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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 16, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 3, 20252 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 26, 20252 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 26, 20252 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 5, 20253 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


Uxbridge plucks plan for backyard chickens
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In keeping with a recent report from the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC), as well as...
darryl knight
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Top trends in gardening
Helen Nicolaou, Pine Ridge Garden Club With the first day of spring behind us, we can now enjoy the extra daylight hours planning how to...

The Standard
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Celebrating Champions for over a century at the Royal Winter Fair
ONTARIO: Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country. The Royal Agricultural...

The Standard
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Uxbridge Farmer Wins Healthy Water Award
UXBRIDGE: The Healthy Water award has been given to Mike Lanigan, from Uxbridge Township. The Healthy Water award is apart of the annual...

The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Collaborative opportunity becomes reality for two local groups
KAREN YELLOWLEES, Durham Federation of Agriculture Administrative Coordinator DURHAM: Two active groups in the Durham Region farming...

The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Durham Region
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: According to a press release, sent out early this month, the Durham Region Health Department...
Courtney McClure
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Rotary Club continues to lead to way on sustainability in Uxbridge
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Rotary Club of Uxbridge recently received approval to work with the township on a local...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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