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Brock moves forward with a new Visitor Growth Plan
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township is taking steps to enhance its tourism strategy,...
darryl knight
Mar 192 min read


Walk Softly – The Conclusion of a Chilly Tale
by Geoffrey Carpentier We are nearing the end of our discussion on how animals deal with winter’s cold and snow: having dealt with birds,...

Geoff Carpentier
Mar 193 min read


Movement for Life - March
by Lauren Walker Here’s a trivia question for you, What exercise has the biggest effect on your blood sugar?Long walks, short walks or...

Lauren Walker
Mar 192 min read


Big changes start with small steps
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley As we know, a lot can happen in a year. I feel big things and changes are coming in 2025. I can feel the...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 192 min read


New Scam Targeting Seniors
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher Scams have been around for years, but recently seniors are becoming increasingly targeted by scammers,...
Tammy Adams
Mar 193 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Welcome Spring on Thursday, March 20th. We have witnessed Spring like weather this past week as we saw an abundant amount...

The Standard
Mar 191 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Already more than half of March will has melted away. We can only hope in the next few days most of that snow in your yard...

The Standard
Mar 196 min read


Manilla, Beaverton & Cannington news
By Patricia Dawson Come out to a fun time fiddle jam on Sunday, March 23rd, from 1 to 5 p.m. The address is 16990 Simcoe Street, Manilla....

The Standard
Mar 191 min read


Local residents receive King Charles III Coronation Medal
On Wednesday, March 6th the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to Rick and Deb DeJong at the home of Magil and...

The Standard
Mar 131 min read


Lakeview Health and Wellness opens Uxbridge location
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard UXBRIDGE: Lakeview Health and Wellness opened their first location in 2020 in Port Perry. Since then, the...
Colleen Green
Mar 132 min read


Scugog Council approves fee waiver for 2025 Dragon Boat Festival
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At a Township of Scugog's council meeting, on Monday, March...
darryl knight
Mar 132 min read


Column: Help Available For Aging In Place
by Shawn Lackie A number of years ago, I did a feature on Port Perry’s Golden Girls, on my Real Estate Show on Rogers. The Golden Girls...
Shawn Lackie
Mar 133 min read


Birding In Mongolia presentation coming soon to Scugog Public Library
Jay Thibert , NDN North Durham Nature (NDN) Club will be presenting Birding In Mongolia with Carly Davenport, Martin Parker and Dave...

The Standard
Mar 132 min read


Editorial: News Publishers Call on Canada Post CEO to Support Local News
For many Canadian community news publishers, Canada Post is really the only game in town when it comes to distributing their newspapers...

The Standard
Mar 132 min read


Annual trails update presented to Kawartha Lakes Council
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) Council meeting,...
darryl knight
Mar 133 min read


CBM Aggregates' Sunderland Pit recognized for progressive rehabilitation excellence
CARLY HOLMSTEAD Communications Manager OSSGA BROCK: The Sunderland Pit has been honoured with the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel...

The Standard
Mar 131 min read


Almost time for the 2025 Sunderland Music Festival
DONALD GORDON Public Relations Lead, Sunderland Lions Music Festival NORTH DURHAM: The 65th edition of the Sunderland Lions Music...

The Standard
Mar 131 min read


Port Perry Lumberjacks celebrate their history with alumni tributes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks have been paying homage to their storied...
darryl knight
Mar 132 min read


New ambulance dispatch system coming to Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local residents can expect a more efficient ambulance...
darryl knight
Mar 132 min read


Witness Blanket Exhibit coming this autumn to Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, Sharon Woodrow introduced her husband, Don Woodrow, and Reverend Jeanette...
darryl knight
Mar 132 min read
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