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Beaverton Fall Fair marks 170 years of tradition and community celebration
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The midway lights, the sound of laughter, and the familiar...
darryl knight
4 days ago2 min read


North Durham councils endorse new approach to support on-farm diversification
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The North Durham Enabling Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses project has taken...
darryl knight
Aug 212 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


Engines roar and smiles soar at Port Perry's Touch-a-Truck Event
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Fairgrounds were filled with excitement, on Friday, July 11th, as sirens wailed, horns...
darryl knight
Jul 172 min read


Scugog Council discuss the fairgrounds lease renewal
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern SCUGOG: On Monday, April 28th, Scugog Council gathered at the Council Chambers on Perry Street to...
Brandon Clark
May 162 min read


Agricultural Advisory Committee delivers annual update to Scugog Council
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently received the 2024 annual update...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


Food strategy report presented to Kawartha Lakes councillors
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition recently marked a...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


Scugog hears key planning presentation on agricultural growth in North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Planning and Community Affairs...
darryl knight
Apr 252 min read


Showcasing Community Spirit: Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Success of 2024 International Plowing Match
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the City of Kawartha Lakes Council meeting, on...
darryl knight
Apr 162 min read


Sweet traditions return: Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival set for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The 28th annual Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival is set to...
darryl knight
Apr 32 min read


Scugog reviews updated agreement for Port Perry Lakefront Farmers’ Market
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently approved an updated land use...
darryl knight
Apr 32 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club news
by Helen Nicolaou Spring is such an exciting time of the year, as gardeners look forward to seeing signs of their fall-planted bulbs...

The Standard
Mar 262 min read


Little Britain hosts the first ever Agriculture Network of Kawartha Lakes Summit!
Please join us for a gathering of board members of the local farm organizations and representatives from agri-businesses within Kawartha...

The Standard
Mar 262 min read


Peavey Mart closing all Canadian stores
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE/LINDSAY: Peavey Mart has announced they will be closing all of their Canadian locations, including...

Dan Cearns
Feb 53 min read


Kawartha Farmfest welcomes a new farm to their event
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Farmfest is welcoming a new location for this year’s event, Shannon O’Donnell’s farm,...

Dan Cearns
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Lewis family hosts annual Threshing Day event
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: This Sunday, July 21st, the Lewis Family invites the community to their annual Threshing Day...
darryl knight
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Ross Doble Inc. Customer Appreciation Celebration
JUDY HOWE Ross Doble Inc. SUNDERLAND: Ross Doble Inc. is proud to announce their Customer Appreciation Day, on May 11th. They are...

The Standard
May 1, 20241 min read


Barry Timbers: The plowing match champion of champions
JAY MEILIUNAS The Standard The longest-standing Canadian Plow Champion, in the history of the Organization, Barry Timbers, has...

The Standard
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Local high school students bring their thoughts to Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local I.E. Weldon Secondary School students addressed Kawartha Lakes Council recently in...

Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard The rainy days have motivated me to take time to clean out and spruce up the tired winter...
darryl knight
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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