG) is a free socially inclusive after-school music program for children and youth in Northumberland County with a focus on social development through the pursuit of musical excellence. Students sing in choir and play in a strings ensemble up to four times a week, with all instruments, music, uniforms, and healthy snacks provided for free. (Photo: SONG / Facebook)

Concert benefiting SONG gives Northumberland kids and audience members something to sing about

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Choir! Choir! Choir! show at Port Hope's Capitol Theatre on Nov. 2 will support charity that provides free music programs for children.
The Town of Cobourg is offering or supporting a series of business workshops, seminars, and other events in fall 2024, with most taking place at the Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. (Photo: Venture13 / Facebook)

Town of Cobourg unveils fall line-up of events for entrepreneurs and business professionals

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'Fall program addresses demand for skilled tradespeople' and more, says town's economic development manager.
The Lakefield Pride Committee is hosting the fourth annual Lakefield Pride picnic on September 22, 2024. Peterborough drag performer Betty Baker, who was raised in Young's Point and went to elementary school in Lakefield, will return to perform at the picnic for the fourth year. (Photo: Christopher Coghill)

‘Going to Lakefield Pride is like coming home again’: drag performer Betty Baker

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Organizers prep for fourth annual Lakefield Pride picnic set for September 22 in Isabel Morris Park.
Five Counties Children's Centre turns 50 years old in 2025. As part of its 50th anniversary festivities, the centre is asking clients, families, and volunteers to take a few minutes and share their memories and experiences with the centre. Pictured is Alex, a client of the centre. (Photo courtesy of Five Counties)

Five Counties Children’s Centre issues call for client and volunteer stories in honour of...

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'We really hope to hear from anyone with a neat memory or recollection of an interaction or experience': Bill Eekhof
Lisa Horne, Northumberland County's community and social services director, will retire October 25, 2024 after working with the county since 2001, initially as an Ontario Works caseworker. (Photo courtesy of Northumberland County)

Northumberland County’s community and social services director set to retire in October

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In her over two decades with the county, Lisa Horne played 'a pivotal role' in housing and child care initiatives.
A benefit concert featuring Charlie Angus and The Grievous Angels on August 31, 2024 in support of affordable housing efforts in Haliburton County netted $2,500 for the non-profit organization Places for People. (Photo courtesy of Places for People)

Grievous Angels benefit concert nets $2,500 for Haliburton’s Places for People

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Proceeds from ticket sales, raffle, and auction at August 31 event will support affordable housing efforts in four area communities.
Northumberland County residents who are interested in the development of homeless shelter services at 310 Division St. in Cobourg can apply before September 18, 2024 to be considered for a seat on the volunteer community liaison committee. (Photo: Google Maps)

Northumberland County seeks citizens for committee to support modernized homeless shelter services in Cobourg

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Community members, local business owners, and persons with lived experience asked to apply for volunteer committee by September 18.
Clean Up Peterborough founder Steve Paul (fifth from left) with volunteers who gathered on July 14, 2024 to help clean up Millennium Park, Del Crary Park, and a large section of the Little Lake shoreline in Peterborough. The volunteer-run group is hosting another four community clean-up events in September in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Steve Paul)

Clean Up Peterborough to tackle litter and cigarette butts in four clean-up efforts in...

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Founder Steve Paul: 'We are looking for passionate people who are willing to participate or even organize a clean-up'.
The Canadian Cancer Society, alongside community partners, is calling for a hospice residence to be built in Kawartha Lakes. As part of its advocacy efforts, a billboard has been installed on Highway 7 in the Kawartha Lakes, which illustrates the distance to the nearest hospice in Peterborough. (Photo courtesy of Canadian Cancer Society)

Canadian Cancer Society launches campaign calling for hospice residence in Kawartha Lakes

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While end-of-life services are available in Kawartha Lakes, 'Bring Care Closer' campaign points out nearest hospice residences are in Peterborough and Port Perry.
September is "Hunger Action Month" in Northumberland County and residents are being encouraged to take part in small, daily tasks to help out local food banks and support area nutrition programs. Pictured is Northumberland County's Food 4 All warehouse, which provides food and needed items to local food banks, not-for-profit community agencies, and school nutrition programs. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County challenges residents to take small actions daily during September’s ‘Hunger Action Month’

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5,297 people were served by food banks in Northumberland in 2023: Feed Change report
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