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Terry Coyne seeks to bring his experience to Scugog council
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Terry Coyne is looking to bring his experience as a business owner and longtime member of the Rotary...
Colleen Green
Sep 7, 20221 min read


Jim Riches looking to help Kawartha Lakes move forward if elected as mayor
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Jim Riches is seeking to become the next mayor of the City of Kawartha Lakes. “I’ve been in the...
Colleen Green
Sep 7, 20222 min read


Scugog acclaimed municipal candidates looking forward to the next term of council
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The acclaimed Scugog municipal election candidates are excited about getting to work next term....
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20223 min read


Demolition Derby a highlight at Port Perry Fair
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Edge Motorsports is once again bringing the demolition derby to the Port Perry Fair. The derby, back by...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Extreme Rodeo highlights entertainment at Port Perry Fair
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Since it debuted in 2014, the Extreme Rodeo has become a staple of the entertainment at the Port Perry...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


FMX rides into the 2022 Port Perry Fair
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Fair is offering death-defying FMX motocross action this year. There will be three FMX...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Port Perry Fair Pet Show 2022
PET SHOW – Monday, September 5th at 11 a.m. REGISTRATION – Monday, September 5th at 10:30 a.m. Pet Show Classes 1.) Best Costume 2.) Best...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Ryan Vanlieshout opening for Madeline Merlo
It all started at a young age for Ryan. Growing up playing accordion along side his grandfather to performing on stage playing guitar an...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Madeline Merlo headlining the Port Perry Fair concert
As an artist, Vancouver-native Madeline Merlo personifies her coastal upbringing – and nothing states that case stronger than the laid...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20223 min read


Durham police moving forward with Chief selection process
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police Services Board has chosen a recruitment firm to help them with their process...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


What is Durham Vision Zero?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Vision Zero was approved by the Durham Regional Council in 2019 to help reduce...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Faye McGee hopes to get community involved in local politics again, if elected
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Faye McGee is looking to restore the City of Kawartha Lakes’ personal connection with its...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Chief Administrative Officer, Ingrid Svelnis Contract Extended
BROCK: The Township of Brock announced, on Tuesday, August 23rd, the extension of CAO Ingrid Svelnis’ contract to the end of December...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Kawartha Lakes council enters lame duck phase
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is now in lame duck position, following the closing of municipal...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Federal electoral boundaries could change Durham ridings
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: Changes could be coming to some of Durham Region’s federal ridings. The Federal Electoral Boundaries...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Ryan Vanlieshout opening for Madeline Merlo
It all started at a young age for Ryan. Growing up playing accordion along side his grandfather to performing on stage playing guitar an...
Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Madeline Merlo headlining the Port Perry Fair concert
As an artist, Vancouver-native Madeline Merlo personifies her coastal upbringing – and nothing states that case stronger than the laid...
Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20223 min read


Several local candidates to be acclaimed, races grow in other wards as municipal election nomination
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The majority of Scugog council will be acclaimed as the municipal election nomination...
Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20222 min read


DRPS make an arrest following a Blackstock convenience store robbery
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Police (DRPS) have issued an update regarding their investigation into a convenience...
Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Ontario government announces next phase of ‘Plan to Stay Open’
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Ontario government officials have announced the next phase of their ‘Plan to Stay Open’,...
Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20221 min read
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