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The 18th annual Trish’s Wish walk-a-thon on June 5th
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: It’s time to clean off your running shoes and get ready for June 5th. Trish’s Wish...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Brock council denies developer permission to burn, citing environmental concerns
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has decided not to allow a Beaverton site...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Durham Police Association calls for more staff in the 911 call centre
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police Association is raising a concern...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes council declares support for frontline workers, stresses shop local message
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Lakes councillors stated their support for frontline...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read
Kawartha Lakes limiting when fireworks can be discharged
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has passed a bylaw...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Durham MPPs announce support for Virtual Learning at Durham College and Ontario Tech University
DARLENE BLOOM, Office of Lindsey Park MPP DURHAM: The Ontario Government is providing over $4 million in support of 12 innovative virtual...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Ontario opens some outdoor amenities, announces provincial reopening roadmap
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government provided a three-step...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Local police officer supports community mental health
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Police Officer Jon Perrin knows mental health...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read
Students rally to support local teacher allegedly put on administrative leave
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, May 13th, students and local residents...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20212 min read
HKPR’s top doctor provides an update on COVID-19 vaccine situations
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Vaccine news was again a hot topic during a media...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20212 min read
Cases continuing to decline in North Durham, Kawartha Lakes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Local communities are continuing to see a trend...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read
5 Victorian Era Games
Lawn Tennis Lawn tennis was officially invented in 1874, according to Durham University, and quickly grew in popularity. Major T. H. Gem...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20213 min read
A brief history of Queen Victoria
Victoria’s marriage was the first of a reigning queen of England in 286 years. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s wedding, which took...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20215 min read
Kawartha Lakes looking at new ways to handle city finances
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes council members provided input for the...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20213 min read
S.A. Cawker Public School achieves third place in Canadian kids’ contest
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Colleen Green
May 20, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes community mourning loss of former Mayor
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Former Kawartha Lakes mayor Barbara Kelly has died at...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read
NEW Community FUND LAUNCHES
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes announced the launch of a new Fund, on Monday, May 17th. The newly established Fund is...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read
Province extends stay-at-home order to early June
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government has decided to extend...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read
Ontario Extending Stay-at-Home Order Until June 2
TORONTO: With the new, more contagious variants continuing to pose significant risks, the Ontario government, in consultation with the...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20214 min read
Kawartha Lakes endorses moving forward with ATV road use, but still specifics to iron out
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has decided to move forward...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20213 min read
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