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Kawartha Lakes Food Source tackling hunger in CKL for 20 years
The idea for a central depot for local food banks was borne in 2000, when a collective of community members, representing a variety of...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20222 min read
New program will help people to start rewarding careers on farms and at racetracks
Harry Godfrey, Office of the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development ANCASTER: The Ontario government is investing $2.1...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Active COVID-19 cases continue to be reported in local areas
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: While virus transmission has lessened since the...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
94 percent of Durham Regional Police members are vaccinated
DAN CEARNS, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police are reporting, 94 percent of their members are vaccinated against...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
HKPR closing a couple of COVID-19 mass immunization clinics
DAN CEARNS, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) will be closing some of...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Construction controversy in Scugog Township
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard SCUGOG: Did you hear about the proposed townhouses going up in Port Perry? These townhouses are...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20222 min read
Premier defends decision to loosen public health measures
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has defended the Ontario...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Ontario Launches Program to Increase Hands-On Training Opportunities for More PSWs and Nurses
Today, the Ontario government announced a $73 million investment over three years to train and provide clinical placements for over...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Investment increasing access to supports in rural and remote communities
Kailie Oortwyn, Office of MPP Laurie Scott KAWARTHA/HALIBURTON: The Ontario government is addressing the growing strain on services due...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
TLDSB trustees hear positive COVID-19 related updates
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Outdoor activities to do with your kids this winter
(NC) Many of us are dreading another pandemic winter cooped up at home. But instead of worrying, now is the time to plan some fun things...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Weight restrictions on Lake Ridge Road to improve traffic safety
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham has implemented a maximum weight restriction, of 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle, for...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Brock tweaks proposed naming policy
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has finalized a naming policy for their...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Ontario to make info public on serious criminal proceedings involving teachers
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is taking a step to making...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
How do you remember Veterans in your community?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: At the Royal Canadian Uxbridge Legion, branch 170, in Uxbridge, they host a number of events to...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Urgent need for crossing guards in Scugog Township
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is having trouble recruiting and retaining crossing guards, according...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Strike begins for Ontario Tech University faculty
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: Ontario Tech University’s faculty members have hit the picket...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Ontario invests in Kawartha Lakes manufacturers to boost regional economy
REBECCA BOZZATO, Office of Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is supporting...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20223 min read
Amphibians and their Larvae with Peter Mills
DURHAM: Join the North Durham Nature Club as they present the webinar, Amphibians and their Larvae with Peter Mills. Frogs and...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Rosemary Sadlier, Member of the Order of Ontario
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario For more than 30 years, Rosemary Sadlier has advocated for the...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20223 min read
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