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SPORTS


Lumberjacks ground Golden Hawks with lopsided score
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks started February on the right foot, by defeating the Caledon Golden Hawks. The...


LumberJacks' 7th Skater program creates unforgettable memories for young fans
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry LumberJacks’ 7th Skater program has quickly become one of the most exciting experiences...


Port Perry Lumberjacks demolish Little Britain Merchants
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks toppled the Little Britain Merchants with a lopsided score on Sunday, January 26th,...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT


The Artist Within - January 2025
by Lauren Walker My art work has been rejected many times . I didn’t make it in the 2023 OAA Juried show but my piece , “Queen St, Port...


Music in the Silent Movies Concert
John Haines, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: How silent were silent films? The silents of the Roaring Twenties may not have had speech,...


'Through the Eye of the Beholder' Photography show at Kent Farndale Gallery
Robin Van Der Vleuten The Standard SCUGOG: Local photographer, Robin Van Der Vleuten will host her first gallery showing, 'Through the...
SHORELINES


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Happy Groundhog Day- just anything for a celebration! Groundhog's Holiday The second month, the second Day, We know is...


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton We have just come through the two darkest months of the year, December and January, and now onto more light as each day...


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Patricia Asling It is the end of January already! I, for one, have little to show for the time, but I am not breaking any resolutions...
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS


Local Therapy Horseback Riding Program seeking volunteers and donations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Riding horses can be a thrilling experience. However, did you know horses can be used in...


Movement for Life - February 2025
by Lauren Walker What is scoliosis? I've encountered various kinds of postural issues over the years. I've worked with clients who've...


It's okay, not to be okay
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I often address mental health issues because mental health can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age,...
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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