Darryl Knight – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / Brandon Clark – The Standard News SCUGOG: Plans to develop a long-term vision for the Port Perry Fairgrounds are moving into their next stage following strong community participation in the first round of public consultation. At a special meeting on Monday, March 9th, Scugog council reviewed an interim report on the “Your Voice, Your Fairgrounds” land-use visioning project and agreed to move the process forward as the c

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Agriculture remains a driving force in Durham Region’s rural communities, and members of the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) brought that message to council, during their annual update, on Monday, February 23rd. Matt Somerville and Nicole Swain outlined the committee’s ongoing work and the major issues currently facing the agricultural sector, emphasizing DAAC’s role as a key advisory

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: From dog and cat adoptions to responding to complaints about wildlife, Scugog Township’s Animal Control team handled another busy year, in 2025, maintaining stable animal populations while expanding community engagement. The department presented its year-end report to council, on Monday, February 2nd. “Even with modest increases in dog impoundments and decreases in cat and wild animal calls, our anim

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: As many tractors sit idle between seasons and winter planning takes shape around kitchen tables and barn offices, Kawartha Lakes is inviting the people behind the region’s food system to help shape what comes next. A new Agriculture and Food Action Plan survey is now open, giving farmers, agri-businesses, food producers, and community members the opportunity to share their experiences, challe

SARA URBANOWICZ Daisy Consulting Group SCUGOG: Darwin Pivot, the Toronto-based consulting firm, hired by Scugog Township to lead the Fairgrounds consultation, insists its mandate is strictly to listen and report and is not intended to advance or justify any predetermined outcome, including the sale of the Fairgrounds. That clarification stands in contrast to ongoing concerns raised in the community, including, following public statements indicating Council may choose to sell

Deborah Movoria, FCC Media Relations SCUGOG: Farm Credit Canada (FCC) invites the media to attend its FCC Young Farmer Summit event in Port Perry, Ontario, on November 29th. The FCC Young Farmer Summit is a series of free events across Canada aimed at attracting and engaging the next generation of farmers, as well as food manufacturers and retailers. Participants will get real-world advice from engaging speakers, network with peers and take control of their business journey.

DARRYL KNIGHT The Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Residents, farmers, and members of the agricultural community packed Council Chambers, recently, for a public meeting on proposed changes to the Township of Brock’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The amendments aim to make it easier for farmers to expand and diversify their operations, through new on-farm businesses, while maintaining protection for the area’s prime agricultural land, within th

The 171st Bobcaygeon Fall Fair was well attended due to a combination of great weather and great events throughout the weekend of...

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard On a breezy morning just outside Lindsay, the hum of machinery isn’t just from tractors anymore. A small robot...

DURHAM: The Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 23rd annual farm tour, at Kubota Canada Limited...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The midway lights dimmed Sunday evening as the 171st...

BRANDON CLARK  The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog held a Special Council meeting on Monday, September 15th, to vote on whether...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The 171st Lindsay Exhibition, affectionately known...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Beaverton Fall Fair returned this past weekend, drawing...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The midway lights, the sound of laughter, and the familiar...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The North Durham Enabling Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses project has taken...

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard PORT PERRY  – The Port Perry Agricultural Society (PPAS) is inviting the community to an evening of music,...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Fairgrounds were filled with excitement, on Friday, July 11th, as sirens wailed, horns...

BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern SCUGOG: On Monday, April 28th, Scugog Council gathered at the Council Chambers on Perry Street to...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently received the 2024 annual update...