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Lindsay Minor Hockey Association welcomes boundary changes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a landmark decision announced on December 17th, 2024, the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF)...
Lumberjacks shredded by Cougars in latest game
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were mauled by the Schomberg Cougars during their only game of this week, on...
Lumberjacks score big in recent game against Golden Hawks
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks scored a decisive win over the Caledon Golden Hawks in a game on Sunday, January 5th...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Exciting new programs coming to Brock Township Public Library in January
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Brock Township Public Library is kicking off the new year with an array of engaging programs...
CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE returns to the Port Perry Music Hall on March 8th
SCUGOG: John Stinson and the Classic Lightfoot Live – GORDON LIGHTFOOT Tribute show performed at the historic Town Hall 1873 music hall...
Kawartha Lakes libraries offer exciting programs for all ages
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Public Library system is kicking off the new year with a variety of...
SHORELINES
Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Well, we are getting back into the swing of things again! The holidays are over and the decorations away, trees gone to...
Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Just a reminder of the Blackstock Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting and Potluck this week on Thursday, January 16th...
Blackstock news
By Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Agricultural Society is having its Annual Meeting and Potluck on Thursday, January 16th, at the...
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS
Would you rather be the oldest one in the gym or the youngest one in a nursing home?
By Lauren Walker Working with seniors over the years, I’ve come to learn how priorities change as people age. It becomes about...
Living is hard but God sees us in our struggles
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley My husband says, "Dying for Christ is easy but living for Him is the hard part!" My faith has always been...
DementiAbility and Memory Loss
by Susan Adams and  Tammy Fisher I’d like to introduce you to a unique and innovative approach designed to help people living with...
COVID 19 NEWS
DDSB Governance Committee to recommend rescinding COVID-19 tracking procedures
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) Governance Committee recommends rescinding their COVID-19...
DDSB to continue current COVID-19 communication practices
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board is not yet ready to rescind its COVID-19 communication practices....
COVID-19 no longer an international emergency
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The World Health Organization announced, earlier this month, COVID-19 is no longer a Public...
Meet our Columnists
DAN CEARNS - THE CAPED CEARNSADER
Dan Cearns is a reporter for The Standard Newspaper, so if you see him, feel free to say hello.
GEOFF CARPENTIER - WALK SOFTLY
Geoff Carpentier is a published author, ecotour guide and environmental consultant.
JONATHAN van BILSEN - YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME?
Join Jonathan van Bilsen begins a series of feature articles on prominent residents of North Durham in his new column, The Story Behind The Person.
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