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Bargaining continues this week between Ontario Tech University, faculty association
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: Negotiations on a collective bargaining agreement are expected...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Whitby Autonomous Vehicle Electric shuttle pilot conclusion
DURHAM: The Whitby Autonomous Vehicle Electric (WAVE) shuttle pilot project will conclude testing in February 2022. The project team...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read


HKPR’s top doctor provides input on trucker convoy protests
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read
COVID-19 cases remain in similar position as previous week
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: COVID-19 case numbers in North Durham and...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read


Brock Township starts deliberations on final budget<br>for this term of Council
by The Standard | Podcast February 10th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Brock-Budget-Feb-10th-2022.mp3...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Ontario government confident in three phase reopening approach
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government remains confident in...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Todd McCarthy named Durham’s Conservative candidate
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Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Federal Indian Day School Class Members are encouraged to submit a claim before the July 13th, 2022,
ASHLEY KENLEY, Federal Indian Day School Class Action OTTAWA: With approximately six months to the claim submission deadline on July...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20223 min read


Conservative Party removes Erin O’Toole as leader
by The Standard | Podcast February 10th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Erin-OToole-Removed-Feb-10th-202...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read
How to stay safe on Lake Scugog this winter
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Each year, Lake Scugog opens up a large skating rink to the public. But there are some things...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20222 min read


Local Kawartha Lakes health unit working with local boards to create school clinics
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20221 min read


Freedom Convoy passes through Durham
JAMES J. GREEN The Standard DURHAM: Local supporters showed up early along highway 401 in Whitby on Thursday, January 27th, to support...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20221 min read


Uxbridge Township applies for My Main Street community grant
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge has applied for My Main Street, a community grant. The program is a...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Ontario Liberals nominate former Durham MPP as an election candidate
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A familiar face is returning to the local political...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20221 min read


Brock council to look at outdoor ice rink project for the next winter season
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is pushing an outdoor ice rink project to...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20222 min read


Professional Snowcross Racers return to Lindsay February 5th and 6th
SHANICE SPROULE, Project Manager, Lindsay Agricultural Society KAWARTHA LAKES: Canada’s best Snowmobile, Snow Bike and UTV racers roll...
Colleen Green
Feb 3, 20221 min read
HKPR still seeing Moderna hesitancy from local community
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read


Brock changes a speed limit and considers changing several others
Brock changes a speed limit and considers changing several others by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Ontario announces three-step approach to lifting health measures
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has announced a new...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Ontario Omicron cases could peak by the end of this month
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Health officials stated, this current wave of...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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