SPORTS

Weekend Full of Action for Bruins, Merchants, and LumberJacks

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard It was a busy weekend on the ice for local Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) teams, with the Uxbridge Bruins, Little Britain Merchants, and Port Perry LumberJacks all seeing action across several rinks. The Uxbridge Bruins extended their season-opening win streak to 14 games on Thursday night in Schomberg, skating to a 6-4 victory over the Cougars. Tanner Ryan opened the scoring late in the first period, and the Bruins built a 3-0 lead midway

Brock councillors backs early ice plan for Cannington Arena in 2026

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Early ice will arrive at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, in Cannington, beginning with the 2026–2027 season, following a decision by Brock Council at its October 27th meeting. The move comes after months of discussion and consultation with local sports organizations, agricultural societies, and community groups, about how to balance ice availability with long-standing fall fair tradition

Uxbridge Bruins extend record winning streak as local PJHL teams sweep weekend

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard It was another strong weekend for local Provincial Junior Hockey League teams, highlighted by the Uxbridge Bruins extending their franchise-record winning streak to 13 games with a 9-2 thrashing of the Caledon Golden Hawks on Friday, October 31. The Bruins wasted no time setting the tone, scoring five unanswered goals in the first period. Jordan Fitger opened the scoring just 15 seconds into the game and added another goal later in the frame, while

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Festival of Trees in Uxbridge

by David Minns UXBRIDGE: St. Paul’s Anglican Church, in Uxbridge, is going to be a busy place, on the weekend of November 15th. The St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Trinity United Church invite you to the Festival of Trees. It starts on November 15th, before the Santa Claus Parade, from 10 a.m., in front of the St. Paul’s’ Church, at 59 Toronto Street S., in Uxbridge. Hot chocolate and treats will be served on the lawn. For Saturday, November 15th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and S

A Christmas Celebration with the Durham Chamber Orchestra

SCUGOG: The Durham Chamber Orchestra (DCO) presents ' A Christmas Celebration,' a festive concert, featuring selections from Handel’s Messiah , Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances: Suite II , and favourite seasonal songs, performed with New Song Community Choir, led by Jonathan Liebich. Performances take place on Sunday, November 30th, at 2 p.m., at Port Perry United Church, and again on Sunday, December 7th, at 2 p.m., at Forest Brook Community Church, in Ajax. Now, in its t

Bach Christmas Oratorio to be performed in Uxbridge

by Stuart Beaudoin UXBRIDGE: On Sunday, November 30th, at 7 p.m., St Paul’s Anglican Church in Uxbridge, Music at St Paul’s, will host a performance of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. The performance will be in English. The Cantorei sine Nomine choir and Orpheus Symphonietta orchestra under the direction of Stuart Beaudoin along with soloists, Leslie Higgins, Shannon Coates, Benjamin Done and Sebastien Belcourt will sing this marvelous setting of the Christmas story. Director Stu

SHORELINES

Blackstock News

by Janet Van Camp The walking program for 2025-26 has started again at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. Walkers are welcome to attend on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, please contact Kathy Hill 905-986-4576. Just a reminder the Coffee Drop-In at the Blackstock United Church is now on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Coffee, treats, and interesting conversations are guaranteed. Upcoming dates are Novem

Zephyr & Sandford News

by Pat Asling On Saturday morning, a short Indigenous Remembrance Day service was held at the Uxbridge Cenotaph. Rev. Karen Croxall opened the ceremony, and a wreath was placed by Jim Franklin, an 87-year-old, partially disabled, full Indigenous Veteran. Following this, each participant was given a pinch of tobacco, which they then placed on the wreath. Following up on this theme, at Sandford Zephyr United Church on Sunday morning, we had a short service of readings, includin

Bobcaygeon News

By Patricia Dawson Come out to a fun weekend in Bobcageon for the Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees from November 14th to 16th. There will be fun for all ages: the family can visit the candy shop, the children can see Santa, and there will be a silent auction. The address is 85 Dunn Street, in Bobcaygeon. Some exciting activities and attractions include a horse-and-wagon ride, children's activities, and a general store selling unique gift ideas. The festival pass is 15 per per

HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS

There is so much happening beneath the surface

by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley Sometimes, we beg God, or say, “Why, why me!? Why are things falling apart,” or “Why is this happening? It’s just not fair!” I have no answer to these questions, except, we are here to learn and live a full rich life. For peace at heart, we need to affirm our confidence in Gods power and His ability to overcome any obstacle. In His paramount wisdom, I understand, the Holy Spirit shows up where there is surrender, obedience, and a cry for genuin

Tyrone Tackles Hunger

KATIE HUNTER The Standard DURHAM: Tyrone Tackles Hunger is a grassroots approach our family, (the Bell’s), initiated back in 2020. Now running its sixth annual food drive campaign benefiting the Bowmanville Salvation Army Food Bank, running from November 1st until December 6th, 2025. It’s based out of Tyrone but support is also rallied across our northern communities of Haydon, Enniskillen, Burketon, Hampton and places in between! We have a ‘reindeer mascot’ who we grow our

Movement for Life – Movement and Memory

by Lauren Walker A frustrating part of aging for my clients is their short-term memory. While their body are in good condition, it becomes a struggle to remember basic things. It’s quite frankly, a downer for a lot of my older clients. While age-related memory loss is normal, what can I do as a personal trainer to help? The Benefits of Exercise Increases blood flow to the Brain by improving circulation Releases hormones that lower inflammation and insulin resistance, protecti