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From family roots to flour power: Jeff Strybosch's journey building Kawartha Wholesale Bakery
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: What began as a childhood chore has risen, quite literally, into a regional bakery empire....
Colleen Green
16 hours ago3 min read
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Brock reviews options but holds off on appointing Regional Council alternate
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Township Council has received a staff report, outlining the...
darryl knight
16 hours ago2 min read
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Scugog Approves Hybrid Voting Methods for 2026 Municipal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Township voters will have the option to cast their ballots...
darryl knight
16 hours ago2 min read
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Prince Albert United Church Donates $10,000 to Prince Albert
CAROLYN PUTERBOUGH Prince Albert PS SCC SCUGOG: Prince Albert Public School is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000 donation from...

The Standard
16 hours ago1 min read
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Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Accessibility Champions at 2025 Awards
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City honoured individuals, businesses, and...
darryl knight
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Brock supports Durham Greener Homes Program with financial contribution
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: At their meeting, on Monday, June 9th, Township Councillors...
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Music program quietly cancelled at Port Perry High School
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry High School (PPHS) has cancelled all senior instrumental music classes for the upcoming...
Colleen Green
16 hours ago2 min read
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Kawartha Lakes hears update on lake management action plan
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent Committee of the Whole meeting, Kawartha...
darryl knight
16 hours ago2 min read
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Local Youth Awards Results
William McGinn BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: More than 100 people from Kawartha Lakes gathered to celebrate youth at the 6th annual...

The Standard
16 hours ago3 min read
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Walk Softly – Things are not okay
by Geoffrey Carpentier At this time of year my mind is pre-occupied with birds and other wild things, for a variety of reasons - personal...

Geoff Carpentier
16 hours ago3 min read
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Movement for Life: June 19, 2025
by Lauren Walker We work with many clients of varying stages of life and have learned a thing or two about their experience. If you’re...

Lauren Walker
16 hours ago2 min read
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What seniors need to know to stay healthy this summer
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley June is the midpoint of the year, and nature is in full bloom bringing with it the joy of summer! June...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
16 hours ago2 min read
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Some tips for buyers
By Shawn Lackie Many years ago I was talking to a buddy and he passed along some interesting advice. Never buy a car which was built on a...
Shawn Lackie
16 hours ago3 min read
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I Think I Will Pass on Dinner
by Jonathan van Bilsen I find it interesting how certain memories tend to stay with me forever. I remember the very first time I went to...

Jonathan van Bilsen
16 hours ago2 min read
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The Journey of Perseverance
By Manley Lavender Unknowingly, my journey started the evening of my 50th surprise birthday party planned by my wife and family. I...

The Standard
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Kawartha Lakes communities to receive funding for 2025 Canada Day events
KAWARTHA LAKES: The municipality will provide a total of $10,000 in Canada Day funding, to support eight communities in Kawartha Lakes...

The Standard
16 hours ago1 min read
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Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling A strawberry moon in the sky and strawberries in the field! This lowest moon will not be seen again until 2034, but...

The Standard
16 hours ago4 min read
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Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton The smell of freshly mown hay is intoxicating this time of year. It’s a signal the preserving of hay for winter use is in...

The Standard
16 hours ago1 min read
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Greenbank News
by Larry Doble The Greenbank Lions Scrap metal and returnable bottle/can collection on Saturday, June 21st, has been changed to 8 a.m....

The Standard
16 hours ago1 min read
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Lindsay News
by Patricia Dawson Come out and join and cycle the United family-friendly event, which is a 4 km charity bike ride and a card game. The...

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