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It's time to think for yourself
Walk Softly by Geoffrey Carpentier In my last article (Nobody tells them what to do!), I was discussing the concept of spontaneous order,...

Geoff Carpentier
Aug 24, 20232 min read


A novel world
Dan Cearns THE STANDARD With the way things have been worldwide, over the last few years, you can forgive people who may sometimes feel...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Fly me to the moon
By Jonathan van Bilsen Every time I fly, I am always intrigued by the great views of the scenery below. Trying to pick out landmarks,...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 24, 20232 min read


The Word comes in and fills those places
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley In life, we are to bring order to chaos because we are made in the image of God. Sometimes, in the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 24, 20233 min read


A pain in the knee
Movement for Life by Lauren Walker Knee pain is something we often see, and the cause of it can be due to many factors. Let’s look a bit...

Lauren Walker
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Understanding ambiguous loss and dementia
Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging and emotionally draining...
Tammy Adams
Aug 24, 20233 min read


Join the Photo Essay contest at Scugog Library
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Attention all teens: get your cameras ready and start snapping! The Scugog Memorial Public Library...
Courtney McClure
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Zephyr & Sandford
by Pat Asling Well, Summer is coming to a close. After all the early heat, the last week has seemed quite cool, downright cold that one...

The Standard
Aug 24, 20234 min read


Blackstock Euchre Club results
1. Heidi Kreig 2. Elmo Gibson 3. Carol Beatty 4. Jim Tucker 5. Dorothy Henderson Most lone hands: Lawrence McLaughlin and Dinny...

The Standard
Aug 24, 20231 min read


The Kawartha Arts Festival is back on Labour Day weekend
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Arts Festival is back for the 34th year and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Taking place in the...

The Standard
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Uxbridge Swimmers excel at Nationals!
JAMES HOUGHTON USC UXBRIDGE: Several members of the Uxbridge Swim Club (USC) qualified for and recently attended the 2023 Speedo Canadian...

The Standard
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Lumberjacks preparing for hockey season
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks are gearing up for what they hope will be a successful season. The local...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Blackstock Fair coming back this month
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Blackstock Fair returns to the fairgrounds, on Saturday, August 26th, for its 156th edition. The...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Public elementary and secondary school teachers' unions to hold strike votes this autumn
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Elementary and secondary school teachers might be heading to the picket lines this...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Scugog seeking community input to shape 2024 budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is seeking residents' input on their 2024 municipal budget. "The Township of...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20231 min read


DRPS, fire departments collaborate on annual North Durham Community Day event
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: People are invited to visit the Port Perry Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 16th, for a community event...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20232 min read


83-year-old Scugog man killed in a single-vehicle collision
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: An 83-year-old man from Scugog Township died from a single-vehicle collision on Sunday, August 20th....

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Pegasus Animal Sanctuary holding summer youth event
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Pegasus Animal Sanctuary is hosting a youth summer program event, on Sunday, August 27th. The event...

Dan Cearns
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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Amazing Race Port Perry set to return for its third year
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: McMurtry Law is bringing back the Amazing Race Port Perry event for another year, in support of the Oak...

Dan Cearns
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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