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Jul 30, 20250 min read


Mike Jubb acclaimed as the new Mayor of Brock Township
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township has a new mayor and there won’t be a...
darryl knight
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Childcare expansion hopes placed on hold in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Plans, for a long-awaited childcare expansion in Sunderland,...
darryl knight
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Federal government eyes Kawartha Lakes for high-tech Arctic radar project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Department of National Defence (DND) is moving...
darryl knight
Jul 30, 20253 min read


Council approves five-year downtown revitalization plan for Fenelon Falls
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The heart of Fenelon Falls is set for a major...
darryl knight
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Walk Softly: Black Bears – Our Amazing Neighbours
by Geoffrey Carpentier There has been much said of bears this year, for they have been making themselves obvious in and around North...
Geoff Carpentier
Jul 30, 20253 min read


We have come full circle
by Shawn Lackie This may sound corny but, remember the good old days when there were maybe two or three Real Estate brokerages in town?...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Port Perry Angels' Provincial Championship win qualifies them for the Eastern Canadians
LORILEE MCKELVIE Special to The Standard Over the July 18th to 20th weekend our Intermediate Port Perry Angels competed in their...
The Standard
Jul 30, 20251 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...
Lauren Walker
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton Some farmers have started combining wheat while just finishing the second cut of hay, heading into a busy and stressful...
The Standard
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. This fabulous one-day fair offers free admission, 4H shows...
The Standard
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling First, I would like to thank all the people, friends, and family who helped in any way to make my 85th birthday a success....
The Standard
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Bobcaygeon & Lindsay News
by Patricia Dawson Bring the kids to a fun movie night in the barn! The movie this time will be Wonder Park. This event will take place...
The Standard
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Editorial: Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner
I'd like to share a thought about the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Malcolm was an actor who grew up on the set of The Cosby Show as...
The Standard
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Brick by Brick: Scugog Library launches Summer building contest
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Memorial Public Library is calling all builders, young and young-at-heart, to get...
darryl knight
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Culture, tradition, and community shine at 27th annual MSIFN Powwow
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A vibrant display of song, dance, and cultural pride was on...
darryl knight
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Deadline looms for Brock Township’s candidates for Mayor in upcoming by-election
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: With the nomination deadline fast approaching, Brock...
darryl knight
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Bronzeback Cup brings big crowds and big catches to Beaverton
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Anglers from across Ontario descended on Lake Simcoe this...
darryl knight
Jul 25, 20252 min read


DDSB response to recent changes to the music program at Port Perry HS
We appreciate the passion and dedication of our community, and recognize the important role music continues to play at Port Perry High...
The Standard
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Expanded healthcare teams coming to rural communities in the Kawarthas
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new investment from the provincial government is...
darryl knight
Jul 25, 20253 min read
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