DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The midway lights are off, the livestock have headed home, and another Lindsay Exhibition has officially been added to the long history of the annual autumn gathering. Five days of competition, entertainment, agriculture, and community activities brought the fairgrounds to life, from Wednesday, September 23rd, to Sunday, September 27th, as families, exhibitors, and visitors from across the reg

BRANDON CLARK The Standard NORTH DURHAM: On September 17th, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) held their annual farm tour, where they showcase the importance of Durham Region's agricultural history. The tour is designed to educate politicians, government officials, and key stateholders on the importance of farming and the major role it plays in Durham Region. In addition to the farm tour, the DAAC held a presentation from keynote speaker Brock Dickinson, where

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: For decades, they have been preserving Brock’s history, tending its gardens, feeding neighbours, coaching young athletes, and opening doors to the performing arts. On Wednesday, September 23rd, seven individuals and organizations were recognized for that spirit of service, during the second annual Brock Township Awards of Merit ceremony. Mayor Mike Jubb called the evening a celebration of the people wh

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: More than $18 million in road construction and rehabilitation, $4 million in gravel road maintenance and more than $19 million in outside funding are among the highlights from Scugog’s Strategic Plan. The Township presented its Strategic Plan Progress Report to council in September, outlining work undertaken across the five directions adopted in 2023: Infrastructure, Sustainability, Economic Developme

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Hybrid and hydrogen-powered vehicles are already part of the City of Kawartha Lakes fleet, but electric vehicles remain on the table as the municipality looks ahead to future vehicle replacements. Council received an update, on the city’s Municipal Fleet Greening Program, during its Tuesday, September 22nd meeting, following a report from, Public Works Director, Zayden Alganabi. The report out

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Another round of improvements is taking shape at MacLeod Park, with new basketball and tennis infrastructures, among the latest upgrades, underway at the Cannington recreation hub. Contractors have installed new basketball posts at the park, nets are expected to be added next spring. Work has also been progressing on the park’s tennis courts, where new court posts have been installed. The project was e

by Shawn Lackie The Bank of Canada has resisted raising interest rates, over a number of announcements, in the last year or so, with good reason. I am not an expert on exactly how this impacts buyers, but I know someone who does. Brad Vokins, from Dominion Lending Centres, has been in the business for over 20 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge along the way. I have always deferred to the experts in this business, so I’m not going to stop now. Especially with a to

KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Champions of accessible health care, FDC (Fidani D. Carlo) Foundation has donated $1,200,000 to the Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation to transform ultrasound imaging services at Ross Memorial Hospital. To inspire even greater support for this high-priority hospital need, FDC Foundation is challenging the community to join them. Once $500,000 is raised, it will unlock an additional $500,000 match gift from FDC, bringing their t

by Lauren Walker Did you know that every painting begins with a rough sketch? A sketch is a quick, loose drawing that provides the foundation for any painting. Just like a foundation, you build upon it to create a finished product. Where do you start? Action Lines In my "Beginner Wildlife Painting for Older Adults" course in October, we will learn about action lines. Think of an action line as a line designed to capture your subject's movement. If you're drawing a bird in fli

by Geoffrey Carpentier A few weeks ago, something strange happened. I felt a soft bump against the base of my back. Carefully, I reached back to see if it was something unwelcome. To my surprise it was a very small Blue Jay. It clung there for a few seconds, then weakly flew up to my shoulder and simply sat there, while I talked to my neighbour. To say this was distracting would be an understatement! I wasn’t sure where this little guy (or gal) came from, but I suspected it w

by Helen Nicolaou The Blue Jays season is over, as is summer, and now our evenings will be spent scrolling through channels, to fill the void of baseball until next Spring. However, with so many autumn Fairs, you can still enjoy the warm autumn days. There is something for everyone to see: exhibits are on display, showing the talents of local members in the community; live music; and tractor pulls and demolition derby's. The month of September has had very little rain, theref

by Shawn Lackie In the late 60s/early 70s, a group of deep-thinking hockey minds got together and decided it was time for Port Perry to have a Junior Hockey Club. The C designation fit best, given the size of the town and the fact that their opposition, for the most part, would be communities of a similar size. So off they went. In 1971, the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey circuit was formed with six teams taking part. After Port Perry was granted admission to this group, the

by Faye Ashton Beautiful weather ushered in Autumn this past Monday and brought a heavenly week of sunshine and autumn warmth. So perfect for working in the garden or just relaxing in the sun. The near-zero temperatures on several mornings were cause for concern for the tender plants. For once, those attending the International Plowing match held in the Walkerton area didn’t have to trudge through a sea of mud. The brilliance of the September full moon (corn moon) early Satur

by Pat Asling Autumn has officially arrived! Some unusual birds, or rather not often seen, at the feeders are in particular the hairy woodpecker pair and the downy pair. The hairy in particular is very particular, flicking half a dozen seeds out before finding the perfect ones. The flickers are back searching the lawn for those juicy bugs the skunks are digging up! Several folks have birthdays including Shirley Baster, Joyce Brown, our fantastic pianist Ruth Baker, and our lo

By Patricia Dawson Are you stiff, sore, and stressed? Five fun natural ways to reclaim your health. Wellness Workshop fundraiser, Saturday, October 3rd, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 44 William Street, in Bobcaygeon. Cost is $40 per person; register on the sign-up sheet at the church. The Eating Well for Seniors program will take place Thursday, October 8th, from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m., at 100 Head Street, in Bobcaygeon. This class will introduce nutrition