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Culture Days Returns to Scugog for a Day of Fun and Festivities
Jesse Wheelock, Events Coordinator SCUGOG: Scugog Arts presents Culture Days, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, September 23rd, at...

The Standard
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Jenna Boucher: Two Blokes and a Lady
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Cider, mostly apple cider, has been in existence for a very long time. In our region,...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 19, 20234 min read


Living Nativity returns to Uxbridge this December
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: After a four-year hiatus, the Uxbridge Baptist Church will be bringing back one of Uxbridge's most...
darryl knight
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Optimist Fantasy of Lights seeking to be Uxbridge’s exclusive lighting event
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: They say that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” but, for the Uxbridge Optimists Club...
darryl knight
Sep 19, 20233 min read


BGC Kawarthas Youth Centre Celebrating 10 Years
WILLIAM McGINN BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Kawarthas is commemorating the tenth anniversary of the...

The Standard
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Ontario Minister looking to put a committee in charge of Durham's Regional review
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is changing how it plans to evaluate and possibly review several regional...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20232 min read


HKPR draws link between climate change and health in presentation to councillors
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has drawn a parallel between...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Saved by the Beep
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: How often do you check your smoke alarm? September 28th is Ontario’s first Test Your Smoke...
Courtney McClure
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Scugog awards funds to eight community youth initiatives
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog presented cheques to eight local youth initiatives at a meeting on Monday,...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Sideroads is the Right Road
by Jonathan van Bilsen Autumn is always a beautiful time of year; the leaves begin to display a stunning panorama of colours, the weather...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Hockey predictions
DAN CEARNS The Standard Well, hockey fans, another Toronto Maple Leafs season is less than a month away, which means it’s the right time...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20233 min read


Heading Home!
Walk Softly – by Geoff Carpentier Well, let’s see – the days are gorgeous, the nights longer and colder, the winds come from the north...

Geoff Carpentier
Sep 19, 20233 min read


Knee replacement: Pre and post-rehab
by Lauren Walker Anyone I work with over the age of 60 is afflicted with common joint pain in the knees. What happens when you need to...

Lauren Walker
Sep 19, 20232 min read


A Difficult Decision: Long-Term Care
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard When a loved one needs long-term care, it can be a difficult and emotional decision...
Tammy Adams
Sep 19, 20232 min read


How to deal with the grieving process
By Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Grief is a natural response to death, yet the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. During the grieving...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Lumberjacks win their home opener against the Merchants
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks opened their 2023/2024 season with two strong performances, this past weekend,...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Bruins settle for a single point in home opener
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Bear Den was rocking on Friday, September 15th, as Uxbridge Bruins opened the 2023-24 Provincial...
darryl knight
Sep 19, 20233 min read


Four new inductees to enter Lindsay and District sports hall in October
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay and District Sports Hall of Fame will be welcoming a slate of four new inductees...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Zephyr & Sandford Sept. 21
By Pat Asling Another interesting week and one which showed us we are definitely moving into the autumn season! A couple of really cool...

The Standard
Sep 19, 20234 min read


Epsom & Utica Sept. 21
By Faye Ashton What a fantastic week, weather-wise. Perfect and ideal for any outdoor project to complete. We welcome the autumn season...

The Standard
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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