DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard LINDSAY: The trucks have been polished, the heavy horses have been groomed, and another fair season is about to get underway in Lindsay. The Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) officially gets underway, on Wednesday, September 23rd, continuing through Sunday, September 27th. The annual gathering once again brings together agriculture, livestock, entertainment and plenty of old-fashioned fair fun. The opening weekend of

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Orange shirts will be a familiar sight around Brock Township, next week, as residents gather to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools and honour those who survived. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also recognized as Orange Shirt Day, will be marked Wednesday, September 30th, with a number of opportunities for residents to learn, reflect, and remember. In

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: If Scugog Council was looking for a clear message from residents, heading into the 2027 budget process, roads and infrastructure came through loud and clear. Ninety-four percent of respondents, to the Township’s budget survey, identified roads, sidewalks, and infrastructure maintenance as a priority for 2027, making it by far the most frequently selected service area. Winter maintenance was next, with

There were children playing on the Johnson property everywhere. In the barn, a giant ship-mooring rope hung from a centre beam, with an enormous knot at its end, large enough to hold several children. “Hey, jump on!” prodded one of the bigger kids. “Are you sure it's OK?” I asked. “Oh yeah, we do this all the time.” There were four of us, and we climbed aboard, adding to an already overcrowded knot. We began swinging the knot back and forth like a giant pendulum. Soon after,

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Fifty years of hockey, skating, friendships, and community memories were celebrated this weekend, as the Scugog Arena marked its golden anniversary. The two-day celebration brought residents, former athletes, volunteers, arena staff, and generations of local hockey players back through the doors of the Port Perry facility which has been a fixture in the community since opening in 1976. Saturday’s fest

by Shawn Lackie WOW!!! That went fast. Did 55 years just slip by without me knowing it? I had a call, asking if I would be part of the celebration of 50 years for the Scugog Arena and another tip of the hat to the first Junior “C” hockey club in Port Perry. It was 55 years for that one. Some great events were planned, for the weekend of September 19th and 20th, featuring the renowned Port Perry Flamingos. Named after one of the most amazing success stories in local business h

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local hockey players, figure skaters, ringette players, and other ice users are back on the ice in Cannington, following the completion of a series of major renovations, at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre. The arena has reopened for the new season after work focused on modernizing key components of the facility's ice-making and refrigeration systems. The improvements are intended to make th

by Shawn Lackie You know the saying, yes? “The more they stay the same.” In 1988, I decided I needed a change from the Toronto rat race, especially in the television field. I was running Communications for CBC Sports and really wasn’t looking forward to spending 6 weeks in Korea, for the Olympic Games. So I packed it in and came back to Port, to hook up with my Father-In-Law in his business. That was around the time the economy was doing a bit of a dive (tank?), so it was fr

KEN WILSON PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club held the 2026 Championships last weekend, with 30 members participating in the annual event. The matches started Friday evening and wrapped up with the Men’s Doubles final match, on Sunday afternoon. The Mixed Doubles round robin was played Saturday morning, with the team of Laureen Brown & Calvin Dunk advancing to the final, against the team of Chris-Mart Peypers and Vikas Kumar. The team of Laureen Brown & Calvin Dunk won t

By Patricia Dawson Bring the family for fun bingo at the Bobcaygeon Lions Club on Tuesday, September 29th, from 5:15 to 8 p.m., at 55 Main Street. We are air-conditioned. Come out for an evening of fun, bingo included. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and the game starts at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go back to our community. Please remember to bring donations to our food bank. Thank you. The Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is open Saturday, September 26th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be an am

by Faye Ashton Here comes Autumn with all its glorious colours, changing weather temperatures and the harvesting of all those fields of corn and soybeans we’ve kept an eye on all summer. The cooler mornings spur us on to keep walking and enjoy this time of year more. The Bethesda Reach Women's Institute are once again planning a delectable dessert and fashion show on Thursday, September 24th at 7 p.m., at the Senior Centre on Marietta Street, in Uxbridge. Fashions are provide

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Beaverton’s four-legged residents now have a new place to run, play, and socialize, following the official opening of the Township of Brock’s new municipal dog park. The dog park, located at Mill Gateway Park, 204 Simcoe St. in Beaverton, officially opened September 9th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Brock Township Council, staff, residents, and their dogs. The new facility provides separa

BRANDON CLARK The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Walmart Canada has announced plans to open a new Supercentre in Lindsay, marking a major milestone in the community’s continued growth. The approximately 142,000-square-foot store will anchor the new SmartCentres development, in the northwest corner of Lindsay, at Highway 35 and Sylvester Drive. It is expected to open in 2028. “Walmart is a sign of how far Kawartha Lakes has come,” said Mayor Doug Elmslie. “We’ve spent years preparin

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The sights, sounds and traditions of autumn will return to Beaverton this weekend as the Beaverton Fall Fair brings two days of agriculture, entertainment, competition and community celebration to the fairgrounds. The annual fair runs on Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th, offering something for visitors of all ages, from livestock and homecraft exhibits to live entertainment, children

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The community spirit which helped bring the Kraft Hockeyville title to Scugog continued, on Friday, September 11th, as 10,000 pounds of food was delivered to local food banks. The generous donation, from Kraft Hockeyville, was distributed to the Janetville Food Bank, Operation Scugog Foodbank, and Kawartha Lakes Food Source, providing a significant boost to local organizations supporting residents fac

DARRYL KNIGHT The Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Five decades of hockey, skating, friendships, and community memories will be celebrated this weekend as the Scugog Arena marks its 50th anniversary. Residents past and present are invited to take part in a full day of festivities on Saturday, September 19th, honouring the people and events which have made the Port Perry arena an important part of the community since it opened. For 50 years, the Sc

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: For six young entrepreneurs in Kawartha Lakes, the summer months offered more than a break from school. They spent the summer building businesses, serving customers and gaining hands-on experience through the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre’s (KLSBC) Summer Company program. The annual program, delivered by KLSBC in partnership with the Province of Ontario, gives aspiring entrepreneurs age

William McGinn, Communications & Marketing  Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: With students settling into a new school year, The Loft Youth Centre, in Fenelon Falls, is welcoming youth back for another year of connection, programs, and opportunities. Located at 30 Colborne Street, The Loft provides youth services for students in Grades 7 to 12. Registration at The Loft is free. “I’m incredibly proud and excited to be offering accessible youth services to Fenelon Falls f

It was a warm summer day at a family picnic table near the shore of the Bay of Quinte. Uncle Earl “Sonny” Green sat with three enthusiastic children, their eager faces turned toward him as he recalled moments from a life which had known both extraordinary sorrow and exuberant joy. At eighty-seven, his face was etched with time, but his eyes still carried a remarkable spark. His memories reached back to his early years at the Brantford Mohawk Residential School and forward to