DARRYL KNIGHT, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Potholes, ruts, and washboard surfaces have become a daily frustration for drivers across Scugog Township this spring, as lingering frost and wet weather delay much-needed grading on the area’s gravel roads. Following a harsh and unpredictable winter, many rural roads are in rough shape, prompting residents to ask when repairs will begin. Timing is critical for grading operations. As frost leaves the

One of Ontario’s most historic paddling events is back. The 46th annual Marsh Mash will hit the water on Saturday, May 9th, welcoming canoeists, kayakers, stand-up paddleboarders, and outrigger paddlers from across the province. The canal, which surrounds the Holland Marsh, provides one of the best canoe racing courses in Ontario. Marsh Mash offers a wide range of recreational and competitive race categories. Distances range from five kilometres to 28 km, including adult and

DARRYL KNIGHT, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A proposal which could reshape how school boards are governed across Ontario is drawing concern at the municipal level, with Brock Council throwing its support behind a request for further oversight and public consultation. At its Monday, April 13th meeting, Brock Council endorsed a motion supporting the Durham District School Board (DDSB) in its call for the Ombudsman of Ontario to review the potenti

SCUGOG: The township of Port Perry is set to become an international hotspot for equestrian sport this spring, as Restoration Ranch welcomes riders, from across North America, for a four-day Working Equitation event, from May 28th to May 31st. The show will serve as a critical qualifying event, for the World Equitation Games, scheduled to take place in Spain this September. Hosted by Working Equitation Canada (WECAN), the event will feature riders, from Ontario, Vermont, Nort

DARRYL KNIGHT, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A year of transition and tempered growth defined development activity across the Township of Scugog in 2025, as municipal staff took on full responsibility for planning approvals while navigating broader economic headwinds. The Planning and Community Affairs Committee received the 2025 Planning and Building Development Activity Report during its April 20th meeting, offering a detailed look at how shi

RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital is inviting community members to help shape the future of healthcare in Kawartha Lakes. Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is hosting four Community Town Halls, focused on Master Planning and what the future holds for our hospital and community. Whether it be physical infrastructure and the long-term space needs of the hospital, to clinical programs which will be needed over the next 10 – 20 years to serve our community, the To

DARRYL KNIGHT, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard A season defined by resilience and a raucous home crowd came to a close, in dramatic fashion, for the Uxbridge Bruins, on Tuesday, April 14th. Backed by more than 800 fans, at the Bear Den, the Bruins battled until the final horn, but fell, 4–3, to the Frankford Huskies, in Game 6 of the Provincial Junior Hockey League Eastern Conference championship series, ending their playoff run one step short of the fin

COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: Residents in Port Perry were met with a startling scene on Friday, April 10th, when an electric hybrid vehicle caught fire while exiting the McDonald's plaza just off Simcoe Street. Emergency crews responded quickly to the incident, where flames were seen engulfing the vehicle shortly after it left the parking area. Witnesses reported smoke billowing from the car before the re intensied, prompting concerns among nearby motorists and busin