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Lumberjacks chop down Chiefs to continue run of strong play
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were able to add security to their spot in the Orr division standings with a win over...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard Winter has arrived! At least it was here when I wrote this column Sunday evening but maybe by...

The Standard
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Some how the first half of January 2024 has delivered every type of weather available. The above zero...

The Standard
Jan 16, 20241 min read


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Jan 12, 20240 min read
Bobcaygeon Kinettes’ holiday giving supports community’s new MRI
KIM COULTER, Communication Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial patients needing the precision imaging of a Magnetic Resonance...

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Jan 11, 20240 min read


Celebrating Scugog's first baby of 2024
Riley Stephenson and Eme Woo welcomed Isla Dawn Stephenson, as the first baby born in 2024 at Lakeridge Health Port Perry Hospital. Isla...

The Standard
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Local Under-18 Curling Team Wins the Runback Championships
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: On December 30th, 2023, an Uxbridge curling team, Team Fisher, won the Runback U18 (under 18)...
Courtney McClure
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Uxbridge preparing for a new chapter at historic train station
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: An update on the status of the township’s lease with the York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR), for...
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Jan 10, 20241 min read


Bruins and Merchants set for Friday face off at the Bear Den
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Bear Den beckons for the Uxbridge Bruins following a busy weekend, which saw the team hit the road for...
darryl knight
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Lumberjacks defeat Bruins in their first game of 2024
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks won the latest edition of the ‘Battle of North Durham’ over the weekend. The...

Dan Cearns
Jan 10, 20241 min read


That Place on Cameron damaged in New Year's fire
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A fire damaged a Fenelon Falls business on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1st. According to...

Dan Cearns
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Robert Rock named the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for the Durham by-election
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A Scugog politician is taking his talents to the Liberal Party of Canada, as he looks to run in the...

Dan Cearns
Jan 10, 20242 min read


DRPS tally the final numbers from the 2023 Festive Ride program
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) has released the results from their, six week, 2023 Festive...

Dan Cearns
Jan 10, 20241 min read


One man arrested for sending threats, images to another man in Port Perry
SCUGOG: A 24 year-old Port Perry man has been arrested by Durham Regional Police for threatening another person in Port Perry. According...

The Standard
Jan 10, 20241 min read


‘Raven, Rabbit, Deer’ kicks off 2024 on the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area
KAWARTHA LAKES: In a delightful start to the New Year, Kawartha Conservation, in collaboration with the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, is...

The Standard
Jan 10, 20242 min read


How Big is Too Big?
by Jonathan van Bilsen Many of you, who follow this column, know I love traveling, but I have never stepped on board a cruise ship. I...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Uninspiring start
DAN CEARNS The Standard We’re well into the Major League Baseball offseason, and there’s one word which can be used to describe how it’s...

Dan Cearns
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard So it's January 2024, one week in already. Regarding social activities, it has been a quiet week....

The Standard
Jan 10, 20244 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Again, I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and love-filled New Year. To all our readers celebrating a...

The Standard
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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