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Kawartha Lakes Food Source ready for a Jolly good time at the 12th Annual Lindsay Jolly Jog
KAWARTHA LAKES: Save the date of November 27th because it is time for the 12th Annual Lindsay Jolly Jog! The Jolly Jog is a festive and...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Jamie Schmale among politicians named to Shadow Cabinet
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Erin O’Toole recently announced who will hold the...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20211 min read
How to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians during winter
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Daylight Saving Time came to an end on November 7th. Since then, the days are becoming...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Outpouring of support from local community following the death of KLPS Officer
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) and the...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Brock Township implementing changes for 2022 meetings
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is implementing a few changes to their...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Exploring the Wilds of Southern Haliburton County with Ed Poropat
JAY THIBERT, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Join intrepid naturalist and educator Ed Poropat, as he takes us on a tour of his...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Barbara Doyle is the local NDP candidate for 2022
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The NDP’s Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Provincial...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20211 min read
PERSPECTIVE – Estate Process – Part 2
BRIAN J. EVANS, Special to The Standard Further to the last ‘Perspective,’ this is the second in the series on Estate Planning issues...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20213 min read
Kawartha Lakes to investigate several options as part of Fenelon Falls crossing project
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is moving forward with...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes to look at restricting truck traffic on four rural roads
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes will look at possibly...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Free Little Food Pantry at Kirkfield Public Library
Liza Hancock, Free Little Food Pantry KAWARTHA LAKES: We are pleased to announce that a Free Little Food Pantry is now open at the...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20213 min read
Ontario government proposes minimum wage increase
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing legislation to...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20211 min read
The History of Remembrance Day in Canada
Remembrance Day is a yearly memorial day observed in many Commonwealth countries, including Canada, to remember those who died in...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20216 min read
National Silver cross Mother
The Royal Canadian Legion The Memorial Cross, more often referred to as the Silver Cross, was first authorized on December 1st, 1919. It...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20213 min read
War Amputee Veterans Started 100-Year Legacy
Of the thousands of Canadian soldiers who were wounded while serving in the First and Second World Wars, many returned home missing...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Ontario Enshrining the Right to Wear Poppies in the Workplace
SHANNON WHITTEKER, Office of Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism The Ontario government is introducing legislation today; if...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
The Dignity of the Flag
Government of Canada The National Flag of Canada should be displayed only in a manner appropriate for this important national symbol. It...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20214 min read
How to wear a Poppy
Royal Canadian Legion Wear a Poppy to Remember Throughout the Remembrance period, we see Poppies worn with pride in every corner of our...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Poppy Trust Funds
Royal Canadian Legion Your contributions directly support Canada’s Veterans and their families, while ensuring Canada never forgets. Use...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
100th Anniversary of the Poppy
Royal Canadian Legion Each November, Poppies bloom on the lapels and collars of millions of Canadians. The significance of the Poppy can...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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