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KHCAS Board resigns amid ministry takeover
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The entire board of the Kawartha Haliburton...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Province announces funding from two projects for Uxbridge
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: At a press conference, on Cemetery Road in Uxbridge, on Friday, October 18th, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Ontario government introduces new energy act and plan
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is introducing an act to try to improve the energy supply across...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Scugog waterfront projects nearing completion
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At the recent Township of Scugog Planning and Community...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Vets Around the Corner
by Dan Cearns SCUGOG: For veterinarians Dr. Devon Barnes and Dr. Lindsay Patterson, the focus is on creating a comfortable and “fear...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes councillors approve new Committee appointments
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With slightly more than two years remaining in the current term of council, some members have...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Scugog councillors hear housing proposal from seniors advocacy group
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Seeking the Township's support in promoting alternative, accessible, and sustainable housing...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Have Yourself a Merry ‘80s Christmas with The Bomb
On Friday, December 13th, The Bomb and their ‘Retro ‘80s Live Experience’ are continuing their tradition of wrapping up a year of touring...

The Standard
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Uxbridge Swim Club presents an alternative idea for future of local pool
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Swim Club is calling on the municipality to consider building a new facility to replace...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club news
by Helen Nicolaou Autumn is a beautiful time for walks, the sounds of migrating birds and falling leaves remind us that winter is near....

The Standard
Oct 31, 20243 min read


HKPR calls for provincial investment in wastewater surveillance
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is joining other health units...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Walk Softly: Heading Home
by Geoffrey Carpentier Well let’s see – the days are gorgeous, the nights longer and colder, the winds come from the north more and more...

Geoff Carpentier
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Slight changes to Brock’s movie nights for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At the Township of Brock committee meeting, on Monday, October 21st, councillors reviewed a staff...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20242 min read

The Standard
Oct 30, 20240 min read

The Standard
Oct 30, 20240 min read


The story behind the person: Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley
by Jonathan van Bilsen North Durham and Kawartha Lakes has welcomed a unique addition to its charming downtown, the Town Trolley. This...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 24, 20246 min read


darryl knight
Oct 24, 20240 min read


Lindsay and District Sports Hall of Fame ceremony honours local legends and community builders
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Victoria Park Armoury, in Lindsay, was filled with celebration and pride, on Sunday,...
darryl knight
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Province announces funding from two projects for Uxbridge
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: At a press conference on Cemetery Road in Uxbridge on Friday, October 18th, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy...

Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20242 min read


Discover Kawartha Lakes' Archaeological Heritage at Local Library Branches
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: This autumn, the Public Library branches across Kawartha Lakes are hosting an exciting banner...
darryl knight
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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