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SPORTS
Scugog delays decision on Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant replacement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A decision on a major upgrade to the aging Blackstock Arena...
Chelsey Greenwood makes history with Lindsay Muskies coaching role
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Muskies have made a groundbreaking addition to their coaching staff, hiring...
Port Perry’s Matt Hossack named NLL’s Top Defender
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry native Matt Hossack has been named the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Defensive Player...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Join the “Villages of Scugog” Mural Marathon
JULIA CIVELLO Scugog Arts SCUGOG: Join Scugog Arts in painting a new community mural , celebrating the “Villages of Scugog.” Designed...
The Artist Within - “The Creative Lull”
by Lauren Walker It’s normal to experience periods of not painting. In the last few months, I admit that my energy and focus have been...
Music program quietly cancelled at Port Perry High School
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry High School (PPHS) has cancelled all senior instrumental music classes for the upcoming...
SHORELINES
Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Wasn’t that a party! I am talking about the 100th birthday party for Corinne Croxall, held at the Seniors Centre on Sunday....
Lindsay & Bobcaygeon News
by Patricia Dawson Come out to a fun summer Vendor Market happening on Saturday, July 12th. The rain date is Saturday, July 19th, from 9...
Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling We wanted summer, we got summer, with a vengeance! No time to acclimatize. A couple of rains which evaporated immediately...
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS
Somebody’s Hero: KATVA Poker Run supports ED expansion at RMH
KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) worked extra hard to prepare for their annual...
Movement for Life: Birthday edition
by Lauren Walker I have my birthday coming up on July 2nd and I’ll be turning 39. I have no shame mentioning my age or that I’m enjoying...
Part 2- The Journey of Perseverance My Diagnosis/ MG and Peripheral Neuropathy
by Manley Lavender Myasthenia Gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRAH-vis), sometimes called MG, is a rare autoimmune, neuromuscular condition,...
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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