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Many seniors struggle with hearing loss
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley The world is a busy and sometimes crazy place. I attempted to contact my telephone provider and was directed...
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Jul 17, 20253 min read
Uxbridge SS Music Teacher Leads School Band to Perform at Toronto Jazz Festival
UXBRIDGE: For Ms. Amy Peck, teaching music at Uxbridge Secondary School isn’t just a job, it’s a homecoming. Now in her 25th year of...
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Golf tournament celebrates 31 years of giving back to the community
William McGinn, BGC Kawarthas Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, August 7th, BGC Kawarthas Foundation, formerly Boys & Girls Clubs...
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Investment to Upgrade Emily-Omemee Community Centre delivers a boost to local families and athletes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A beloved community hub in the community of Omemee...
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Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton I don’t have to tell you how HOT and dry it’s been this last week and continuing on for several days we’re told. It was a...
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Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp Hey Blackstock! Get Ready! It's the annual Blackstock Fair and Demolition Derby, coming to our village on Saturday,...
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Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Well, half of July melted away, just like your ice cream cone did on any of those continuously hot days. Thank heavens for...
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Beaverton & Sunderland News
By Patricia Dawson Last week's paper had an error with one of the programs at the Brock library in Beaverton. It was stated there is a...
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Brock paves the way for road innovation with new asphalt technology
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently approved a significant change to its rural...
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Scugog receives update on over $40M in capital projects
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Council recently received a detailed update, on the municipality’s capital projects, as of April...
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Soroptimist International recognizes four graduating students for their positive influence on others
CAROLYN LAPORTE Special to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were recognized, on June...
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Uxbridge Prayer Breakfast Growing to Include North Durham in 2026
BRIAN EVANS Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: On the heels of its most successful prayer breakfast yet, the Uxbridge Prayer Breakfast is...
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Kawartha Lakes seeks provincial aid for ice storm cleanup costs
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local leaders are taking steps to recover from the...
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I wish I had bought
by Shawn Lackie I saw a pretty funny meme on a Real Estate website the other day. It said “In 2025 – I wish I had bought 5 years ago” and...
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Ontario Rewards City of Kawartha Lakes with $1.4 Million Through the Building Faster Fund
KAWARTHA LAKES: As part of its record-breaking investments in housing-enabling infrastructure, the Ontario government is awarding...
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Jul 9, 20252 min read
Durham Regional Police accuse Scugog man of sending sexual messages to teenage girl
BRANDON CLARK The Standard SCUGOG: On June 3rd, the Durham Regional Police Service detained 36-year-old Nicolas Frangani after the...
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Kawartha Lakes unveils asset management plan
Kawartha Lakes unveils asset management plan DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The...
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Mechanical issue at Lindsay Water Reservoir resolved
KAWARTHA LAKES: The municipality is advising residents who are connected to the municipal drinking water system, in Lindsay, a...
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