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Smallmouth Bass capital logo created for Brock Township
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has had a new logo created, to commemorate their title of 'Smallmouth Bass Capital...

Dan Cearns
Jun 22, 20232 min read


Fire at Manvers One Stop Restaurant and Convenience prevented
JAMES J. GREEN, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Spontaneity, like rain, can either be a bad thing or a blessing. This past Monday morning,...

James J. Green
Jun 16, 20233 min read


Air quality index now set at high risk in Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: Local health units are warning about a recent change in air quality, due to forest fires....

Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Thorah Concession Road 5, Watermain Construction
BROCK: Construction of a 300 millimetre PVC and 400 millimetre CPP Watermain on Thorah Concession Road 5 from Cedar Beach Road to Lake...

The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Scugog firefighters help to rescue a horse from a well
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog firefighters were tasked with a unique situation in late May, saving a horse from a well. The...

The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Chalk Lake Springs temporarily closed during Lake Ridge Road construction
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham, in cooperation with the City of Pickering, the Town of Whitby, and the townships of...

The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes takes next step in short-term rental property regulation
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken the next step in regulating short-term rental properties in...
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Jun 15, 20232 min read
DDSB, local CUPE division, ratify their collective bargaining agreements
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board has ratified agreements reached with bargaining units for the school...

Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20232 min read


How Can You Celebrate the Environment in 2023?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard Canadian Environment Week 2023 started on June 4th and ended on June 10th. However, Canadians are still...
Courtney McClure
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Scugog Township moving forward with a service delivery review
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is moving forward with a review of its municipal services. At a Special Council...

Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Strawberries and the Mishkodeh
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Foundation Coordinator KAWARTHA LAKES: The Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous Knowledge invites the community to gather...

The Standard
Jun 15, 20232 min read
James Gladstone-Trailblazer
James Basil Gladstone, Kainai (Blood) interpreter, farmer, rancher, Indigenous rights advocate, senator (born 21 May 1887 at Mountain...
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Jun 15, 20232 min read


What is National Indigenous Peoples Day?
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse...

The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Scugog firefighters battle a stubborn fire on Scugog Island
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: A fire on Scugog Island, on Monday, June 5th, is estimated to have caused $1,250,000 in losses. Scugog...

Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20231 min read


DDSB making progress on construction of new Beaverton school
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: Work is underway on the creation of a new school, to consolidate Beaverton Public School (PS) and Thorah...

Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20231 min read
One man killed in single vehicle collsion in Brock Township
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: A 62-year-old Beaverton man has died, after his vehicle left a Brock Township roadway and drove into a...

Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Lane restrictions on Sandford Road in the Township of Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions, on Sandford Road, in the Township of Uxbridge,...

The Standard
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Omemee Swans support community health with MRI donation
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: The Omemee Swans know to support our community by fundraising, through their...

The Standard
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Durham Region and Township of Scugog wins 2023 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham and Township of Scugog was recently named a recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Municipal...

The Standard
Jun 9, 20232 min read


New program from BBBS of North Durham provides a Big Start to youth in the community
AMY STEVENSON, BBBS of North Durham SCUGOG: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (BBBSND) is excited to announce a new initiative, to...

The Standard
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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