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The Standard
Sep 29, 20230 min read


Poll: Which flyers do you want?
With recent changes in the Ontario newspaper landscape and the shuttering of dozens of Metroland Media newspapers, as well as that...

The Standard
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Seagrave Man Completes Pacific Crest Trail in 6 Months
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Seagrave resident Jack Blaney, 21, has successfully hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, after almost six...
Courtney McClure
Sep 26, 20233 min read


DDSB report shows board will need to increase space investments to accommodate enrolment uptick
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A new report has found the Durham District School Board (DDSB) has been seeing a steady increase in...

Dan Cearns
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Uxbridge announces municipal budget timetable
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The municipal budget is one of the most intensive undertakings performed by councillors, and they...
darryl knight
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Ontario government changes course on the use of Greenbelt lands for housing
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is reversing course on their original plan to develop the Greenbelt. Earlier this...

Dan Cearns
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes health unit looks ahead to the autumn illness season
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With the autumn season now here, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s (HKPR)...

Dan Cearns
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Obstetrics Unit Closed September 30th through October 16th
RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital’s Dr. Gargi Bhatia Family Birthing Centre (Obstetrics Unit) will be closed, as...

The Standard
Sep 26, 20231 min read


MSIFN Chief provides her thoughts on reconciliation, community involvement
SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) are encouraging the community to take time to reflect on the National Day...

The Standard
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Local Journalism
Some readers may have heard the news that Metroland Media is being put into Bankruptcy Protection, consequently they are shifting the...

Dan Cearns
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Bruins melt Ice for first win of 2023-24 season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In a rare Friday night road game, the Uxbridge Bruins doubled up the Georgina Ice by a score of 6-3,...
darryl knight
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Lumberjacks lose a blow out game to Eagles
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks fell harder than a tree in a game against the Clarington Eagles at Scugog...

Dan Cearns
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Epsom & Utica Sept. 28
by Faye Ashton Plan to attend the Bethesda-Reach W.I. dessert and fashion show, courtesy of Woods Clothing, at the Senior Centre...

The Standard
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Zephyr & Sandford Sept. 28
By Pat Asling What a lovely week as we transitioned from summer into autumn. Where did summer go is the question? Seems like only...

The Standard
Sep 26, 20234 min read


Break a Leg
by Jonathan van Bilsen The launch of season five of my talk show will be slightly different from the previous 60 episodes, in that we...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 26, 20232 min read


The Artist Within
by Lauren Walker Autumn is afoot, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s lovely to see the colours change and feel the crispness in the air....

Lauren Walker
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The 1970s was a groovy decade, seeing changes in music, culture and fashion. Many of us...

The Standard
Sep 26, 20233 min read


DRPS looking for a budget increase of 9.47 percent in 2024
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) is looking for an increase of 9.47 percent in their 2024...

Dan Cearns
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Durham's MPP promoted to Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: Durham’s MPP Todd McCarthy has been given a promotion by Ontario Premier Doug Ford. In a cabinet shuffle...

Dan Cearns
Sep 26, 20231 min read



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Sep 20, 20230 min read
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