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Greenbank News Sept. 14
By Larry Doble The Greenbank Lions Club are hosting a scrap metal and returnable bottle collection on Saturday Sept 16 at the Greenbank...

The Standard
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Blackstock Euchre Results
Blackstock Euchre Club results 1. Jim Tucker 2. Ellen Gibson 3. Patrice McIntosh 4. Dorothy Henderson 5. Gina Hood Most lone hands: Jim...

The Standard
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes calling on the provincial government to phase out gas-electricity plants
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is one of many municipalities calling on the province of Ontario to...

The Standard
Sep 8, 20232 min read


Pedalling in Port Perry
This community is amazing when it comes to raising funds for good causes. Be it a CT scanner for the hospital or a guide dog for someone...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 8, 20232 min read
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Sep 8, 20230 min read


Local barber Bob Prentice retires after more than 50 years in business
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: After a career spanning 53 years, barber Bob Prentice is hanging up the scissors. At his longtime...

Dan Cearns
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Curbside Giveaway Day on Saturday, Sept. 16
COURTNEY MCCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Many municipalities across Durham Region are preparing for September 16th... so mark your...
Courtney McClure
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Uxbridge offering reward after recent street sign thefts
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBIRDGE: A recent rash of street sign thefts has prompted the township to appeal to the public for...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Uxbridge Fall Fair opens Sept. 8
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: One of North Durham's great autumn traditions, the Uxbridge Fall Fair returns to Elgin Park this...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20232 min read


OSSTF and province agree on a structure to move collective bargaining forward
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) and the Ontario provincial...

Dan Cearns
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Rotary Club continues to lead to way on sustainability in Uxbridge
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Rotary Club of Uxbridge recently received approval to work with the township on a local...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Province expects to name a Durham Region facilitator this month
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Region of Durham can expect a provincial facilitator to review the municipality and its services this...

Dan Cearns
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Elexicon tournament funds to benefit local charities and organizations
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A few local organizations are among those who will benefit from the funds raised at Elexicon...

Dan Cearns
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Sunderland Fair set for Sept. 12 and 13
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SUNDERLAND: Celebrating the agricultural heritage of the community and the theme of ‘pumpkins’ the Sunderland...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes among municipalities offered "strong mayor" powers
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Province of Ontario is extending an offer to the City of Kawartha Lakes. Accept a provincial...

Dan Cearns
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Art on the Fringe Festival returns to Uxbridge
JANE BUTLER & DEBBIE PARK Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Once again, the long-running Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival is happening...

The Standard
Sep 7, 20231 min read


Calling all teens to the Uxbridge Library
COURTNEY MCCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: Do you have all of the mandatory volunteer hours you need to graduate high school? If not, the...
Courtney McClure
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Dealing with anger and frustration
Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience. Everyone knows that anger can have a...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Quiet Bats
For fans of the Toronto Blue Jays, this baseball season started with high expectations after an early playoff exit at the hands of the...

Dan Cearns
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Brock gives green light to Sunderland Arena renovation project
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK TOWNSHIP: The proposed renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Arena took a significant step forward...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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