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Operation BackPack Program
DURHAM: The United Way of Durham Region is pleased to announce the 14th consecutive year of our Operation BackPack program in Durham...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Lindsay’s Vince Dunn selected by Seattle Kraken
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Lindsay native and NHL defenceman Vince Dunn has been...
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20211 min read
Weed removal from Lake Scugog
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard SCUGOG: If you live on Lake Scugog, you may have noticed loose weeds laying on your shoreline....
Colleen Green
Aug 5, 20212 min read
How to handle consumer demand after the pandemic
Much about life after the pandemic is unknown. As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations continues across the globe, the world is beginning...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Pioneer Day – August 22nd, 2021
VICTORIA KARAKIAN, Assistant Curator, Scugog Shores Museum SCUGOG: Attend the Scugog Shores Museum’s annual fundraiser, Pioneer Day! See...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Additional funding to offset lost revenue from cancelled fairs and exhibits
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMAFRA The Ontario government is providing $1.1 million in additional funding to offer continued...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Ontario Supporting the Wine Agri-Tourism Sector
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The Ontario government is launching a new Winery...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOlAOU, Special to The Standard In anticipation of spring, as always, we all look forward to an outing to the local garden...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Covid-19 Uncertainty Forces Cancellation of IPM 2021
ONTARIO PLOWMEN’S ASSOCIATION KAWARTHA LAKES: For the second year in a row, the Directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
The Royal to Return in 2022
TORONTO: The 2021 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair announced, on Wednesday, July 14th, it will not take place in person this year. The...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by The Standard | Podcast July 22nd, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/07...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Summer fun with the Uxbridge Youth Centre
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: This summer, the Uxbridge Youth Centre (UYC) is running free online and outdoor events for...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20211 min read
HKPR provides COVID-19 update
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Recent crime in Beaverton concerns council
Recent crime in Beaverton concerns council by The Standard | Podcast July 22nd, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20211 min read
Housing crisis in North Durham
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Bidding wars for some homes along with prices in the market have been skyrocketing in...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
The advantages of RV travel
Individuals approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Mrs. Fields looks to complement Port Perry downtown area
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Mrs. Fields is returning to their roots with a new storefront, at 255 Queen Street, Port Perry. While...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
HKPR health unit seeing plateauing first dose vaccine numbers
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
New changes align with progress made under Roadmap to Reopen
VANESSA De MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-term Care In line with the move to Step Two of the government’s Roadmap to Reopen,...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Worlds Collide art show at Scugog Arts in Port Perry
SCUGOG: Scugog Arts Gallery at 175 B Queen Street in Port Perry is hosting Worlds Collide. The event opened on Saturday, July 10th and...
Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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