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The Standard
May 29, 20240 min read

The Standard
May 29, 20240 min read



The Standard
May 29, 20240 min read


Scugog provides supportive funding for a Greenbank Hall project
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has decided to help fund a project at the Greenbank Hall. At a meeting on Monday,...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20241 min read


York-Durham riding will offer a new look for the next Federal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The next federal election is anticipated, on or around October 20th, 2025, though this date may...
darryl knight
May 29, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls on federal, provincial help for Fleming College
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is calling on the federal and provincial governments, to provide...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20241 min read


Local business steps up to help after the Bobcaygeon apartment fire
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Early this month, a fire tore through an apartment building in Bobcaygeon, displacing several...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20242 min read


Uxbridge advances downtown revitalization efforts
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Since August 2020, the Township of Uxbridge has been diligently working on its Downtown...
darryl knight
May 29, 20242 min read


Tickets now on sale for the annual Gardens of Uxbridge tour
UXBRIDGE: The annual Gardens of Uxbridge self-guided tour of private gardens is in its 28th year and will be hosted on Saturday, June...

The Standard
May 29, 20242 min read


Protect Yourself and Your Family From Fraudulent Scams Targeting Seniors
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: In 2023, The Durham Regional Police (DRPS) received approximately 3,803 fraud reports, an...
Courtney McClure
May 29, 20242 min read


For the love of the theatre
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Theatre on the Ridge, a not-for-profit organization, has been a part of the Scugog and North Durham...
Courtney McClure
May 29, 20242 min read


The Artist Within - June edition
LAUREN WALKER The Standard Mom taught me, “Don’t seek external validation, value yourself first and foremost.” I’ve met very talented...

Lauren Walker
May 29, 20242 min read


Durham Chamber Orchestra presents Timeless Classics
NORTH DURHAM: Why not spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to a full orchestra concert performing beautiful music? The Durham...

The Standard
May 29, 20243 min read


Oak Ridges Hospice benefits from Art Auction
SUSAN MERRIMAN Right at Home Realty DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Right at Home Realty Office, located at 237 Queen Street in Port Perry,...

The Standard
May 29, 20241 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard There have been many references to specific conditions needed in order for plants to perform. Such...

The Standard
May 29, 20243 min read


Beauty and the Beast-Fun and Interactive Family Show
NORTH DURHAM: Join Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources for a performance of Beauty & the Beast in support of family programming in...

The Standard
May 29, 20241 min read


In nature
DAN CEARNS The Standard Recent information is backing up what I’ve written about before in this column, getting out in nature has immense...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20242 min read


Walk Softly – Should I mow my lawn?
by Geoffrey Carpentier People spend a lot of time and money trying to keep their lawns perfectly weed-free. I could not determine how...

Geoff Carpentier
May 29, 20243 min read


Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton We have almost spent the month of May and what are our memories? The older we get, time travels at an exceptional speed. I...

The Standard
May 29, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Can you believe it’s almost the end of May? It’s been a mixed bag of weather with some beautiful summer days and some...

The Standard
May 29, 20244 min read
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