November - 2022

Five reasons to shop small versus big box

The Standard

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Five reasons to shop small versus big box

The importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overstated. Though national chains often garner publicity, local businesses are equally, if not exceedingly, worthy of attention. What defines a small business as "small" varies significantly, but these businesses are generally privately owned and generate far less revenue than big corporations. General consensus also defines small businesses as companies with fewer than 500 paid employees, according to the Small Bus

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The Standard

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Pine Ridge Garden Club News

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Waking up Sunday morning to a winter wonderland certainly signified the end of another gardening season. This gives us a chance to relax in a favourite chair and catch up on past articles or flip through the 2023 Seed Catalogues. The pictures always entice me to buy more packs of seeds than I actually use in my garden. I am guilty of buying fresh seeds every spring and still keeping the unused packs from the previous year. I que

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Things everyone can do to support rural economies

The Standard

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Things everyone can do to support rural economies

Efforts to revive small business sectors have helped countless communities regain their prosperity and sense of community pride. Those efforts have been wildly effective in many urban areas, and they also can help rural economies recover from the many challenges they've been confronting. Reviving rural communities does more than help the people who call those communities home. Thriving rural communities can ensure access to fresh foods for people in both rural and urban areas

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The Standard

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

The benefits of organic agriculture

Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they're buying appliances, books, clothing, or any of the myriad necessities of daily life, consumers have a wealth of products to choose from. An abundance of options also is available at the grocery store. That's especially true in the produce aisle, where many stores have expanded their fresh fruit and vegetable offerings. That expansion reflects a growing preference among consumers for fresh products, including

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Get Ready for Scugog 2022 Winter Break Camps

Courtney McClure

Nov 24, 2022
1 min

Get Ready for Scugog 2022 Winter Break Camps

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Registration for Scugog winter break camp is now open, and registration for March Break Camp opens on December 5th, at 7 a.m. Camp registration closes the Friday before the week of either camp starts. Interested families can register their kids online, over the phone, or in person at the Scugog arena during office hours, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Twenty campers per day are expected. "They get to do [a lot] of activiti

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Scammers continue to target local seniors

Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Scammers continue to target local seniors

COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: At least one Port Perry resident received a fraudulant Enbridge Gas call last week. This senior would like residents to be aware of the scam and what to do if you are contacted. The caller said they were an Enbridge Gas representative and that they needed to check the resident's furnace to see if it had any cracks. Then the alleged representative asked for the senior's address. That is when the resident became wary. If it had truly been Enb

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The Lindsay Agricultural Society is pleased to present the 2022 Merry & Bright

The Standard

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

The Lindsay Agricultural Society is pleased to present the 2022 Merry & Bright

KAWARTHA LAKES: The Merry & Bright Festival features almost 1km of light displays created by local individuals, businesses, and organizations! The drive-through Festival of lights is a joint fundraiser for the Lindsay Agricultural Society,United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes, BGC Kawarthas, Kawartha Food Source, Lindsay Lions Club, and Heritage Christian School. In 2020, the Lindsay Agricultural Society hosted the Merry & Bright Festival for the first time as a way to ra

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Scugog welcomes new and returning council members at the inaugural meeting

Dan Cearns

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Scugog welcomes new and returning council members at the inaugural meeting

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: In front of friends, family and community members, the acclaimed and elected Scugog council members were sworn into office, on Monday, November 21st. The inaugural council meeting, for this term of office, was held at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. The event opened with Town Crier Bill McKee addressing the crowd with a unique cry about the election results, as well as singing the National Anthem. Then Durham Regional Chair, John Henry

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Dan Cearns

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

A Hero

A couple of weeks ago, the world lost one of the icons of my childhood, voice actor Kevin Conroy. Mr. Conroy was well known for voicing Batman in many shows, movies and video games, starting with the Batman Animated Series. With a column name Caped Cearnsader, those of you reading likely know I am a fan of comic book characters and superheroes. My first introduction to Mr. Conroy’s work was through the Justice League Animated Series. From the first episode, the show hooked me

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Fenelon Lions continue their quest to support the community’s CT Scanner

Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Fenelon Lions continue their quest to support the community’s CT Scanner

KIM COULTER, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls & District Lions Club members work hard in their volunteer roles to make their community the best it can be. Part of that commitment involves support for their local hospital. For the past two years, the Lions have focused their fundraising work on helping fund the community’s new Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanner, at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH). Today, Lions Barry, Susan Tate, Lloyd, and Deb McIntyre visited the Ross, to

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Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
1 min

Christmas in Port Perry

I want to announce, my “Christmas in Port Perry” ornaments are now available at All Fit All Ages Gym in Port Perry. I designed a custom-made ornament, and the price is $19.99. For further information, please stop by All Fit All Ages Gym today or call 289-356-2140. Stock is limited, and they are going quickly. November was a busy month. My first show at the Town Hall Theatre, on November 3rd, was successful. It was a lot of work, but I’m grateful to those who supported me. My

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Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
3 min

Wow, I Never Knew That

There was a time when I assumed all Christmas traditions had been around forever. The passing of time made me realize that was not the case. Take the concept of leaving milk and cookies for Santa. We have the Dutch to thank for that. The tradition started with St. Nicholas' feast day, on December 6th, when Dutch children leave food and drink in exchange for the gifts St. Nicholas leaves overnight. What about the image of Santa himself? It seems Coca-Cola played a part in Sant

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Respiratory illnesses heavily impacting the HKPR community

Dan Cearns

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Respiratory illnesses heavily impacting the HKPR community

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With respiratory viruses, such as Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Influenza, impacting children across the province, as well as COVID-19 remaining active, Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s (HKPR) top doctor recently gave an update on the local impact. At a virtual press conference, on Wednesday, November 16th, local medical officer of health Dr. Natalie Bocking said, the province is currently facing “multiple

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Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

The New Kawartha Lakes council was sworn into office at a recent meeting

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The new and returning City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor and Councillors were sworn into office at the inaugural council meeting, on Tuesday, November 15th. The meeting began, in council chambers, with each member introduced by Town Crier Athol Hart. Returning members include: Ward 1 Councillor Emmett Yeo, Ward 6 Councillor Ron Ashmore and Ward 8 Councillor Tracy Richardson. Doug Elmslie, who had served the last term as a councillor, was ele

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Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
4 min

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling

Winter has arrived with a vengeance. We are fortunate in our small area because those not far to the north of us had two to three times more snow dumped on them than we have, so far. And lucky we don't live in Buffalo or even Niagara. I think maybe we are in for a colder, snowier winter than usual if events around the world are any indication. And then there is the increasing number of people coming down with COVID, the new flu virus and whatever is attacking kids just when p

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Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
1 min

PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald

Its getting closer. Pontypool Community Centre Christmas craft sale is November 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring something for food drive. Santa is coming to town for breakfast on December 4th. There are three time spots available; 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 10:45a.m.,11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost is $10 a person. Children under three are free with a paying adult. Tickets are being sold at the Pontypool Community Centre craft sale on November 26th from 10 a.m. to

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Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

We knew it would eventually happen! Some areas to the north of us got a double dose of snow and wind on Sunday morning, making driving very difficult. It's less than one month until we start to get lighter days and only one month until Christmas. Time flies! It was special to attend the Uxbridge Santa Claus parade and watch the excitement on the children’s faces. Children make Christmas sparkle! Congratulations to the congregations of Brussels-Blyth as they were in attendance

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Port Perry residents asked to conserve water

Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
1 min

Port Perry residents asked to conserve water

SCUGOG: The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents, using the Port Perry municipal water supply, to practise additional water conservation efforts, while the Works Department connects the recently installed watermain along Scugog Line 3. The new watermain will improve the water supply for residents. They should refrain from non-essential water use on Thursday, November 24th, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Once the work is completed, residents may return to normal water co

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Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
2 min

Annual Uxbridge Toy Drive Returns

UXBRIDGE: The Christmas season starts with the 2022 Uxbridge Toy Drive, once again organized by Pat Higgins, owner of the Uxbridge Canadian Tire. “I am thrilled to announce, our Annual Toy Drive is ready for 2022!” said Mr. Higgins. All drop-off bins were placed on November 14th and are ready to accept donations for this year’s toy drive. Mr. Higgins said, he and the volunteers would also have the toy drive vehicle ready. The vehicle was provided courtesy of Jim and Todd Will

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Beaverton man arrested for an indecent act

Colleen Green

Nov 24, 2022
1 min

Beaverton man arrested for an indecent act

DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: A 29-year-old Beaverton man was arrested, for an indecent incident, in Oshawa last month. According to the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), on Friday, October 7th, at about 5 p.m., “A group of young females were outside, near Wecker Drive and Madawaska Avenue, when a male in a black sedan pulled up beside them and committed an indecent act.” The press release went on to state, “The young girls ran away and told a neighbour. The police wer

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