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Christmas In India, Krisamas Kee Badhaee
by Jonathan van Bilsen Christmas is a tradition, celebrated around the world; from China to Norway and from Germany to Chile. I thought I...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Most of you who read my articles know my attitude about aging. Age does not dictate success; it is your desire to do it,...
Lauren Walker
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Living is hard but God sees us in our struggles
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley My faith has always been grounded in Christ. It is hard to wait for justice when we don't know how, or when...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Dec 13, 20232 min read
HKPR continues to explore possible merger with a local health unit
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is continuing to explore a...
Dan Cearns
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Blackstock euchre results
1. Pat Currie 2. Patrice MacIntosh 3. Norm Lackner 4. Barb Blue 5. Bryan Allamong Most lone hands: Pat Currie, Linda Coles Low: Scott Brown
The Standard
Dec 13, 20231 min read
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Dec 7, 20230 min read
Kawartha Lakes Police looking for public's help on theft case
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is looking for the community’s help in identifying a person who...
Dan Cearns
Dec 7, 20231 min read
CHORALFEST - A Holiday Tradition
SCUGOG: A beloved Christmas tradition returns this weekend, as the Port Perry United Church choirs present ChoralFest on Sunday, December...
Colleen Green
Dec 6, 20231 min read
Scugog council to see an updated report on the Second Access project on December 11th
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is going to be taking the next step on the Second Access for Scugog Island project...
Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Santa Claus to ride through local Kawartha Lakes communities
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Santa Claus will be getting quite the workout, as he travels through local Kawartha Lakes towns...
Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Season of Giving with Uxbridge Cares
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: Give back to your community through Uxbridge Cares. Uxbridge Cares has set out their annual...
Courtney McClure
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes lowers tax increase to 3.58 percent with capital budget approval
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes approved their 2024 capital budget, at a meeting on Tuesday, November...
Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20232 min read
TLDSB honours communications staff for recent award win
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) honoured a few of their staff members, who...
Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Scugog staff member provides 2023 winter safety tips
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Director of Public Works and Infrastructure Services, Carol Coleman, has some...
Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Fourth Year Anniversary
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes celebrates its fourth-year anniversary, bringing a proven charitable business...
The Standard
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Winter Warming Plan will support unsheltered residents in Durham Region
DURHAM: During the winter months, warmth and shelter are a matter of life or death for vulnerable populations. This is why the Region of...
The Standard
Dec 5, 20232 min read
A healthy holiday
Dear readers, I wanted to wish you a very happy holiday! I thought I’d take a moment and express my thank you to my loyal readers. I...
Lauren Walker
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Lumberjacks extend winning streak to four games
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks doubled up on the Lakefield Chiefs to extend their winning streak to four games. The...
Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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