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The Port Perry Mudmen concert has been postponed to April 23rd
SCUGOG: Mudmen Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors have yet weathered another storm surviving the long covid 19 world shut down. Back and...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Rebate program cuts property taxes and energy costs; New cash flow supports providing up to $7.5 bil
EMILY HOGEVEEN, Office of Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance The Ontario government is introducing new supports for many of the...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20223 min read
Should you test your indoor air?
(NC) Testing your indoor air sounds like a great idea. But pollutants such as mould and chemicals are difficult to measure correctly, and...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Tips for coping with anxiety and sadness during COVID
(NC) There’s no doubt that the pandemic has caused stress and anxiety for many people across Canada and around the world. Even if you...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 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. Instead of worrying, now is the time to plan some fun things to...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
PERSPECTIVE – Estate Process – Part #4
BRIAN J. EVANS, Special to The Standard As the Estate process continues, consider some of these practical steps to help achieve a desired...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20223 min read
Ontario building new child care spaces for families in Brock Township
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP SUNDERLAND: The Ontario government is investing $1.6 million to create 49 new child care...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Virus case numbers ramp up to start 2022 in North Durham, Kawartha Lakes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: COVID-19 case numbers are at record levels...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
HKPR’s top doctor discusses balancing act of living with COVID-19
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With COVID-19 looking like it’s here to stay in...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
Ontario government announces new measures to ‘blunt’ latest wave of virus cases
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: With COVID-19 case numbers rising to record...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Did you know?
Lights on a Christmas tree may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but people who can’t wait to deck the halls each December may be...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Province supports economic growth and job creation with additional funding for critical infrastructu
SAFA KHAN, Office of MPP Bethlenfalvy UXBRIDGE: The Ontario government is providing $1,945,739 to help build and repair local...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Christmas Quiz
Trying to figure out a way to make your family Christmas party or family time a little more exciting? Want to impress everyone you know...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Year in Review – Part 12 of 12 – December
Continued from “Year in Review – Part 11 – November” (https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/year-in-review-part-11-november/) Brock lets...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20212 min read
Year in Review – Part 11 – November
Continued from “Year in Review – Part 10 – October” (https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/year-in-review-part-10-october/) Brock to continue...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20214 min read
Year in Review – Part 10 – October
Continued from “Year in Review – Part 9 – September” (https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/year-in-review-part-9-september/) Kawartha Lakes...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Year in Review – Part 9 – September
Ontario launches proof of vaccination requirement DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is moving forward with vaccination requirements...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Year in Review – Part 8 – August
Continued from “Year in Review – Part 7 – July” (https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/year-in-review-part-7-july/) Robert Rock becomes a...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Year in Review – Part 7 – July
Ontario moves to Step Three DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The provincial government is moving Ontario into Step Three of their reopening framework...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20212 min read
Year in review – Part 6 – June
Continued from “Year in Review – Part 5 – May” (https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/year-in-review-part-5-may/) Scugog makes CT scanner...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20214 min read
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