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Scugog council costs taxpayers just over $300,000 in 2022
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog council members cost taxpayers a total of $314,743 in 2022. Included, in Scugog's March 27th...

Dan Cearns
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Road closure in Township of Brock
BROCK: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a road closure, on Thorah Concession Road 5, in the Township of...

The Standard
Mar 29, 20231 min read


The sunshine list expands in local communities
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The annual public sector salary disclosure list, also known as the ‘Sunshine list’ has...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read


Tartan Day celebration 2023
SCUGOG: Tartan Day was officially recognized by the Government of Canada in 2009. The Declaration of Arbroath, which gave Scotland its...

The Standard
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Artists and makers wanted for ‘Made in Kawartha Lakes Show and Sale’
KAWARTHA LAKES: Artists and fine craft makers are invited to apply to the 5th annual Made in Kawartha Lakes (MIKL) Show and Sale, which...

The Standard
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Police services board states their appreciation for the outgoing interim police chief
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: Durham Regional Police Services Board members stated their appreciation for retiring Interim Police...

Dan Cearns
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Port Perry cadets celebrating 125 years of service
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The local 41 Port Perry High School Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps is celebrating a milestone...

Dan Cearns
Mar 24, 20231 min read


Scugog Website Navigation Testing Now Open
LORI BOWERS, Director Community Services, Township of Scugog SCUGOG: Scugog Township held a focus group on March 2nd to plan out how...

James J. Green
Mar 17, 20231 min read


Port Perry Lumberjacks facing elimination after three straight losses
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks are one loss away from being eliminated by the Uxbridge Bruins in their...

Dan Cearns
Mar 17, 20232 min read


DCO brings the music of the movies to Port Perry
SANDRA WEEKS, President DCO SCUGOG: The Durham Chamber Orchestra (DCO) is excited to bring their "At the Movies" concert to the Port...

The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Huck Finn Festival Returning in April 2023
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Get your rod, bait and tackle ready for the Uxbridge Huck Finn Youth Fishing Days, at Elgin Pond...
Courtney McClure
Mar 17, 20232 min read


MSIFN state their shock after Regional Greenbelt motion fails
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) have expressed their 'shock' at a Region of...

Dan Cearns
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Iconic Fenelon Falls Seniors' Centre Receives Generous Donation
CHERYL DYER, FFSC KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens' Club (FFSC) was selected by the 100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes as...

The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Ontario government reaches its goal for inspector hires
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has added a number of new long-term care home inspectors. At a press...

Dan Cearns
Mar 17, 20231 min read


Chief Medical Officer calls for a change to how healthcare is funded in a new report
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Ontario's top doctor is stressing the need for the province to learn lessons from the...

Dan Cearns
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes council to discuss possible water tracking options
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is going to consider ideas to help residents track their water use....

Dan Cearns
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Local Port Perry business holding a charity art auction
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry's Right at Home Realty is holding an Art Auction in support of Oak Ridges Hospice. The public...
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Mar 17, 20231 min read


Lake Scugog Enhancement Project takes a step forward with EA endorsement
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: After long discussions at two separate meetings, Scugog councillors have taken the next step with the...

Dan Cearns
Mar 9, 20232 min read


DDSB Welcomes Critically Acclaimed Author David A. Robertson
STEPHANIE AYLESWORTH, Communications Specialist, DDSB UXBRIDGE: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) recognizes Indigenous Peoples...

The Standard
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Join Local Volunteers on March 19th
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Step up and step out of your comfort zone and join many local businesses and organizations for the...
Courtney McClure
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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