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Cyclists gear up for this weekend’s Kawartha Lakes Classic to support local shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Cyclists are set to roll through Kawartha Lakes, on Saturday, August 23rd, when the 22nd...
darryl knight
Aug 212 min read


What’s on/off at the Foster!
PAT ASLING Special to the Standard UXBRIDGE: The Foster Memorial is an amazing structure, located on the 7th of Uxbridge and Regional...

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Aug 212 min read


A Hummer, a Hill, and Twenty Bears
by Jonathan van Bilsen I had only been to Whistler once before, many years earlier, so when my friend Jim suggested we head into the...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 212 min read


Are we moving again?
By Shawn Lackie We just passed the 58 th anniversary of my mother living in the same house she bought in 1967. It was a great way to...
Shawn Lackie
Aug 213 min read


Movement for Life: Staying active
by Lauren Walker As our parents age, their needs change. Are we ready to accommodate their ever changing lives? New issues arise, and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 212 min read


Plucky Granny paddles her kayak through Lock 35, Lock 34 and Lock 32
Luci Dilkus was alone in her kayak, bouncing on bigger and bigger waves in a slate-grey Lake Simcoe, while the wind was roaring. Her...
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Aug 212 min read


Part # 4 Share Your Community Awareness and Impact of MG
by MANLEY LAVENDER Throughout my Myasthenia Gravis (MG) journey, I have learned about the MG patient, caregiver and doctor community in...

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Aug 213 min read


A Daughter's Love
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Canada. The raindrops gently fall from the sky and a gentle breeze...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 212 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling There were several celestial events happening this week, but I missed them all. Smoke and early morning cloud didn’t help....

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Aug 214 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton This morning’s 10 degrees Celsius is a complete reversal from the 32-degree temperatures we have been experiencing. Have...

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Aug 211 min read


Lindsay, Oakwood & Bobcaygeon News
By Patricia Dawson Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour returns August 23rd to benefit Lindsay's homeless shelter. Starting in Oakwood...

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Crews battle ongoing Burnt River forest fire in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES : Fire crews are continuing to battle a stubborn...
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Aug 132 min read


Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and Durham Region strengthen ties through new bilateral agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Region of Durham and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island...
darryl knight
Aug 132 min read


Little Britain House Fire Leaves Young Family Homeless
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard LITTLE BRITAIN – A devastating house fire on Sunday, August 10th, has left a young Little Britain family...
Colleen Green
Aug 131 min read


Brock to honour Veterans with commemorative crosswalks in three communities
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township is moving forward, with a project to honour...
darryl knight
Aug 131 min read


Petition calls for action on lack of childcare options in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently received a petition from, Sunderland...
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Aug 132 min read


Beaverton Service Ontario to close doors at end of September
BRANDON CLARK The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Brock Town Council recently learned, the Beaverton Service Ontario kiosk would move out of the...
Brandon Clark
Aug 131 min read


Port Perry Agricultural Society Hosts Open House to Celebrate Community and History
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard PORT PERRY – The Port Perry Agricultural Society (PPAS) is inviting the community to an evening of music,...
Colleen Green
Aug 131 min read
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