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Scugog to celebrate Public Works Week and Compost Day with community spirit
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard  SCUGOG: Local residents are invited to come together in recognition...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Security Cameras Approved for Cannington Library and Animal Shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard  CANNINGTON: Brock Township Council has given the green light to...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Kawartha Lakes introduces youth accessibility award
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Young accessibility advocates, in the City of...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on May 25th
BRANDON CLARK The Standard  SCUGOG: The final Sunday in May is very special for the Port Perry Community. On May 25th, at 10 a.m., a Pet...
Brandon Clark
May 211 min read


Growth for growth's sake?
By Shawn Lackie  The last number of years have seen the growth of many communities in leaps and bounds. In many cases not enough. There...
Shawn Lackie
May 212 min read


Brock embraces “Art in the Parks” vision for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard  BROCK: A burst of colour and creativity is coming to Brock...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Region of Durham Paramedic Services celebrates Paramedic Services Week
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern  DURHAM: This week, from Sunday, May 18th to Saturday, May 24th, the Region of Durham Paramedic...
Brandon Clark
May 211 min read


Movement for Life: Golden Years
By Lauren Walker  My goal when I was younger was to make sure I was functional as I got older. My work outs have changed as I’ve gotten...

Lauren Walker
May 212 min read


Introducing "Meals that Matter": A Monthly Dementia-Friendly Dining Experience Launching in Kawartha Lakes
by Silver Lights Senior Services & DementiAbility Enterprises Inc.  KAWARTHA LAKES: A unique new community initiative is coming to the...
Susan Fisher
May 213 min read


Do you need a lifeline?
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley  The world is full of highlights and headlines of stories of gloom and doom. Stressful events, while growing...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
May 212 min read


Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton  I hope your Victoria Day weekend wasn’t a disappointment because of the rain and cooler temperatures we experienced along...

The Standard
May 211 min read


Beaverton & Lindsay news
By Patricia Dawson  Brock Area Community Memorial Committee in Beaverton requests the honour of your presence at their 15th annual...

The Standard
May 211 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling  Uxbridge artist Robyn Ottolini is leading the charge of Durham talent at the Country Music Association of Ontario awards,...

The Standard
May 213 min read


The Standard on Homes
Welcome to Kawartha Lakes and North Durham
Colleen Green
May 161 min read


Photo Gallery: Celebrating VE Day in Scugog
SCUGOG:  Victory in Europe (VE) Day, remains a defining moment in history. Celebrated on May 8th, 1945, it signifies the unconditional...

The Standard
May 161 min read


Walk Softly: Foraging for Wild Leeks
by Geoffrey Carpentier I don’t personally consider myself a forager, but maybe I am?!?! As a refresher, originally foragers were referred...

Geoff Carpentier
May 163 min read


Scugog Council discuss the fairgrounds lease renewal
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern SCUGOG:  On Monday, April 28th, Scugog Council gathered at the Council Chambers on Perry Street to...
Brandon Clark
May 162 min read


Agricultural Advisory Committee delivers annual update to Scugog Council
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently received the 2024 annual update...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


Building permit fees report shows surplus for Scugog
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At their meeting, on Monday, May 5th, Scugog Township council...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


Movies in the Park Return to Brock Township for a Summer of Family Fun
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township is bringing the wonder of cinema back to local...
darryl knight
May 162 min read
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