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Lauren Walker
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Parkinson's and Exercise: Bob's Journey
We met Bob a few weeks ago, when he and his wife came to inquire about our Parkinson's program. He was a perfect candidate for personal...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Flowers and plants promote good health
I really hated getting rid of my gardens, but found it necessary, as I struggle with mobility issues since a work accident. However, I...
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Dan Cearns
Jul 5, 20232 min read
New climate
If this last month has taught us anything, it is, climate change is an issue which needs to be top of mind for municipalities and the...
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Geoff Carpentier
Jul 5, 20233 min read
From Aggregate to Benefit
The other day, I went for an early morning walk with some colleagues from North Durham Nature (NDN). Our goal was to go to a gravel pit...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Happy Canada Day
Last Saturday, I had the privilege of emceeing the Port Perry Canada Day festivities in beautiful Palmer Park. Needless to say, aside...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Epsom & Utica by Faye Ashton
The beautiful month of June has given us good growing weather for the farmers' fields and everyone's manicured lawns. Rain was an...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Blackstock Euchre Results
From June 27: 1. Jim Tucker 2. Ginna Hood 3. Donna Quackenbush 4. Val Priebe 5. Elmo Gibson Most lone hands: Jim Tucker Hidden score:...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20234 min read
Zephyr & Sandford by Pat Asling
July is on! I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. The weather was a bit iffy but not enough to spoil many plans. The numerous...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Lakeridge Health considering Port Perry as a possible future location for a long-term care home
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Lakeridge Health is looking into the possibility of creating a long-term care facility in Scugog...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Anne of Green Gables returning to the stage in Uxbridge
MIKE BRIDGEMAN Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: 115 years ago, Lucy Maud (LM) Montgomery’s tale of a spirited, red-headed, orphan girl...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes Author finding success self-publishing
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Emma Couette is a 23 year old, young woman from Lindsay, and she has self-published...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Ontario Trillium Foundation grants a big boost for Scugog Council for the Arts
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Council for the Arts celebrated an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant they received, and...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Local skater wins scholarship
LINDA STORY, Uxbridge Skating Alumni, Publicity and Scholarship Chairperson 2023 UXBRIDGE: Many very nervous and happy young adults...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
High heat and humidity in Kawartha Lakes and Durham
KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: Recently, the Region of Durham and City of Kawartha Lakes have experienced some intense heat, prompting alerts...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Safety Improvements Coming Soon to Goodwood
UXBRIDGE: Various safety improvements for the Goodwood community and surrounding area are set to roll out over the next four years, with...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Uxbridge taking another gander at backyard poultry
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Renewed interest from a local resident in raising backyard poultry prompted councillors to take...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Chief Kelly LaRocca re-elected for another term
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Kelly LaRocca has been re-elected for another term as Chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First...
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