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The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Meet Ontario’s newest Poet Laureate serving the Township of Scugog
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is proud to announce its first Poet Laureate, Hollay Ghadery. Hollay will soon compose poetry to capture...
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James J. Green
Aug 30, 20231 min read
Dino Train Experience comes to Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: The Dino Train is Experience is an awe-inspiring journey back in time. This incredible event features more than 40 animatronic...
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darryl knight
Aug 30, 20232 min read
English Catholic teachers the latest to hold strike vote
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard Another group of Ontario educators are moving closer to job action this fall, as Ontario’s Catholic school...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Tourism in Durham seeing promising numbers despite difficult times
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: At least one indicator of tourism success is showing the Region of Durham that the local tourism industry...
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Sam Ordowski
Aug 30, 20232 min read
The Life of a Large Animal Veterinarian
SAM ODROWSKI The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While a vast majority of veterinarian students lean towards the small animal side of medicine,...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
New STEMteprise Educational Program Brings Agriculture to Ontario Classrooms
Victoria Berry, Grain Farmers of Ontario Good in Every Grain, the public outreach campaign from Grain Farmers of Ontario today launches...
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Dan Cearns
Aug 30, 20231 min read
Homestead caps a successful first year of Honey for Hospice
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Homestead Furniture and Appliances, in Port Perry, has completed a successful year-long fundraiser for...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Autumn Native Plant Sale Open, new garden kits available
KAWARTHA CONSERVATION KAWARTHA LAKES: With the dog days of summer upon us and the crisp autumn air not far off, Kawartha Conservation is...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20235 min read
How to Create a Pollinator Garden in 7 Steps (2023 Guide)
By Amanda Lutz What Is a Pollinator Garden? A pollinator garden includes plants designed to attract and support pollinators, including...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20233 min read
Triumphant Return of LAS Craft Market & Gift Show
HAILEY MCFADDEN, LAS KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Agricultural Society (LAS) is delighted to announce the resounding success of the LAS...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 30, 20232 min read
It just does not make sense
by Jonathan van Bilsen English, being my second language, has always fascinated and quite often confused me. Many phrases do not make a...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Port Perry Angels RED - U15 CHAMPS!
LORILEE YVETTE, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Last weekend, the Central East Women’s Fastpitch League held their annual playoff...
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Dan Cearns
Aug 30, 20231 min read
FMX rides back into 2023 Port Perry Fair
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Fair is offering death-defying FMX motocross action this year. There will be three FMX...
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Dan Cearns
Aug 30, 20231 min read
Extreme Rodeo highlights entertainment at Port Perry Fair
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Since it debuted in 2014, the Extreme Rodeo has become a staple of the entertainment at the Port Perry...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Nate Haller is this year's headliner at the Port Perry Fair
In his short time since his breakout on the country music scene Nate Haller has already made his mark as Canadian country’s can’t miss...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20231 min read
Local Leah Daniels opening this year's Port Perry Fair concert
To say that Leah Daniels’ career has been a whirlwind to this point would be an understatement. From watching her single “Go Back”...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Epsom & Utica August 31
by Faye Ashton August has left many of us with uncertain feelings about the month. We always need rain for growing, but every day or...
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The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Zephyr & Sandford August 31
by Pat Asling Here we are starting another month. Since I am writing this a week ahead, there won't be any birthdays etc, but I will...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Nick Vanderzwet, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are capable of taking beautiful photographs. The question is, can they...
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