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Scugog implements Spring Burn Ban
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: As of Saturday, April 9th, the Township of Scugog has implemented a township-wide spring burn ban. “No...
Colleen Green
Apr 19, 20221 min read
Pysanky: The Beautiful Tradition of Ukrainian Easter Eggs and How to Make Your Own
Jessica Stewart Mymodernmet.com The start of spring means that Easter is on the horizon, which for many people means one thing, it’s time...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20224 min read
Passover is a celebration of freedom
Passover is a Jewish celebration that begins this year at sundown on March 27 and ends on April 4. Passover typically occurs around the...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20222 min read
What are the Stations of the Cross and their importance?
Christianity.com The Stations of the Cross refer to a series of paintings or depictions of the events of the Passion of Christ and the...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20224 min read
Community invited to annual Good Friday Walk
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: After a two year hiatus due to Covid, Scugog residents are invited to participate in the twenty second...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Easter bonnet contest and egg hunt return to Port Perry
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: After a hiatus of a couple of years, the Easter Bonnet contest and the Easter Egg Hunt will be returning...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Reading Buddies at the Uxbridge Public Library
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Reading Buddies program at the Uxbridge public library fosters reading literacy through...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20222 min read
New wave of COVID-19 was confirmed by HKPR health unit
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has confirmed we are in a new...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20221 min read
MPP Park’s Bill to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation Passes Second Reading
OFFICE OF LINDSEY PARK, MPP for Durham QUEEN’S PARK: On Thursday, April 7th, Bill 104, The Connected Communities Act, 2022, passed second...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Ontario government officially removes tolls for the use of Highways 412 and 418
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has officially removed tolls from two highways. On Tuesday, April...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Kawartha Lakes to restrict truck traffic on four rural road stretches
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: To protect a number of rural roads from breaking down from truck traffic pressure, the City of...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20222 min read
Uxbridge receives provincial funds for their revitalization project
DAN CEARNS, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge has secured provincial funding for their Downtown Revitalization project. On...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Beaverton Supportive Housing wins Canadian Architect Award
LEIGH MCEACHRAN, Communications Advisor, The Regional Municipality of Durham DURHAM: The proposed design for the Beaverton Supportive...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20221 min read
Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes
VANESSA DE MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care CANNINGTON: The Ontario government is adding 73 new and 247 upgraded...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Funding will promote public awareness and healing for 39 member First Nations
CURTIS LINDSAY, Office of Indigenous Affairs Ontario is providing $412,500 to support the Anishinabek Nation with a range of initiatives,...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
$17.1 million investment will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and improve access to care
ALEXANDRA HILKENE, Office of Minister Elliott As part of its plan to build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system better prepared...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Virus cases increasing in some municipalities
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Active COVID-19 case numbers have increased in some municipalities. According to the...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20221 min read
High Mortality Incident in<br>Poultry Flock Near Your Farm Feather Board Command Centre
The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) was made aware of a high mortality incident in a poultry flock in your area. FBCC is strongly...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Palmer Park playground is getting a makeover this Autumn
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Have you ever wondered how old the playground equipment in Palmer Park is? According to Carol...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
More Homes for Everyone Act is a good<br>first step toward increasing housing stock
GRANT CAMERON, RESCON The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is applauding legislation introduced by the province today...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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