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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...
darryl knight
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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
Jun 19, 20253 min read


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
Jun 19, 20253 min read


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
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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
Jun 19, 20253 min read


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
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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
Jun 19, 20253 min read


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
Jun 19, 20251 min read


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
Jun 19, 20254 min read


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
Jun 19, 20251 min read


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
Jun 19, 20251 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 19, 20251 min read

The Standard
Jun 19, 20250 min read


Brock moves ahead with by-election following Mayor’s resignation
BROCK: The township will soon be heading to the polls, to elect a new mayor, following the recent resignation of Mayor Walter Schummer....
darryl knight
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Scugog councillors endorse Stouffville’s call to action on salt pollution
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At their meeting, on Monday, June 2nd, Scugog councillors...
darryl knight
Jun 12, 20252 min read


A Maudern Garden Tour
By Barbara Pratt UXBRIDGE: What could be better than a summer day spent in beautiful gardens! Tickets are on sale for the 29th Annual...

The Standard
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Walk Softly - Should I mow my lawn?
by Geoffrey Carpentier People spend a lot of time and money trying to keep their lawns perfectly weed-free. I could not determine how...

Geoff Carpentier
Jun 12, 20253 min read
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