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Northern Leisure Opens in Port Perry, Bringing Canadian-Made Hot Tubs and Saunas to the Community
SCUGOG: There’s a new reason to relax in Scugog. Northern Leisure , a proudly Canadian company, specializing in hot tubs and saunas, has...

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York–Durham voters grill candidates at Uxbridge forum, but Conservative candidate Jacob Mantle is a no-show
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: It was standing room only at the Uxbridge Arena Community Centre, on the evening of Monday,...
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5 days ago4 min read
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Scugog Historical Society Wins Big
SHAWN LACKIE The Standard SCUGOG: On Wednesday April 16th, the 100 Men of Scugog met, for the second time in 2025. The Port Perry...
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Editorial: The Importance of Voting in the 2025 Canadian Federal Election
As the 2025 Canadian federal election approaches, it is important to remind ourselves why voting is not just a right, but a civic duty,...

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CH CH CH CHANGES
by Shawn Lackie Like anything else in life, it seems to always be about change. Moving forward, advancing, new and improved, etc....
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Brock approves new voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Councillors in Brock Township recently voted to move forward with a more modern approach to voting, for...
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5 days ago2 min read
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Brock approves gravel road upgrade plan
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently approved a major investment in Brock's gravel road network, awarding a...
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Kawartha Lakes considers fee exemption to help reduce sewage bypasses
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new proposal, brought forward by Councillor Mike Perry, at the most recent council meeting,...
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5 days ago2 min read
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Ampere invites public to build their own renewable energy kit at Earth Week event in Lindsay
JAMIE STEEL Ampere KAWARTHA LAKES: Learners of all ages are invited to attend the Lindsay Makerspace, on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, for...

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Scugog hears key planning presentation on agricultural growth in North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Planning and Community Affairs...
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Movement for Life - April 2025
by Lauren Walker Dr. John Scharffenberg is 100-year-old nutrition professor and he is a Harvard-trained physician, nutritionist, and...

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5 days ago2 min read
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Our Upcoming Federal Election and Important Issues for Seniors
by Susan Fisher As Canada gets ready for the federal election, on April 28th, 2025, we, as healthcare advocates and workers, encourage...
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5 days ago3 min read
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Gratitude isn't all about what's going right. It's about finding a little light in the moment we feel loss/lost
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It seems like the world is full of chaos, from widespread disease to possible economic collapse. However,...
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Bach concert coming soon to St. Paul's in Uxbridge
TOM BAKER Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Good Friday, April 18th, a sold out audience waited in St Paul's Anglican Church, Uxbridge,...

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5 days ago2 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Sometimes, community news doesn't fall into your lap, which is the case this week. I know everyone was busy celebrating...

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5 days ago1 min read
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Lindsay & Bobcaygeon news
By Patricia Dawson The Kawartha Conservation Foundation is hosting a Spring Fling at the Ken Reid Conservation Area on Saturday, April...

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5 days ago1 min read
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Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling It is Easter Sunday as I write this. The world is in turmoil with a number of natural catastrophes here at home and on the...

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5 days ago4 min read
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Your Real Estate Connection
Looking to find your new home, investment property, cottage etc. The Standard on Homes lists properties of interest for the Kawartha Lakes area and North Durham Region.
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