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Conservative Party secures Local Ridings in 2025 Federal Election
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The 2025 Canadian federal election brought significant developments in Ontario, particularly...
Colleen Green
12 hours ago1 min read
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Port Perry’s Jake Bricknell named Player of the Season by Swindon Wildcats
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry’s Jake Bricknell has capped off a sensational first season with the Swindon Wildcats, by...
darryl knight
13 hours ago2 min read
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Three Brock Rugby Club players named to Canada’s Under-20 National Team
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A trio of local rugby standouts will represent Canada on the international stage, this June, as three...
darryl knight
13 hours ago2 min read
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Column: Still Crazy After All These Years
by Shawn Lackie When the Bank of Canada announced, on April 16th, the interest rates would hold firm, it marked the first time in many...
Shawn Lackie
13 hours ago3 min read
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Kawartha Lakes approves new all-way stop, speed reduction on Valentia Road
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent meeting, City of Kawartha Lakes Council...
darryl knight
13 hours ago2 min read
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Brock council urges the province to activate disaster recovery program after devastating ice storm
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently appealed to the provincial...
darryl knight
13 hours ago2 min read
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Local Organization gears up for International Female Ride Day from Oshawa to beautiful Port Perry
by Karrie Lynn Dymond SCUGOG: On Saturday, May 3rd, the streets of Port Perry will hum with the sound of freedom , as the second annual...

The Standard
13 hours ago3 min read
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Summit Wellness Centre Update: City of Kawartha Lakes Backs Community-Led Health Hub
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The dream of a state-of-the-art community health and...
darryl knight
13 hours ago2 min read
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Ants: from Central America to Ontario
JAY THIBERT, NDN NORTH DURHAM: North Durham Nature (NDN) is hosting Rob Willson at their Tuesday, May 27th, starting at 7 p.m. Mr....

The Standard
13 hours ago1 min read
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Editorial: By Any Other Name
In the light of the election, I wanted to share a comment on the word 'opposition.' Please understand, I am writing this before any...

The Standard
13 hours ago4 min read
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It was an "Elbows Up" Musicathon
Dana Bachman , Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies, Last Saturday, April 12th, was the 12th annual Musicathon organized by the Fenelon...

The Standard
13 hours ago2 min read
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Pine Ridge Garden Club news
by Helen Nicolaou It's hard to tell, but spring officially arrived a month ago, back on March 20th. Still, with every warm sunny day,...

The Standard
13 hours ago3 min read
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Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling This is last week's news, which I am commenting on. Some things have passed, and a few are still to come! It was Easter...

The Standard
13 hours ago4 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton This week, our community is extremely sad to share the passing of several special neighbours. Shirley Anderson Chilton...

The Standard
13 hours ago2 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Our Night Out (ONO) Club met at the home of Carol Mairs for their regular monthly meeting. All enjoyed hearing the...

The Standard
13 hours ago2 min read
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Lindsay & Beaverton news
By Patricia Dawson Come to a fun Zumba class at the Beaverton Legion on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Get a great workout while exercising to fun,...

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13 hours ago1 min read
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