What constitutes a perfect retirement is different for everyone. Some people may imagine spending their golden years fishing their days...

Charitable giving grew in 2021. Giving not only increased after COVID-19, but actually rebounded more than it had in a decade. People...

ANGELA BISCHOFF, Director of Ontario Clean Air Alliance While Tesla has now committed to cutting the cost of its electric cars by half,...

Vehicles require all sorts of maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. Contrary to popular belief, motorists need not be amateur...

The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers. According to a recent survey, buyers paid 12.2 percent...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: After long discussions at two separate meetings, Scugog councillors have taken the next step with the...

STEPHANIE AYLESWORTH, Communications Specialist, DDSB UXBRIDGE: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) recognizes Indigenous Peoples...

Dear Editor, The 1st Port Perry Scout group would like to thank the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations and their donation...

Winter is certainly not my favourite season. I must admit, I love waking up to a fresh blanket of snow outside, as it makes everything...

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Step up and step out of your comfort zone and join many local businesses and organizations for the...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Ontario government is funding two more beds at Oak Ridges Hospice, bringing the local hospice to its...

Last Week’s Blackstock Euchre Club Scores: 1. Norm Lackner. 2. Barb Blue. 3. Roy Bradburn. 4. Ellen Gibson. 5. Doug Day. Most lone hands:...

March decided to come in like a lion! Not only was a great deal of snow dumped on a huge swath of southern Ontario, but he apparently...

The weather has played a significant role in our thoughts this past week with the huge dumping of snow we received on Friday evening, and...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Region of Durham is inviting residents to comment on a proposed solution for water supply, water...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog councillors got their first look at the 2023 municipal draft operating budget at a meeting on...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog's Ward 3 Councillor, Robert Rock has been named the Kawartha Conservation authority board Chair....

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council approved their remaining budgets, at a meeting on Tuesday,...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: After a selection process which took over two and a half years to complete, the Durham Regional Police...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks lost their latest game against the Uxbridge Bruins by the slim margin of a...