November - 2024

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The Standard ePaper - Durham - 112824 (Updated 120224)

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Uxbridge retains an architect as part of New Animal Shelter plans

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Uxbridge retains an architect as part of New Animal Shelter plans

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge councillors received an update on where the Township is at with the New Animal Shelter for...

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Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps

Nov 271 min read

Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township Council is taking steps to address long-standing transit concerns with a motion from Mayor...

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Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor

Nov 271 min read

Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced plans to hold a by-election to fill the recently...

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Tourism Committee highlights cycling tourism opportunities in Brock

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Tourism Committee highlights cycling tourism opportunities in Brock

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, the Brock Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC), represented by Vice Chair...

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Kawartha Lakes strikes deal to expand bus fleet

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Kawartha Lakes strikes deal to expand bus fleet

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken a significant step to enhance its public transit system...

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Federal government introduces legislation for a holiday GST/HST break

Nov 271 min read

Federal government introduces legislation for a holiday GST/HST break

DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Canadian government is introducing legislation which, if passed, gives residents a...

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Nov 272 min read

Pine Ridge Garden Club news

by Helen Nicolaou As another gardening season has ended, all too quickly. You may be tempted to save some of those less tender plants,...

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Jonathan van Bilsen

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On to the next step

by Jonathan van Bilsen Fifty-one years have passed since I took my first professional photograph. I remember the sleepless nights, the...

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Nov 272 min read

A DEAL IS A DEAL IT’S JUST THAT

by Shawn Lackie How many times have we heard, over the last five years, about buyers defaulting on their deals? It became really...

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HKPR keeping an eye on trends of avian influenza

Nov 272 min read

HKPR keeping an eye on trends of avian influenza

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is keeping an eye on the avian...

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Walk Softly – Climate – How are we doing?

Geoff Carpentier

Nov 273 min read

Walk Softly – Climate – How are we doing?

by Geoffrey Carpentier I had the good fortune to tour Italy and several eastern European countries recently, on an actual holiday, not a...

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Support for the Holiday Appeal ensures more Hopeful Moments

Nov 272 min read

Support for the Holiday Appeal ensures more Hopeful Moments

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: A devastating diagnosis upended the Shauf family, triggering a year of...

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Ross Memorial Hospital honours over 100 employees for their service

Nov 272 min read

Ross Memorial Hospital honours over 100 employees for their service

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital, in Lindsay, honoured their employees for their dedication and years of...

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Rick Finlay inducted into PWSA Hall of Fame

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Rick Finlay inducted into PWSA Hall of Fame

by Lorilee Yvette On Saturday, November 23rd, Rick Finlay, founder and president of the Port Perry Angels, was honoured by the Provincial...

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Lumberjacks best Bruins to continue winning ways

Nov 271 min read

Lumberjacks best Bruins to continue winning ways

DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks scored their third consecutive victory in the latest edition of the ‘Battle of North...

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The Artist Within - Tis the season to shop local

Lauren Walker

Nov 272 min read

The Artist Within - Tis the season to shop local

by Lauren Walker Tis the season! There are many opportunities to help support local interests. With the current mail strike, this is the...

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Nov 272 min read

Epsom & Utica news

by Faye AshtonWe were privileged with a very clear Saturday evening to witness the last supermoon of 2024. We all have enjoyed this open...

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