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Lumberjacks defeat Chiefs, are frozen by ice
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks defeated the Lakefield Chiefs, but lost a close game to the Georgina Ice in...

Dan Cearns
Jan 21, 20232 min read
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Support North House During the Coldest Night of the Year 2023
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Join the North House walk event for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) 2023, on the...
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Jan 21, 20232 min read
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Economic uncertainty is a consideration for Kawartha Lakes, Durham organizations
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: The potential for an economic recession this year has been discussed and considered by...
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Jan 21, 20233 min read
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Strength training to improve your brain
Movement for Life, a column by Lauren Walker All Fit/All Ages Gym A study completed by the University of Sydney concluded the clear...

Lauren Walker
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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How to Protect Yourself Against Scams
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Seniors are very often targets of phone and internet scams. Scammers know young people likely have student...

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Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Ontario focusing on expanding services at independent clinics in three-step plan
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government has announced a new three-step plan to tackle the current...

The Standard
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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As we grow and mature, life changes by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
One of the inevitable parts of life is, we all age. With aging, our relationships will change. Lifestyle, interests, and responsibilities...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Staples and Swain expands to help serve Brock Township
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/BROCK: Local law firm Staples and Swain has recently expanded to add a new office in Brock...
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Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Ark Storms
Usually, I read fiction just to relax and enjoy, and I seldom think I might learn from someone else's fantasies. But then I read Linda...

Geoff Carpentier
Jan 19, 20233 min read
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Changing times
As we all ease into the new year of 2023, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on change. I started this job in 2015, and since then,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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It is The Law
Becoming a lawyer requires a great deal of hard work and dedication. The industry has long been dominated by men, and only recently are...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 19, 20234 min read
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BLACKSTOCK EUCHRE RESULTS
Last Week’s Blackstock Euchre Club Scores: 1. Lorna Edgerton. 2. Mary Lou Breward. 3. Norm Lackner. 4. Roy Bradburn. 5. Hazel Coates....

The Standard
Jan 19, 20231 min read
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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
We are halfway through January 2023! We have had Spring, Fall and Winter again in those two weeks. In my last column, I left out one...

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Jan 19, 20234 min read
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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
What a beautiful sight to see the sun these past three days. We knew it was up there, but the snow, clouds, mist, and fog had kept it...
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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Not Another Whodunit
Most people I talk with, have seen the film or read the book, The Orient Express. Who can forget Peter Ustinov jovially interviewing...

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Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Winter Warming Plan and shelter programs support the homeless in Durham Region
LEIGH McEACHRAN, Communications Advisor, Region of Durham DURHAM: Everyone deserves a roof over their head and warmth this winter, which...

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Jan 19, 20232 min read
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HKPR unit provides first health update of 2023
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) provided some updates on health...

The Standard
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Kawartha Lakes officials provide an explanation for their holiday snow declaration
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the opening of the first Committee of the Whole meeting of 2023, Kawartha Lakes officials...

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Jan 19, 20231 min read
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Uxbridge honours a former mayor and regional chair with the renaming of the local children's library
DAN CEARNS, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Former Uxbridge Mayor and Durham Regional Chair Gerri Lynn O'Connor was awarded a surprise honour at...

Dan Cearns
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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CFKL participates in the distribution of the Government of Canada’s Services Recovery Fund
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould has announced that Community Foundations of Canada alongside...
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Jan 13, 20232 min read
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