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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.
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 marking 30th anniversary with community event on World...

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During October 10 celebration, emergency housing shelter serving Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County will kick off fundraising campaign to raise $30,000.
Following seven months of concerns raised by neighbouring residents and businesses about drug paraphernalia, swearing, fights, and people urinating on their properties, Northumberland County decided to close the warming/cooling hub at the "modernized" homeless shelter at 310 Division Street in downtown Cobourg as of July 4, 2025. The location offered a low-barrier place for people to rest and access an accessible shower and washroom, laundry facilities, and storage lockers for personal belongings. (Photo: Northumberland County)

Northumberland County ‘actively exploring opportunities’ for new temporary warming room location outside of Cobourg

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Following July closure of Division Street warming room, county staff have had 'productive discussions with a couple of locations'.

Peterborough photographer Heather Doughty raising funds for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

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From September 29 to October 1, Doughty is selling a limited run of 100 prints of her 'Women in the Windows' composite photo featuring 48 local women.
Métis actor, musician, philanthropist, and activist Tom Jackson will be joined by local Indigenous leaders for "Canindian: A Celebration of Truth and a Celebration of Reconciliation" at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope on September 20, 2025. Hosted by the Municipality of Port Hope, the evening of music, storytelling, and more will mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. (Photo: Craig Koshyk)

Port Hope to host ‘Canindian’ celebration of truth and reconciliation on Tuesday featuring Métis...

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Local Indigenous leaders will join Jackson at September 30 event at the Capitol Theatre for an evening of song, storytelling, and performances.
Newly merged non-profit digital literacy organizations Ampere (previously Pinnguaq Association) and Canada Learning Code have a long history of working together, including at the original Pinnguaq Makerspace in Iqaluit, Nunavut, where they worked together on "Code Week 2018." Ampere founder and CEO Ryan Oliver, who is now also CEO of Canada Learning Code, is pictured at the far left. (Photo: Ampere)

Non-profit digital literacy organizations Ampere and Canada Learning Code announce merger

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Lindsay native and Ampere founder and CEO Ryan Oliver is now also CEO of Toronto-based Canada Learning Code.
The "Couture for Kids" fashion show returns to Lindsay on October 2, 2025 to support Five Counties Children's Centre in providing treatment services for children and youth with special needs who live in Kawartha Lakes. The fashion show features clothing from local retailers Brittany N Bros, Brittany's Shoes, Bonita Clothing & Co, Cathy Allan Ladieswear, John G's, Homethreads Boutique, The Lingerie Loft, Lizzy's by Cathy Allan, and Nisbett's Clothiers. (Photo: Five Counties Children's Centre)

Lindsay clothing retailers partner with Five Counties Children’s Centre for second annual ‘Couture for...

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October 2 fashion show will support treatment services for children and youth with special needs who live in Kawartha Lakes
More than 115 participants raised more than $14,000 for Community Care Peterborough as a result of "Golf Fore Care" tournament on September 9, 2025 at the Wildfire Golf and Country Club in Lakefield. The funds will support services provided in the organization's Lakefield and Apsley offices. (Photo: Community Care Peterborough)

Golf tournament scores over $14,000 for Community Care Peterborough’s rural service offices

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'This funding plays an important role in helping our Lakefield and Apsley offices continue providing vital programs,' says Chris LeBlanc.
The late James Massie has gifted 61 hectares of ecologically significant land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), which will allow Canada's leading national land conservation organization to expand the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, named after the late environmentalist Hazel Bird, to 215 hectares. (Photo: Chelsea Marcantonio)

Estate gift will allow Nature Conservancy of Canada to expand Hazel Bird Nature Reserve...

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The late James Massie, who knew the late environmentalist Hazel Bird, donated 61 hectares of ecologically significant land for permanent protection.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region (Habitat PKR) is teaming up with Haliburton's Places for People to develop a 35-unit condominium development on Penisula Road in Haliburton that would include 20 affordable home ownership units and 15 affordable rental units. (Photo: Habitat PKR)

Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region and Places for People announce 35-unit affordable...

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Proposed development on Peninsula Road would include 20 affordable home ownership units and 15 affordable rental units.
An art-making activity for kids at the 2024 Monarch Festival in Peterborough's Millennium Park. The 2025 festival returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20 and also features a 10-kilometre race raising funds for Camp Kawartha's school pollinator garden project and a one-kilometre kids' fun run. (Photo: Monarch Ultra)

Monarch Butterfly Festival and Race returns to Millennium Park in Peterborough on Saturday

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Raising awareness about the threatened pollinator species, festival will feature live music, workshops, kids' activities, information booths, and more.
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