Have a Happy meaningful Christmas this year
December 6th holds a special significance to Canadians with Hungarian beginnings, as well as those of the Czech Republic, Slovenia,...
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darryl knight
- Nov 28
- 2 min
New Brock CAO taking on the township’s top job in January
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The new year will bring at least one new face to Brock Township town hall, with the recent announcement...
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Dan Cearns
- Nov 28
- 2 min
Kawartha Lakes supporting a bus stop arm pilot project
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is supporting an initiative to make the roads safer for students and...
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Dan Cearns
- Nov 28
- 2 min
ETFO, government reach a tentative agreement at the central table
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario’s elementary teachers’ union and the Ontario government have reportedly reached an...
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Dan Cearns
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Scugog highlights Port Perry on Old Mill with new lighting
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog’s Old Mill, located in Port Perry, has received a bit of an aesthetic upgrade recently. At a...
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darryl knight
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Holiday Trail adding life-sized games for more festive fun
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The upcoming Holiday Trail, in downtown Uxbridge, from December 8th to 10th, will have an added...
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Dan Cearns
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Kawartha Lakes recognizes one national day, to mark another as well
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes marked one women’s related day and is set to mark another in December....
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The Standard
- Nov 28
- 2 min
New Fenelon Falls South Tributary Flood Plain Mapping Study completed for Kawartha Lakes
KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes, in partnership with Kawartha Conservation, is pleased to announce the release of the...
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Dan Cearns
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Durham Regional Police among recipients of provincial auto theft grant
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is looking to help police forces across the province prevent auto thefts. On...
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The Standard
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Join us as we celebrate the season with a party!
CAREY NICHOLSON Theatre on the Ridge SCUGOG: The holidays are almost here, and Theatre on the Ridge is celebrating with the annual...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Nov 28
- 2 min
It’s All About the Riff Raff
by Jonathan van Bilsen I have always been fascinated with the origin of phrases in the English language. Here is my latest contribution...
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Geoff Carpentier
- Nov 28
- 3 min
Walk Softly – Beavers – I have more to say
by Geoffrey Carpentier Last time, I talked about the different reactions people have toward beavers depending on the nature of their...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
- Nov 28
- 3 min
Bullying
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I was blessed, I was never picked on in school, even though I was a slow starter. I made it through high...
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Katie Hunter
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Katie's Korner - Mind over Matter
KATIE HUNTER Special to The Standard A little cold never hurt anyone, Right? My friend Kortney had a crazy idea one day as the lake was...
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Dan Cearns
- Nov 28
- 3 min
Kawartha Lakes adopts a housing pledge strategy to help achieve a provincial target
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken the next step towards supporting a housing pledge they made...
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The Standard
- Nov 28
- 1 min
Blackstock euchre scores
1. Elmo Gibson 2. Bryan Allamong 3. Pat Allamong 4. Doug Day 5. Barb Porter, Patrice MacIntosh Most lone hands: Doug Day Hidden score:...
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The Standard
- Nov 28
- 2 min
Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard It has been a rather gray week but nothing very serious. It was just a let-down after the great...
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The Standard
- Nov 28
- 2 min
Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard The month of November is waning in the tail lights now. Uxbridge and Toronto’s Santa Claus parades...
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The Standard
- Nov 28
- 2 min
Red Plaid Productions bring the Mudmen back to the Town Hall Theatre Port Perry in January
Mudmen are no strangers to the area, with several SOLD-OUT shows at the Town Hall Theatre in Port Perry, Ontario. Mudmen's yearly concert...
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Lauren Walker
- Nov 28
- 2 min
The Artist Within
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Support Local this Holiday Season Well, it’s been a busy month. I first want to thank those who...
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