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Blackstock Euchre results
1. Ellen Gibson. 2. Lawrence McLaughlin. 3. Bryan Allamong. 4. Elmo Gibson. 5. Marion Koppens. Most lone hands: Patrice McIntosh. Hidden...

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Jan 30, 20241 min read


CREATIVELY SPEAKING - A Chip off the Old Block
by Robin M. Van Der Vleuten At a local craft fair I encountered Chris La Pine, of Woodworks by Chris, and his grandson, Derek Millar....

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Jan 30, 20242 min read


Rural homelessness
DAN CEARNS The Standard While in Ontario, we've benefitted from a slightly lighter winter season in terms of snow and ice through the...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Déjà Vu…
by Jonathan van Bilsen I do not often touch on political issues in this column, but having watched the republican caucuses in Iowa last...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Scugog Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees
SHAWN LACKIE Special to The Standard The Scugog Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees have three new inductees, two individuals and one...

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Jan 26, 20242 min read


Lumberjacks topple Knights before being carried away by Eagles
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks came away from the weekend with some mixed results: a win and a loss. The Lumberjacks...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Back-to-back weekend wins for Uxbridge Bruins
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard A change behind the bench appears to have provided a spark for the Uxbridge Bruins as they posted back-to-back...
darryl knight
Jan 26, 20243 min read


The Artist Within - January 2024
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard First, I want to thank all those who purchased one of my Christmas ornaments. I started with 200 of...

Lauren Walker
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Finally, some real winter weather, even though it still doesn’t match up to what we experienced in...

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Jan 26, 20241 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard Staying safe this week was a prime concern for many. After the snow and rain of last week, the plowing...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20244 min read


Blackstock Euchre Results
From January 16th games 1. Barb Porter. 2. Val Priebe. 3. Bryan Allamong. 4. Elmo Gibson. 5. Scott Brown. Most lone hands: Bryan...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20241 min read


End of the line for York-Durham Heritage Railway
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The end of the line has come for the embattled York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR), with the recent...
darryl knight
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Brock is calling all charities as applications open for annual golf tournament fundraiser
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The township recently announced the details of the annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, as well as a call...
darryl knight
Jan 26, 20241 min read


26th Annual Port Perry Antique & Nostalgia Show
MARILYN PEARCE, Lake Scugog Historical Society, Show Convenor SCUGOG: The Lake Scugog Historical Society (LSHS) is pleased to announce,...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes Council seeks an update on signage issues
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is looking for a wholesome report on signage in the municipality,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Nominations Open – Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards
WILLIAM MCGINN, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: Calling all Kawartha Lakes youth, between the ages of...

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Jan 26, 20242 min read


HKPR board to make a decision on the potential merger by the end of February
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is expected to make a decision...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Winter Safety Message: Stay on Trails, Avoid Waterways
SINEM CONNOR, Senior Communications Advisor LSRCA With winter in high gear, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding...

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Jan 26, 20242 min read



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