By Robin Van Der Vleuten ‘Culinary’ cooking is often defined as an art form which utilizes the sciences, to create dishes that tantalize...

by Jonathan van Bilsen One of my favourite animals on the planet are elephants. I respect their intellect, cherish their family values...

By Brian Case L.M. Montgomery was “buoyed” with pleasure when she announced the birth of her first son, Chester, in 1912 and then her...

by Pat Asling Birds, grass and flowers have inundated us. It would certainly be beautiful if it was just let up in the rain to let us...

By Faye Ashton It rained again I thought I heard you say. Thinking of past years we gripe because of one condition and immediately end up...

by Janet van Camp Sympathy is extended to Peter and Elizabeth (Kelly) Peeters, on the passing of their daughter, Kathryn. Kathryn was...

DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Three local Chambers of Commerce are coming together to form a new entity, the North Durham Chamber...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In the wake of the York Durham Heritage Railway's (YDHR) declaration of bankruptcy, earlier this...

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: While The Oakridge Pub in Port Perry has only existed since September 2023, the business has been...

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog’s Deputy Mayor Janna Guido decried a recent report about the Township’s relationship with movie...

KELLY RUSSELL, T.H.R.I.L. KAWARTHA LAKES: T.H.R.I L's aim (therapeutic horse riding in Lindsay) is to improve the quality of life for...

DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The local McDonald’s restaurants in Port Perry and Uxbridge will once again be fundraising for...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The township recently announced, Wayne Ward will be stepping into a new role as Brock’s Director of...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Most of my friends, column followers, and family know I have been decluttering my home, since the pandemic...

by Lauren Walker The joys of better weather means more outdoor work, a great way to change up your routine! Let’s look at some pretty...

by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people, including those I know and many I do not, worry about what is going to happen to our environment in...

DAN CEARNS The Standard The Canadian sports landscape lost a true legend, this past week, when hockey announcer Bob Cole passed away, at...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard After a hiatus of more than a decade, the roar of football will echo once again through the halls of Uxbridge...