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by Janet Van Camp The Pine Ridge Garden Club is having a plant, yard and bake sale this Saturday from 8am-noon at the Nestleton Community...
The Standard
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Health benefits of gardening.
by Katie Hunter So, now you're gardening and wondering, what does this do for my mental health, what are the benefits? ' Practising...
The Standard
May 14, 20242 min read
Tips and tricks for the beginner through to the avid gardener
by Katie Hunter If you are starting a vegetable garden, here are some things you should remember. Choose a spot in full sun. Most...
The Standard
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The Standard
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Editorial: Let's not miss it
There's no way back from what I've done,' says the voice of regret. It's the kind of thing many people say to themselves when they're in...
Todd Green
May 8, 20244 min read
The Standard
May 8, 20240 min read
PPHS Volleyball crowned LOSSA Champions
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard The 2023-2024 volleyball season, at Port Perry High School (PPHS), has been nothing short of...
The Standard
May 8, 20242 min read
Brock declares Sunderland Stingerz Day to celebrate provincial championship
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, the Sunderland Stingerz recently secured the provincial...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
darryl knight
May 8, 20240 min read
Celebrating Community Living Month
ROBIN VAN VER VLEUTEN The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Tony Clayton and Suzy Hall, members of the Community Living Durham North Day Program,...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 8, 20243 min read
Road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures, on Reach Street and Sandford Road, in...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
Scugog Water Street construction project to require a closure
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Water Street Refurbishment project will see the local Port Perry street shut...
Dan Cearns
May 8, 20241 min read
Volunteers sought for the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
COLLEEN COLLINS Special to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Imagine stepping into a world where the past and future of agriculture blend...
The Standard
May 8, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes to offer another public meeting on Omemee splash pad idea
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes will hold a public meeting sometime this month for public consultation...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
Hike for Hospice returning to Port Perry in early June
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham will be holding its seventh annual Hike for Hospice next month. The event is...
darryl knight
May 8, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes says goodbye to longtime city staff member
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes council said goodbye to a longtime employee at a Tuesday, April 30th meeting....
Dan Cearns
May 8, 20241 min read
Uxbridge celebrating 50 years as part of Durham Region
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Durham Region's rich history reaches a milestone, as Uxbridge Township commemorates its 50th...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
The Amazing Math Race
ROBIN Van DerVleutin The Standard Recently, on Wednesday, April 24th, Greenbank Public School hosted The Amazing MATH Race, an...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 8, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes, First Nations communities distance themselves from "Kawartha Lakes First Nation."
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes and local First Nations communities are distancing themselves from a...
Dan Cearns
May 8, 20243 min read
Watoto thrills local audience
JAMES J. GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: On Friday, March 3rd, Watoto Children's Choir performed an uplifting concert at HOPE Church in Prince...
James J. Green
May 8, 20241 min read
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