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Brock Township hopes to improve resident-council dialogue with a new charter
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township council is looking to improve communications...
Colleen Green
Jun 10, 20213 min read
Information about ticks and Lyme disease in Durham Region
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: There is a temporary suspension on tick submissions, regarding Lyme disease, to the...
Colleen Green
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Scugog makes $200,000 pledge to CT scanner campaign
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is committing $200,000 over four years...
Colleen Green
Jun 10, 20211 min read
Ontario government not allowing in-person classes until the Autumn
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Ontario provincial government officials announced, at...
Colleen Green
Jun 10, 20211 min read
Smaller active case numbers in North Durham, outbreaks lead the way in Kawartha Lakes cases
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: North Durham communities continue to see...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Statement from Chair Henry on discovery of 215 children’s remains at former residential school
DURHAM: The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read
COVID-19 outbreak rages on at Lindsay correctional centre
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Ontario Invests in 21st Century Skills Development and Introduces Tuition-Free PSW Program in Peterb
KAILIE COTTERILL, Office of MPP Laurie Scott KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is transforming virtual learning across the province,...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Brock Township announces Senior of the Year nominee
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is nominating resident Bill Davis for the...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Township advises residents to take Covid-19 precautions when hosting garage sales
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: Have you thought about starting up a garage sale this summer? Well, according to the...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Durham’s Regional Chair talks about recent initiatives and the pandemic during chamber event
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Chair John Henry provided an update on...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Brock Township announces a couple of staff retirements
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has announced two of their longtime Works...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20211 min read
New General Manager in the Bear Den
DARRYL KNIGHT, Uxbridge Bruins Communications Director UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Bruins Junior Hockey Club is pleased to announce, Jay...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Louie’s Cafe and Desserts Opens in Port Perry
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard Louie and Sophia, are proud to welcome everyone to their new Cafe and Dessert shop, conveniently located on...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20211 min read
Globus Theatre Announces Youth Summer Performance Camps for 2021
KAWARTHA LAKES: Globus Theatre has an exciting opportunity for youth, this summer, in Bobcaygeon! Registration is open now for kids ages...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read
Transform your ugly concrete into something beautiful
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: At Sierra Stone, they offer a safe, non-slip, durable and long-lasting finish to cover...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read
Spring Lawn Equipment: Get Ready for Backyarding in High Style This Year
DEBBI MAYSTER, On Behalf of OPEI Backyarding is the new trend which has emerged during the pandemic. Our backyards are where we eat,...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20213 min read
This is it. This is our time. This is our shot.
Dr. Carlye Jensen BSc MD CCFP(EM) Dr. Jennifer Wilson BSC MD CCFP(EM) FCFP UXBRIDGE: If the pandemic was a movie, we would now find...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium
Register today for a webinar on Tackling housing and homelessness through a rural and remote lens. This event will be hosted from June...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read
Kawartha Lakes Food Source launches a salsa brand with a social purpose
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is launching their own brand of salsa with a social purpose. Unlike massive...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
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