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New indoor playground open in Uxbridge
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: KidsPop is a new indoor play facility, opened in Uxbridge. According to the owner, Matthew...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20213 min read
HKPR incentivizing youth vaccinations with a new contest
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: To encourage younger populations to get the COVID-19...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Tips for first-time RV drivers
Whether it’s the welcoming weather or the chance to follow a favorite football team or, of course, the awe-inspiring scenery, summer...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20212 min read
KLFS making a stink over local food insecurity
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is excited to announce the kickoff of their 2021 Stinky Fish Challenge fundraiser....
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20212 min read
How to keep gardens safe in summer heat waves
Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Help send local girl to Mexico for an international dance competition in 2022
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/NORTH DURHAM: A local teenager from Fenelon Falls is competing with her dance team for...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Ontario ministry finds Pinecrest Nursing Home failed to follow best infection control measures in 20
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon was inspected by...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20213 min read
Scugog appoints Robert Rock as Ward 3 Councillor
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Robert Rock has been chosen as the next Scugog Island...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Maud of Leaskdale – Ten Years!
BARB PRATT, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Maud of Leaskdale is a one-woman play conceived and compiled ten years ago by playwright...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20214 min read
E-Mission Electric Vehicle Initiative Partnership
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Oshawa Power and Elexicon Energy have partnered on a region-wide zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Impaired driver arrested in Beaverton
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: A 30-year-old woman was arrested in Beaverton for impaired...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
17 year-old charged with assault in Beaverton
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Durham Regional Police (DRPS) have charged a 17-year-old man...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Local animal shelters in need of donations
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard DURHAM: Animal shelters in North Durham and Kawartha Lakes are in need of food donations. The...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
COVID-19 cases starting to increase again locally
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: COVID-19 case numbers are starting to...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Conversations with the Unvaccinated
DR. JENSEN & DR. WILSON ̓ S, Uxbridge Cottage Hospital UXBRIDGE: A fourth wave of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant is probable this...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20214 min read
Ontario Proposing to add Darlington Provincial Park into the Greenbelt
Office of Lindsey Park MPP DURHAM: The Ontario government is announcing their intention to add Darlington Provincial Park to the...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Ontario investing in Kawartha Lakes water quality project
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is investing $44,500 towards a...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Do you have what it takes to be the next leader of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce?
SCUGOG: The Scugog Chamber of Commerce is committed to continuing to provide the leadership and representation that enables us to be the...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
Brock council raising awareness of idling law through signage
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is trying to help raise awareness among...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Kawartha Lakes announces reopening of recreational facilities
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced reopening its...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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