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Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Except for one day, it was a very nice summer week. But for many, especially those in the Toronto area, Tuesday was a day...

The Standard
Jul 24, 20244 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton What a beautiful morning and a gorgeous place to live, this land of ours. On my walk this morning, I was mesmerized by the...
darryl knight
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The 5th Annual Greensboro Drive Golf Fun Day was a huge success, with 27 golfers participating at Golfers’ Dream on...

The Standard
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Lindsay/Bobcaygeon news
by Patricia Dawson Bring the kids to Lindsay for an out-of-this-world space experience! Friday, July 26th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and...
darryl knight
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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The Business of Real Estate
SHAWN LACKIE Our Neighbourhood Brokerage Inc. Real Estate is a funny game. Almost everyone you talk to has an opinion on the market. Go...

The Standard
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Colleen Green
Jul 19, 20240 min read
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Colleen Green
Jul 19, 20240 min read
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Durham Region beach report for July 19, 2024
DURHAM: Heavy rains earlier in the week have resulted in several beaches in Durham being posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaverton North...
darryl knight
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Jamil Jivani, Taking Politics by Storm: The Story Behind the Person
by Jonathan van Bilsen I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with our newest member of parliament, Jamil Jivani, a resident of...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jul 17, 20244 min read
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darryl knight
Jul 17, 20240 min read
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Scugog seeks out a new CAO following Ken Nix's departure
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is seeking a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) following Ken Nix's departure....

Dan Cearns
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Downtown Uxbridge celebrates the 150 years of Lucy Maud Montgomery this weekend
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Downtown Uxbridge is set to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s birth, with a...
darryl knight
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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What Can You do at Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: Did you know Uxbridge has a new, urban, provincial park? As of July 1st, the Uxbridge Urban...
Courtney McClure
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Support Local Youth Initiatives by joining the Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: This year the Township of Scugog's Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament will be donating their...
Courtney McClure
Jul 17, 20243 min read
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New berry full of anti-oxidants
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Haskap are the delicious new berries emerging on the market. Originally from the wilds of...
Colleen Green
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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LCBO strike continues with discussions on provincial mandate
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) workers remain on strike as negotiations with the...

Dan Cearns
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair Book is online and the printed version will soon be available. Lots of opportunities to show in...

The Standard
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Upcoming road closure on Regional Road 1 in Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming road closure, on Regional Road 1, in the Township of...

The Standard
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Joe who?
By Jonathan van Bilsen I seldom write about politics in this column, but events of late have made me wonder, when is enough, enough?...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Brock's Breathtaking Moments photo contest now open
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock, renowned for its stunning Lake Simcoe, expansive countryside, and charming...
darryl knight
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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