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Port Perry Fair kicks off Labour Day weekend with fun, food, and family traditions
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: For generations of North Durham families, the Port Perry...
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Aug 283 min read


Burn ban and water restrictions lifted across North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: After weeks of hot, dry weather which saw restrictions...
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Aug 282 min read


Community spirit shines at the 158th Annual Blackstock Fair
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The sights, sounds, and smells of summer tradition filled...
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Aug 283 min read


Walk Softly – Arcadia Earth Toronto
by Geoffrey Carpentier From time to time I stumble onto an opportunity which is so incredible, I want to share it with others. Usually...
Geoff Carpentier
Aug 284 min read


The Artist Within: Beginner Acrylic Painting for Older Adults
by Lauren Walker Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but are not quite sure where to start? I’m an award winning local artist and...
Lauren Walker
Aug 281 min read


Uxbridge Public Library Celebrates New Improvements
UXBRIDGE: One of Uxbridge’s most iconic landmarks, the Uxbridge Public Library, originally built in 1887, has recently undergone...
The Standard
Aug 281 min read


Social Sustainability Fund’s First Year Delivers Big Impact Across Kawartha Lakes
Carissa Ferguson , Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is proud to...
The Standard
Aug 282 min read


Open House Protocol
by Shawn Lackie When I started in the wonderful world of Real Estate, there were two things I had to focus on. Since I was new to the...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 283 min read


Kawartha Art Gallery launches new seniors-led art program, at Victoria Manor
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Art Gallery recently unveiled ‘Seniors...
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Aug 282 min read


Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey gearing up for an action-packed season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With the first pucks dropping on the ice, the Lindsay Lynx girls hockey program is preparing...
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Aug 282 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club August News
by Helen Nicolaou Summer heat and longer spells than normal, without rain, have been a challenge in our gardens. Looking around, the...
The Standard
Aug 282 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton Hopefully, all have enjoyed this summer so far, as the forecast tells us we are heading into cooler weather, almost...
The Standard
Aug 282 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling It’s been a busy week for celebrations. Tour leader Lynn Roach-Bernier celebrated at home, although often she is tripping...
The Standard
Aug 284 min read


Bobcaygeon News
by Patricia Dawson A Scavenger hunt will take place Saturday, August 30th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for kids at the Bobcaygeon...
The Standard
Aug 281 min read


Golf Tournament supports mental health and recovery
KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The Swing Fore Mental Health charity golf tournament, at Black Diamond Golf Club, is a...
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Forest fires brought under control in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After days of smoke-filled skies and the constant hum of aircraft overhead, the forest fires...
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Aug 212 min read


Ridership growing on new DRT Route 618
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region Transit’s new fixed-route bus service, in North Durham, is quickly gaining...
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Aug 212 min read


North Durham councils endorse new approach to support on-farm diversification
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The North Durham Enabling Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses project has taken...
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Aug 212 min read


Sunderland Arena set for bigger ice and more dressing rooms
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The long-awaited renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Memorial Arena is set to move forward,...
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Aug 212 min read
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