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Story Behind the Person - Dr. Kim Ferguson and the Family Health Team
By Jonathan van Bilsen The arduous journey to becoming a physician, involves years of education, accumulating substantial debts, and...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 16, 20243 min read
DRPS help pull man out of the ice on Lake Scugog
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Durham Regional Police Service were called to assist in a water rescue, on Lake Scugog,...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Exploring options to re-open Beaver River Bridge
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A recent update from the Ministry of Transportation has fuelled optimism the Beaver River bridge, in...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Urban Pantry is named one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: For more than a decade, Urban Pantry has been providing the community with contemporary cuisine,...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read
How can you support the Teddy Bear Campaign?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Teddy Bear Campaign is asking for financial donations. This is a year-around campaign...
Courtney McClure
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes Police make arrests for copper thefts
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes Police have arrested two people following thefts from a local construction site....
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Ontario government announces new funding to tackle the issue of bail compliance
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is looking to help police forces keep better track of people on bail conditions,...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Region introduces new organics collection program for multi-residential buildings
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: For nearly 20 years, the green bin for organic waste has been an important part of diverting...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Walk Softly – Is something "myth" ing?
by Geoffrey Carpentier I've been having some fun with a series of articles dealing with myths about wildlife, and I'd like to share one...
Geoff Carpentier
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Who Doesn’t Like Cookies?
By Jonathan van Bilsen A few weeks ago, I wrote an article on the history of coffee, and received numerous, positive replies. It made me...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Movement for Life - Seniors edition
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard I am so not into dieting! I don’t understand why people go to such extreme lengths. I’ve seen and...
Lauren Walker
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Navigating Social Services: A Guide for Seniors
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Special to The Standard As our population continues to age, consequently the importance of understanding and...
Tammy Adams
Jan 16, 20242 min read
HKPR focusing on required student immunizations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is continuing to try to get...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Scugog councillors introduced to MG Society of Canada
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Township councillors were introduced to an organization which is raising awareness of a chronic...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Visit the Toronto Zoo through photography
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Oshawa photographer, Donna Brittain is hosting her work at the Kent Farndale Gallery located in the...
Courtney McClure
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Lake Scugog Charity Pond Hockey Tournament returning next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament has set a date for its 2024 event. The annual...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Little Britain Merchants score crucial win vs Lakefield
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard With their game in Uxbridge, on Friday, January 12th, postponed due to inclement weather, the Little Britain...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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