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SPORTS
32nd Annual Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 For Local BGC Kawarthas Foundation
William McGinn, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, August 6th, BGC Kawarthas Foundation (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes Foundation) hosted the 32nd Annual Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament, at Pontypool’s Black Diamond Golf Club, with a sold out tournament. The tournament is named after, former NHL player, Jeff Beukeboom, and is one of the longest running and most successful fundraisers for the Foundation. The fir
Port Perry Tennis Club 2026 Junior Championships
KEN WILSON, PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club (PPTC) held their 2026 Junior Tennis Championships on Sunday, August 16th. The weather could not have been better. It was a nice sunny day with a slight breeze. Play began at 9 a.m., with 17 players competing in the Championships. Six players competed in the 9 & Under Division with Justin Semoff and Addie Tasse advancing to the final. Justin Semoff was the 2026 9 & Under Division Champion. Six players competed in the 12 & Un
LumberJacks to celebrate 55 years with anniversary weekend
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry LumberJacks will open their 2026-27 Provincial Junior Hockey League season with a celebration of the past and a clear goal for the future. The club will mark its 55th season of junior hockey this autumn, while joining the Township of Scugog's celebration of the 50th anniversary of Scugog Arena in a special anniversary weekend, on September 19th and 20th. The weekend will pay tribute to the franchise’s roots, including its earl
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kawartha Lakes flag marks municipality’s 25th anniversary
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Residents can celebrate Kawartha Lakes’ 25th anniversary by displaying the municipality’s official flag, at their homes, cottages, businesses and community spaces. A new supply of City flags are now available for purchase, at Municipal Service Centres, in Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Lindsay and Omemee. The 36-by-72-inch flags cost $45, plus HST, and are made in Barrie, Ontario. Kawartha Lakes adopted its official flag in 2007, following a
The Artist Within: Becoming a stronger artist
by Lauren Walker Complacency is the enemy of creativity. It's no different in my profession as a personal trainer. When I worked in a gym, I used to watch people do the same routine over and over and never get anywhere. They became comfortable, but the problem is they never got any stronger. If you are locked in a predictable routine, then how will you get any stronger as an artist? Shake it Up Many years before becoming an artist, I was locked into a pattern I didn't like. I
Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years with commemorative $2 coin
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new commemorative $2 circulation coin honouring a century of service, remembrance and support for Canada’s veterans and military community. The Royal Canadian Mint has released the 2026 commemorative coin in recognition of the Legion’s official centennial, which marks 100 years since a special Act of Parliament incorporated the organization on July 17, 1926. The Legion traces its
SHORELINES
Lindsay & Greenbank News
By Patricia Dawson The Lindsay Farmers Market will take place on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is wheelchair accessible and features fresh local products you can purchase, like plants, local honey, fresh baking and bagels, meats, cheese, lunch vendors, and specialty drinks. The location is Wilson Fields, St Joseph Road and Colborne Street, Lindsay. Pets are welcome, and parking is free. Are the kids feeling a little nervous about starting scho
Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton The rain this weekend was welcome for the dry earth and the rain barrels that needed filling back up. Hope you have enjoyed the cooler mornings for a walk. Congratulations to all members of the Durham West 4-H Go for the gold! Earlier this week, five members from Durham West travelled to Peterborough County for an evening of challenging questions and fun. After a hard-fought game against the Kawartha Lakes Halliburton team, Durham West came out on top and will
Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling It’s been a rainy day, but I am not complaining since we always seem to need more moisture for our gardens and field crops! Of course, some of my friends may have had second or third cuttings of hay, but they dry quickly. Vegetable and flower gardens can usually do with a soaking every few days, and rain is better than watering with a hose! It is hard to believe we are close to the end of August; the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) has started, and some schoo
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS
A Life Rooted in Agriculture: Scugog Mourns the Loss of Keith Phoenix
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: The agricultural community is mourning the loss of one of its longtime supporters, following the passing of Keith Frederick Phoenix, who died peacefully at his home, on Tuesday, August 4th, at the age of 79. For decades, Mr. Phoenix was a familiar face throughout Scugog's farming community, dedicating his life to agriculture and the dairy industry. Farming was more than a career, it was a lifelong passion for him which reflected his unwaveri
RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant contributes to environmentally sustainable retrofits at Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, CFRE, RMHF KAWARTHA LAKES: A $200,000 donation towards environmentally sustainable retrofits are helping to strengthen the hospital environment where Kawartha Lakes patients turn for care. In the operating rooms at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH), air is subject to precision monitoring so humidity doesn’t compromise infection prevention safety standards. In other spaces, negative pressure must be maintained to prevent the spread of airborne germs. From the newest ar
Making lemonade out of lemons
by Tina Y. Gerber It has been a trying time as we began the journey to move. It can be especially difficult with medical concerns, and as you age, things don't always go as smoothly as hoped for. What's awesome is, we sold our home within a week! The market has been slow and very unpredictable, over the last few years. Yet, if you are open, you can see, God always has something for you. It may be a key for solving problems, a light for when you feel the darkness creep in or a
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...
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