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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


Port Perry, Prince Albert United Church congregations to amalgamate
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The congregation of the Prince Albert United Church will be worshipping in their local Church for the...

Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Scugog council thanks crossing guards for their service
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog recognized their crossing guards for the work they do for the community, at a...

Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes paramedic Beatrice Frasca honoured with a provincial bravery medal
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In late May, Kawartha Lakes paramedic Beatrice Frasca received a unique honour, from the Ontario...

Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20233 min read


Durham region wins the OPWA Project of the year award for the micro-home supportive housing project
DURHAM: Durham Region has won the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) 2022 Project of the Year Award in the Structures, less than $2...

The Standard
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Lindsay Mall fire damage estimates pegged at $200,000
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A fire, at the Lindsay Square Mall, on Tuesday, May 30th, caused an estimated $200,000 in...

Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Durham MP states CSIS informed him of interference from China
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: MP Erin O'Toole has reportedly been told by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that China...

Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20232 min read


Roar by the Shores show to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Plans are currently underway for the 2023 Roar by the Shores Car show to return to its original format...

Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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