DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre, in Beaverton, could be in line for a major facelift, as Brock Township looks to tap into a new provincial funding program. Township council approved an application for up to $1 million, through the Ontario government’s Community Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Fund, during its Monday, September 28th meeting. This following a report on the matter from Wa

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A long-awaited reconstruction project, on Lake Ridge Road, is now underway. Drivers in Brock and Uxbridge are being warned to expect lane restrictions and delays through next summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham has hired Dufferin Construction to reconstruct and rehabilitate Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23), from 200 metres north of Ravenshoe Road to 75 metres south of Concession Road 7

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Inititative Reporter The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A proposed three-megawatt hydroelectric generating station, on the Burnt River, has received municipal support to move forward with a provincial energy procurement submission, although significant planning, environmental, and regulatory approvals would still be required, before construction could begin. City council voted, on Tuesday, September 22nd, to approve a Municipal Resolution in Support o

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The map of conservation authorities serving Kawartha Lakes is about to change dramatically. Instead of four conservation authorities, covering different parts of the city, the municipality will be divided between two new regional bodies, when Ontario’s sweeping conservation authority restructuring takes effect next year. City council received an update on the province’s consolidation plans, at

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Hockey fans will have another chance to share the ice with some of the sport’s biggest names this autumn, while helping support compassionate end-of-life care in Durham Region. The third annual Hockey Night in Port Perry returns to Scugog Arena, on Saturday, November 21st, with NHL alumni, professional hockey players, local participants, and fans coming together for an evening of hockey and fundraisin

William McGinn, BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Kawarthas is pleased to announce, Avalon Loube has been selected to represent the Kawarthas as a new member of BGC Canada’s 2026–27 Youth Advisory Circle. The BGC Canada Youth Advisory Circle is comprised of ten youth leaders, between the ages of 16 and 21, from across the country, who have strong connections to their local BGC Clubs. Members bring their diverse experiences, perspectives and skills to

KEN WILSON, PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club held their 2026 Annual Awards Banquet last Saturday night at the Port Perry Curling Club. Attendees were served a lovely roast beef dinner, followed by homemade pies and a cake decorated with the club logo. After dinner, Ken Wilson thanked everyone for attending the 2026 Awards Banquet, recognized the 2027 Executive, and presented an appreciation plaque to Gary Edgar from the MSIFN for their financial support of the Club’s F

by Lauren Walker It's pretty sad when people cannot even cross the street without looking at their phone. I've been listening to an audiobook, on Spotify, regarding, how to “stop people pleasing and set boundaries" by Marieme Seck. It is about setting priorities, achieving goals and how to become more focused in life. In an age where we are so connected with everything else, we are terribly disconnected with ourselves. You Are the Product Social media is designed to keep you

by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley I was blessed to do palliative care and hospice care, within the community, and in Long-Term-Care. Even the most unexpected encounters can change our lives in profound ways. Family, marriage, means you’ve accumulated years of history, like those inside jokes, shared responsibilities, raising a family together and saying goodbyes to a loved one. We know death is an inevitable part of living and the death of a spouse is one of the hardest and most p

By Shawn Lackie I get asked that question a lot. While there is no simple explanation (much like life itself) there are a number of contributing factors. Top of the list would be unreal expectations from sellers. Many believe they should be getting what a neighbour got, just down the street, for the sale of their home, in 2026. Except, the other home sold in 2020, or around that time when the feeding frenzy was at its peak, and actually out of control. So, comparing these two

by Stephanie Herrera SCUGOG: Durham Improv is back with their comedy dinner theatre shows at The Jester's Court! "We started our dinner theatre series at Jester's back in 2014, so it seemed fitting to return to our roots," explained Durham Improv founder, Stephanie Herrera, "During covid my work in TV and Film took off and live theatre was dark. But my theatre roots keep calling me back, and I rounded up several of my original cast members to help bring back our signature din

by Pat Asling Autumn has officially arrived! Here we are in the first weekend of October, with a warmer-than-usual autumn ahead, according to weather experts! No frost as yet and flowers in full bloom! We can only hope this comes true, as even a couple of weeks make winter that much easier to bear. Oh, I know, some are eagerly looking forward to getting out the skis, snowmobiles and snowshoes and heading to the nearest slope or northern ski and skidoo trails. That’s not for m

By Patricia Dawson Find family-friendly Thanksgiving weekend activities in and around Uxbridge. One is at Forsythe Family Farm, October 10th to 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 1025 Craig Road, Uxbridge. Enjoy a classic Farm Thanksgiving celebration featuring a corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, farm animals to feed and pet, a reading trail, and children's play areas. Check the official site for current admission costs. Lindsay Farmers Market offers a

by Larry Doble Thank you to all those volunteers who helped the Hall and Park Board with our annual mixed Greenbank Baseball Tournament on September 25th-27th. There was a Community Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the completion of our LED Lighting system. Members of the Toronto Blue Jays Care Foundation provided activities and prizes for many of the youngsters. Over 20 Greenbank Lions supported the event. The Lions are always looking for more men and women to join our club to pr

by Faye Ashton October is here, and to prove that, two evenings are expected to be close to 1 degree. That means we might have to say goodbye to our tender plants. However, we have enjoyed one of the best growing seasons, as the crops tell the story. The upward price of diesel will definitely take care of any extra profit, though. I’m not aware of any community news this week, but I do want to wish everyone a bountiful Thanksgiving with enough to share with those around us th

In my last two columns, I spoke about the mechanics of migration – how do birds migrate? What tools do they have to make these perilous journeys? What can go wrong when they lose those tools or use them improperly? Today let’s finish the story and see how the environment itself can cause catastrophic challenges. I mentioned last time that small errors in the chosen migration route will be magnified each time the bird deviates from course. Gradually, the bird will drift east o

Warning: This column is a bit technical but so very fascinating! Migration - the birds go north in the spring and south in the autumn, in our neck of the woods. Pretty simple - right? Well, I’ve studied birds for over 60 years, and it’s way more complex than ever I imagined. It involves some combination of: innate knowledge, solar bodies, a built in GPS system, magnetic fields, polarization of light and olfactory clues which allow birds to migrate successfully to and from the

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