Did you know, the clear liquid found inside young coconuts has a surprising application? It can serve as a substitute for blood plasma,...

DARRYL KNIGHTThe Standard BROCK: After several months of closure, there is a plan to reopen the Beaver River bridge in Beaverton. The...

By Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: Pharmacist Allison Gillis is the proud owner of Pharmasave Port Perry which is one of Canada’s prominent...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: On Monday, May 13th, Uxbridge councillors approved a zoning bylaw change to remove the (H) Holding...

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A plane crashed and was destroyed in Port Perry on Saturday, May 18th. “On May 18, at approximately 10:35...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) is investigating a fatal accident which occurred just...

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog marked National Public Works Week, at a recent Planning and Community Affairs...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Bobcaygeon man has been charged with impaired driving, after a vehicle was located in a ditch....

by Jonathan van Bilsen It is, once again, time to look at the etymology of phrases. Ever wonder where some of our frequently used sayings...

by Lauren Walker Society has generalizations and stereotypes when it comes to age. It upsets me when we look at age as a bad thing. It...

By: Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams As we age, various factors can contribute to changes in our eating habits, potentially resulting in...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I must admit, it's a struggle for me when dealing with technology, for a variety of reasons. I recently...

by Geoffrey Carpentier One of the greatest challenges we face as we grow older is that our balance changes, our eyesight diminishes, and...

DURHAM: May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone, blacklegged ticks are widespread...

DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing new legislation to try to deter the growth of auto theft....

by Janet Van Camp The Cartwright Union Cemetery's annual Decoration Day Service will be held on Sunday, June 9th, at 2 p.m. Blackstock...

by Shelley Sympatico SCUGOG: The Port Perry United Church is hosting the Grand Event. Everyone is welcome to attend, on Saturday, May...