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The Standard
Oct 10, 20245 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Autumn is definitely in the air, with morning temperatures dipping into low single digits. That’s ok as long as no frost is...
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The Standard
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp George and Pat Obstfeld celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the Blackstock-Nestleton...
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darryl knight
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes moves ahead with early-start approval for 2025 capital and special Projects
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KAWARTHA LAKES: In a significant move towards improving infrastructure, the City of...
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darryl knight
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Scugog looking at business program report and action plan
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: During the Township of Scugog council meeting, on Monday, September 23rd, members reviewed and...
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The Standard
Oct 2, 20240 min read
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Courtney McClure
Oct 2, 20242 min read
What can you do to help Ontario turtles?
COURTNEY McCLURE Â The Standard In Ontario, female turtles nest during the spring, usually in late May or early July. Eggs typically hatch...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Changing your perspective can change your World
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley I will admit the last two years have been challenging with regard to health issues for both my hubby and...
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darryl knight
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children
Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local...
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The Standard
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Town Hall 1873 Theatre Nears Project Completion: Final Phase of ICIP Accessibility and Renovation Improvements
SCUGOG: Over the past year, Town Hall 1783 committee members have been working to modernize our presence at Town Hall 1873. With the...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Uxbridge takes next step to try to bring in a new railway operator
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: After York-Durham Heritage Railway left Uxbridge, in 2023, the Township is moving on to the next...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 2, 20242 min read
What's new in the world?
By Jonathan van Bilsen I love technology and better ways of doing things. Here are some great inventions which have surfaced in the past...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 2, 20241 min read
TLDSB staff member recognized with an achievement award
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A local Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) staff member was recognized with an...
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darryl knight
Oct 2, 20242 min read
How will forcing workers back to the office affect housing?
By Shawn Lackie The housing industry seems to be going through a massive slowdown these days, the likes of which we haven’t seen since...
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Geoff Carpentier
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Walk Softly – Never Lose Focus
by Geoffrey Carpentier As many of you know, I do some international nature guiding, both on land and at sea. Recently, I had the...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Uxbridge Scouts provide an update on their summer trip to Iceland
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Members of council recently received an update from the 1st Uxbridge Scouts on their trip earlier...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Movement for Life: October 3, 2024 edition
by Lauren Walker The Exercise and Diabetes Connection We have worked with many clients with diabetes. Most of them are fully functional...
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The Standard
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Standard column from Kawartha Lakes Councillor Ron Ashmore
by Ron Ashmore The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo has arrived in Lindsay. As Co-Chair of the Special Events and Special...
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