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5 common learning disabilities
Students are often told hard work is the path to success. Individuals who have learning disabilities may have to work even harder than...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20212 min read


Police dismantle grow operation which exceeded plant limit
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) was...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20211 min read


FBI testing holding up SIU investigation into Kawartha Lakes incident
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: An investigation, into a shootout in Kawartha Lakes...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20211 min read
Cases in small numbers in North Durham, Kawartha Lakes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: COVID-19 case numbers are in the single digits...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20211 min read


Durham police take a step to continue the police chief selection process
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police (DRPS) have taken another step in...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20211 min read
How to spot signs of cyberbullying
Despite its relative infancy, the internet has become so prevalent in daily life that it’s hard to imagine a time when it wasn’t so...
Colleen Green
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Customer retention strategies
Thriving businesses rely on their customers to sustain their success. Business owners spend ample time drawing up ways to attract...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Helping Ontario Food and Beverage Processors During COVID-19
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $6 million in projects, to help...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Buy local and fresh with Durham Farm Fresh
Buy local and fresh with Durham Farm Fresh by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Ontario Providing Additional Drought Support to Farmers
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is delivering immediate assistance for livestock farmers impacted by...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Funding Now Available for New-to-Ontario Automation and Machinery
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is investing in new partnerships in agri-food innovation, including...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Do you know the value of your food?
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Do you know how much your food is worth? Growing up, you may have been told not to play...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Taking Action for Ontario’s Tender Fruit Growers
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Government of Ontario is investing $867,484 to support Ontario Tender Fruit Growers...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Ontario Government Supporting Agricultural and Horticultural Societies in HAliburton-Kawartha Lakes-
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock The Ontario government is taking action, to help support...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Research Advancements to Generate Innovative Solutions to Address Emerging Industry Issues
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is investing $7 million into agri-food research projects which will...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Full In-Person LEX Opens September 17th, Runs for 10 days
HARRY STODDART, General Manager, Lindsay Agricultural Society KAWARTHA LAKES: The 167th Lindsay Exhibition will proceed as an in-person...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read


Brock Township looking at possible changes to noise bylaw
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is looking to address the issue of an...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read


Mandated vaccination policy, reopening pause among newly announced Ontario directives
by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mandated-Vaccination-Policy.mp3 DAN...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read


HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives
HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/up...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives
HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/up...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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