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Ontario announces<br>‘A Plan to Stay Open’
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing legislation to try to aid the province in keeping...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Many familiar names included in recently released Sunshine List
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Many municipal officials and staff members made it onto the Ontario government’s 2021...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Durham Police continue to see cases of seniors being targeted by scam callers
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) continue to hear about local seniors falling for scam calls, even...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Afternoon Paint in the Village
SCUGOG: Join artist Sarah Shaw for an afternoon of creativity and fun against the beautiful backdrop of Scugog Shores Museum Village....
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Uxbridge Swim Club competed at 2 Area Swim Meets
UXBRIDGE: Last weekend, the Uxbridge Swim Club had Swimmers racing outside of Uxbridge at two different Meets: the Pickering March Into...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Scugog council meeting held at the municipal office for the first time since 2020
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: For the first time in two years, Scugog councillors returned...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Town Hall 1873 restorations funded by Canada and Ontario
SCUGOG: The board of directors of Town Hall 1873 and the Township of Scugog are excited to announce they have received funding from the...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20223 min read
HKPR confirms first Influenza case in a couple of years
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Markham Bowl teams up with Blair Osborne & June Thomas
Markham Bowl will be hosting a Mini Bingo Bowling event to generate funds for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, supporting the Princess...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20221 min read
TLDSB hopes to give parents peace of mind as health measures ease in Ontario
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: While the provincial government starts to lift...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Chimney Hill Way:<br>residents’ safety concerns
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Some local residents have various safety concerns regarding the proposed development near Chimney...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Kawartha Lakes suspends Councillor Ashmore’s remuneration for two weeks after Integrity Commis
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has decided to sanction...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20223 min read
Kawartha Lakes council votes in favour of a salary increase
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes council has approved a...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Unique ways local businesses can work together
The effects of a thriving small business sector are undeniable. A post-pandemic return to normal could help small businesses regain that...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Durham Region celebrates<br>World Water Day on March 22nd
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham reminds residents about the value of water and the importance of practising water efficiency...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Scugog Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 21st
SHAWN LACKIE, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Given the latest developments regarding the pandemic, it looks like it’s full speed ahead...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20224 min read
Effects of the Ukrainian conflict on food security are already being felt in the Middle East and Nor
JOANNE LEVITAN, IFAD ROME: As war continues to rage in Ukraine, the effects of rising food prices and shortages of staple crops are...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20223 min read
KLAC Annual Art Show and<br>Sale Returns in Bold New Location
LESLEY DRUMMOND, KLAC KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Arts Council (KLAC) is pleased to announce the Made in Kawartha Lakes (MIKL)...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Connecting Seniors Through Theatre On and Offstage
SCUGOG: Theatre on the Ridge is pleased to announce that, through Employment and Social Development Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Ontario launches five new ONroute electric vehicle charging stations
Palmer Lockridge, Office of the Minister of Energy Ontario is delivering on its commitment to bring electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
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