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Scugog student raises funds to give S.A. Cawker students a buddy bench
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A local Scugog student is looking to make sure no student feels alone at S.A. Cawker Public School....

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A championship reunion for XL Eagles fastball team
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard The XL Eagles are vying for entrance into the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame in honour of Larry Pilkey. Larry hit...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Lindsay's Vince Dunn signs new deal with Seattle Kraken
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Lindsay native Vince Dunn has signed a new contract with the Seattle Kraken of the National...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Scugog Sports Hall of Fame summer update
SHAWN LACKIE Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Planning is underway for the annual Scugog Sports Hall of Fame inductions. The ceremony is...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes' 4th annual 'Bee a Hero' campaign open for submissions
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The return of a popular contest has the community buzzing with excitement. Bee City Kawartha...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Local student receives RCAF scholarship
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: A Port Perry teenager, Madeline Baldasaro, has received the Spirits of Central Region Gliding...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Celebrating 20 years of Curiosity
KATIE HUNTER The Standard SCUGOG: Started in 2003, Curiosity Child Care, owned by Jodi Konick, is still going strong after 20 years of...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Kawartha Conservation and Two Blokes Cider collaborate on new project
NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Conservation, a leading environmental organization, committed to protecting and restoring the...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Port Perry Fair is wired
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: This year's Port Perry Fair will be on Labour Day weekend from Saturday, September 2nd to Monday,...

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Jul 26, 20232 min read


The Artist Within
By Lauren Walker As an artist, you'll be told "no" many times. I'm so unafraid of rejection that I have nothing to lose by going after...

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Jul 26, 20232 min read


The Story Behind The Person: Suzanne Garriock, The Violin is a way of life
by Jonathan van Bilsen Music is a fundamental trait, which many people experience, whether it is listening to your favourite tune,...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20233 min read


Well I'll Be
I am not sure where the time goes, but I have been in North Durham for more than thirty years. Reflecting back on some of the escapades I...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club news
By Helen Nicolaou SCUGOG: Summer vacation has often been referred to as "Lazy and Hazy." We are now seven weeks into waking up to haze,...

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Jul 26, 20233 min read


Zephyr and Sandford
By Pat Asling A little bit of everything again this week, more rain, although we really didn't need it, lots of sun at other times and...

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Jul 26, 20234 min read


Discussions continue regarding Sunderland Arena expansion
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: For more than a decade, expansion of Sunderland Arena has been a topic of discussion for Brock...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20234 min read


Financial pressures having an impact on Operation Scugog food bank
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The current financial market is having a negative impact on Operation Scugog food bank. While food banks...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes deputy mayor launches new educational video series
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: One City of Kawartha Lakes councillor has launched a new initiative to help answer residents'...

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Jul 26, 20232 min read


Uxbridge Hospital redevelopment one step closer to construction
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Recent progress has moved the Uxbridge Hospital redevelopment project closer to becoming a reality....

The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read


Craft Beer and Cider Festival returns to Palmer Park in August
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Chamber of Commerce is hoping to set a new record for attendance, when they hold their Craft...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20231 min read
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