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The Cynthia Moodie Bess Award 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
by Jay Meiliunas KAWARTHA LAKES: "Labour for learning before you grow old, for learning is greater than silver or gold. Silver and gold...

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May 22, 20242 min read
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Green flag drops for 2024 racing season at CTMP
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Race fans were thrilled and entertained this Victoria Day weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park during the...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 22, 20241 min read
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Uxbridge celebrates World Migratory Bird Day
by Barbara Samuels UXBRIDGE: It was a landmark occasion for the Township and its migratory bird population. By proclaiming May 11th, 2024...

The Standard
May 22, 20242 min read
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Zephyr & Leaskdale news
by Pat Asling The first long weekend of summer. It seems like we have had some spring/summer weather for some time but Sunday was really...

The Standard
May 22, 20244 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton We were blessed with perfect weather for all to enjoy this Victoria Day weekend. Hopefully the farmers struggling with wet...

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May 22, 20241 min read
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May 16, 20240 min read
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May 16, 20240 min read
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Scugog organizations felt 'blindsided' by Water Street project news
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A number of local organizations are concerned about the lack of consultation and input into this summer’s...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read
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Insurance With A Heart So Big, It Shows
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Courtney Holmes and her amazing team at Holmes Insurance Agency Inc. in Port Perry are an insurance company...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 14, 20242 min read
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30th McHappy Day in Canada!
By Jay Meiliunas KAWARTHA LAKES/NORTH DURHAM: Neal & Tanvi Bhatt have taken on the fast food Restaurant Business, specifically The...

The Standard
May 14, 20242 min read
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Uxbridge considers significant increase in development charges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In a recent council meeting, Deputy Treasurer Carly Somers presented a compelling report advocating...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read
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Two students seek help from Kawartha Lakes to get Fleming College to change their programming decision
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two Fleming College students are turning to the City of Kawartha Lakes for help, after the...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read
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Public meeting for Downtown Community Improvement Plan in Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up to launch a comprehensive Downtown Community Improvement Plan...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read
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Jacob Mantle to run for Conservative nomination for next federal election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While no federal election has been called, as of yet, the new riding of York-Durham has its first...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read
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Kawartha Lakes to consider hiring an emergency manager
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes council is going to consider adding a new position, to oversee emergencies in the...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read
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Brock Fire Department urges residents to leave fireworks to experts
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: As Victoria Day approaches, this weekend, the Brock Fire Department is urging residents to prioritize...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read
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Hello Dolly
by Jonathan van Bilsen In the very early nineties, I had an opportunity to emcee an event in Orlando, Florida. I introduced the...

Jonathan van Bilsen
May 14, 20242 min read
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Make changes
DAN CEARNS The Standard Unfortunately, we’ve come to the end of another Toronto Maple Leafs season, recently, with yet another early...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton I hope Mother’s Day was special for all mothers in our reading area. I saw the male hummingbird the day after the Oriole...

The Standard
May 14, 20242 min read
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Sandford & Zephyr news
by Pat Asling Another Mother’s Day passed! For some it was a fun day of celebrating the virtues of their mother but for others a sad...

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May 14, 20245 min read
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