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MPP Park introduces Bill to reduce<br>loneliness and social isolation
OFFICE OF LINDSAY PARK, MPP for Durham DURHAM: On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, Lindsey Park,...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20221 min read


Military training exercises<br>held in Uxbridge
CAPTAIN ERIKA PALAKOVIC, Department of National Defence Members of 32 Territorial Battalion Group (32 TBG) exercised their communications...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20221 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard With a great sigh of relief, the first day of spring has come and was a welcome sight with the...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Kawartha Lakes to consider creation of two community recreational amenities in 2023
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes will consider two...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Tom Regina named Green Party candidate in the Kawartha Lakes riding
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Tom Regina has been named the Green Party of Ontario’s...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read


It’s more than just a licence<br>for your pet
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you ever thought about the importance of buying a licence or tag for your pet’s collar?...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read


What is Durham’s 20-year waste management plan?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Did you know Durham Region has a long-term waste management plan? The plan, approved by...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read


Ontario government announces retention payment<br>for some nurses within the province
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: According to a press release, sent out on March 7th, 2022, the provincial government is...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read


DDSB to remove masking requirement, will continue to provide masks until June
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: As the mask mandate lifts in most settings across the...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read


The history of St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17th. St. Patrick was a larger-than-life figure who has been ingrained in Irish...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20222 min read


How to protect yourself from fraudsters targeting seniors
(NC) Fraudsters have taken advantage of the pandemic, from telephone calls to suspicious emails or text messages, to prey on consumers’...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20221 min read


No timeline yet for return of in-person Brock Township meetings
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has not yet decided on a date for when...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Kawartha Lakes taking down Lindsay service club info sign
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Economic Development...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Jason Ward withdraws from Kawartha Lakes mayoral race
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Jason Ward has taken himself out of the race to be Kawartha Lakes’ next mayor. In a social media...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20222 min read


The Scugog Kids Clothing And Toy Sale is back
STEPHANIE HERRERA, The Standard April 23rd, 2022! This is the largest consignor charity event in Scugog, and the committee is excited to...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Hazardous conditions on<br>and around bodies of water
SUE JAGMINAS, Senior Communications Advisor, LSRSA Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRSA) is reminding residents of the...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20222 min read


Ontario announces new elementary science curriculum
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has announced the creation of a new elementary science curriculum,...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20221 min read


Exploring the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil with Cara Gregory
North Durham Nature Club is hosting a webinar about the Atlantic Rainforest, on March 22nd at 7 p.m. The Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil is...
Colleen Green
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Fantastic support for Kinsmen TV Bingo benefits patient care at RMH
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation The Kinsmen Club of Lindsay is advancing its mission to serve...
Colleen Green
Mar 10, 20222 min read


Miller Paving’s Boyington Pit 3 receives OSSGA’s Progressive Rehabilitation Award
RICHARD HILLIER, Manager, Communications, Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association UXBRIDGE: Miller Paving’s Boyington Pit 3 in the...
Colleen Green
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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