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Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes hosts first AutumnFest October 4th
Nancy Newton Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: While most of us spent this past few months planning and...

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Port Perry’s Pelletier takes on Northern Sprint Car Nationals at Ohsweken Speedway
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: This weekend, Ohsweken Speedway in Six Nations, will roar to life, as the highly anticipated Northern...
darryl knight
Sep 12, 20242 min read
PHOTOS: Uxbridge Fall Fair
UXBRIDGE: The cooler temperatures did not dampen the crowd's spirits at the Uxbridge Fall Fair, September 6th-8th, hosted by the...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
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Mayor Elmslie's 2025 budget priorities brought to the committee
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Mayor Doug Elmslie has outlined a number of potential priorities for the City of Kawartha...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Subject: Response to Concerns About Avenu Development
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the recent editorial by the Scugog Lake Stewards, regarding the proposed Avenu development, near...

The Standard
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Former minor hockey volunteer charged with fraud
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A Port Perry woman has been charged with fraud after funds were allegedly misappropriated from a...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Pharmasave gives back to the community
by Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: Allison Gillis, owner and pharmacist of Port Perry Pharmasave, was proud to donate a $1000 cheque to...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Dump truck crash leaves one man with serious injuries
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: A man received serious injuries after his vehicle struck a dump truck in Uxbridge, on Wednesday,...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Municipalities in Durham Region Collecting Donations for September
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM : Did you know September is National Hunger Action Month? The Region of Durham and many other...
Courtney McClure
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling It has been said that the Brrrr months are coming. Well, they are here already! Sunday morning, it was only 6C at my house,...

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Sep 12, 20244 min read


Ontario Premier confirms no provincial election will be held this year
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: There won’t be a provincial election in 2024, but a 2025 provincial election has yet to...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Agricultural Society would like to announce that it is having a special members' meeting on Wednesday,...

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Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton Wow, what a weekend for the Uxbridge “Fall” fair! We dodged raindrops on Friday and Saturday and held firm on Sunday, so...

The Standard
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Uxbridge Town Hall Received Bird-Friendly Makeover in August
COURNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE : On Monday, August 19th, the Uxbridge Town Hall windows were decorated by Uxbridge Bird-Friendly...
Courtney McClure
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Don Ross bringing his guitar skills to Nestleton
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Fingerstyle guitar artist and performer, Don Ross will be taking his talents to Nestleton for a show...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Snakes – A Primer
by Geoffrey Carpentier Many people fear and loathe snakes, but, if pressed, they wouldn’t even know why. Let’s see if we can learn more...

Geoff Carpentier
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Hurry Up and Slow Down
by Jonathan van Bilsen Driving has become increasingly frustrating lately, and it seems to be a shared experience no matter where you...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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