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Scugog approves the majority of their 2023 capital budget
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog council approved most of their 2023 capital budget, at a recent meeting. However, one project in...

Dan Cearns
Feb 9, 20232 min read


New and inclusive playground at Palmer Park is complete!
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: The long-awaited new Palmer Park playground equipment has been completed. Construction finished on...
Courtney McClure
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Scugog library enters into a partnership to add an outreach worker
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Region of Durham and the Scugog Memorial Public Library are partnering to bring a new service to the...

Dan Cearns
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes libraries continue to be in demand in local communities
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes’ libraries are starting to see things start to normalize after a...

Dan Cearns
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Improper disposal of ashes is the believed cause of a recent Caesarea fire
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: A house fire in Caesarea, in the early morning of Tuesday, January 24th, according to Scugog Fire...

Dan Cearns
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Durham Children's Aid Society is hosting information sessions
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Children's Aid Society (CAS) will be hosting a few information sessions across the...
Courtney McClure
Feb 2, 20232 min read


58-year-old man dead after a single-vehicle crash in Brock
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: A 58-year-old man has died after his vehicle struck a tree, in Brock Township, on Monday, January 23rd....

Dan Cearns
Feb 2, 20231 min read


Beaverton school expected to be completed next year
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The new Beaverton Public School construction project is one of several school projects to have their...

Dan Cearns
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Scugog staff thanked for their winter efforts
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog thanked their staff for their work during the snowstorm over the 2022 Christmas...

The Standard
Jan 27, 20231 min read
The Eppel Family: Building innovation and boosting communities
OntarioTech University DURHAM: Jeno Eppel, past President of EHC Global, and his family, made a generous gift in 2020 to support Ontario...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20232 min read


37-year-old charged in Uxbridge homicide
DAN CEARNS, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Durham Regional Police (DRPS) have charged one suspect with Second Degree Murder, following Durham...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20231 min read
What is The Importance of Winter Maintenance?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Harsher weather can happen at any time, so it’s best to be prepared. That’s why the Township of...
Courtney McClure
Jan 26, 20232 min read


Durham police investigating a new threat to Uxbridge Secondary School
DAN CEARNS, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) continues to investigate threats to Uxbridge Secondary...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20232 min read


What Is myDurham 311 and How Does It Work?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region residents can now call 311 and receive information related to multiple...
Courtney McClure
Jan 26, 20231 min read


De-stigmatizing debt and helping clients rebuild their worth and thrive
Terance Brouse, MAVERICK TORONTO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE): Licensed Insolvency Trustees, Bromwich+Smith, today said November 2022 saw the highest...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20232 min read


Pandemic recovery and response to be a key focus for Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes will continue to focus on community pandemic recovery moving forward....

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Ontario aims at attracting healthcare workers from across Canada
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is looking to increase the province's complement of...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20232 min read


Support North House During the Coldest Night of the Year 2023
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Join the North House walk event for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) 2023, on the...
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Jan 20, 20232 min read


Ontario focusing on expanding services at independent clinics in three-step plan
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government has announced a new three-step plan to tackle the current...

The Standard
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Winter Warming Plan and shelter programs support the homeless in Durham Region
LEIGH McEACHRAN, Communications Advisor, Region of Durham DURHAM: Everyone deserves a roof over their head and warmth this winter, which...

The Standard
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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