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darryl knight
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Santa Claus Parade returns to Uxbridge on November 18th
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: With just about a month until the big day, preparations are well underway for the 62nd annual...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes council to talk about downtown parking strategy later this month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is expected to discuss the current progress and strategies for...
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The Standard
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Paddles Up! Celebrating Dragon Flies' quest to conquer breast cancer
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group founding member, Nancy Hanna,...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Suspect arrested and charged for Fenelon Falls homicide
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20233 min read
Ontario government makes over $2 million investment into Five Counties Children's Centre
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local organization, Five Counties Children’s Centre received an investment, slightly over $2...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 17, 20232 min read
The pounds are dropping like flies
by Jonathan van Bilsen Fortunately, I have never had a weight problem and recall, in my youth, it was suggested I eat a few supplements....
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 17, 20232 min read
There is nothing better than developing a relationship with your grandchildren
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley My grandchildren certainly help me keep young at heart. It is a special relationship which is filled with...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Movement for Life - minded
by Lauren Walker You’re Never too Old to Exercise I remember many years ago someone said to me “Isn’t that person too old to exercise?”...
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Geoff Carpentier
Oct 17, 20233 min read
Walk Softly – Slithery creatures are fascinating
by Geoffrey Carpentier For most people one simply has to mention a snake and they cringe – fear fills their minds and hearts. If asked...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Port Perry Lumberjacks lose two high-scoring games
DAN CEARNS The Standard Despite losing their last two games, the Port Perry Lumberjacks’ strength in those games was goal scoring. The...
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darryl knight
Oct 17, 20233 min read
Uxbridge Bruins get back to winning ways
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Uxbridge Bruins bounced back from a recent loss to Port Perry, with a remarkable weekend, which saw them...
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The Standard
Oct 17, 20235 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
By Pat Asling We have had another touch of fall weather and once again the worst seems to happen on the weekend; Sunday in particular was...
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The Standard
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton I hope everyone had a pleasant and productive past week and wish you only the best as we journey into the later part of...
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The Standard
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Blackstock Euchre results
1. Pat Currie. 2. Ellen Gibson. 3. Benita Blair. 4. Val Priebe. 5. Pat Allamong. Most lone hands: Pat Currie. High score: Heidi Kreig....
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Dan Cearns
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Ocala Winery a hidden paradise in Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Ocala Winery, Vineyard and Event Venue’s owner/operator Stacey Burns sees the business and the property...
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darryl knight
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Council offers conditional approval for Wooden Sticks hotel project
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The proposed hotel project at Wooden Sticks Golf Club took a step forward recently, with councillors...
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darryl knight
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Open house offers opportunity for input on proposed provincial park
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Earlier this year, the Province announced that it intends to create the first urban provincial park...
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The Standard
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Local Artist’s Exhibition benefits breast health care at RMH
Kim Coulter, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Brenda Benedet knows all of her life experiences have led her to her...
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Jay Thibert
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Where Wild Meets Cultivated
JAY THIBERT, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Wild pollinators are important to plant reproduction generally but they are also integral...
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