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Transit Executive Committee: Safe Driver Awards and the Inclusive Community Grant
DURHAM: Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually, on Wednesday, May 5th, to discuss various Durham Region Transit...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
4 Tips to Ensure You’re Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place
DEBBI MAYSTER, On Behalf of OPEI Our backyards have taken on a greater importance in our lives since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yards, parks...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes committee to hold an environmental summit
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
Active COVID-19 cases decreasing in some areas
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Most local case numbers are showing a decrease...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
Ontario is Expanding Innovative Models to Deliver Better, Connected Care in Haliburton-Kawartha Lake
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Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
Three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis
The value of a retreat-like backyard was never more apparent than in 2020. Over the last year-plus, much of the world has been forced to...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
Province partners with Chiefs of Ontario to create First Nation-led Prosperity Table
CURTIS LINDSAY, Office of the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs The Ontario government is supporting the creation of a First Nations...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
DEAC hosting online information webinars during May
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) is hosting multiple webinars...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
HKPR top doctor happy with vaccine progress so far
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
The Uxbridge Farmers Market is back for another season
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Farmers Market is back for another spring and summer season. They opened on May...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
Brock council hoping to repair the relationship with housing corporation following Allan’s Pla
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is hopeful they can repair their...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20213 min read
One person killed in Beaverton collision
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: One driver was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
Virtual learning to be an option for Ontario students in the next school year
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Parents will have the option to enrol their...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
Bats, with Karen Vanderwolf and North Durham Nature
UXBRIDGE: Bats are amazing! But these animals, so critical to our environment and economy, are declining in Canada and abroad. North...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20211 min read
Funding to enhance fire safety training and inspections
DURHAM: MPP David Piccini and MPP Lindsey Park announced, on May 4th, the Ontario Government is investing $81,000 to help Fire Services...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20212 min read
Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of road rehabilitation on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20211 min read
Mobile CT scanner arrives at Ross Memorial Hospital
KAWARTHA LAKES: Today, Ross Memorial Hospital marked an important milestone in the process of replacing the community’s CT scanner, the...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20212 min read
HKPR provides promising COVID-19 vaccine update
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Discussion regarding the current COVID-19 vaccine...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20212 min read
Durham Region Non-Profit Housing responds after concerns are raised about Allan’s Place
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPH) has...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20213 min read
New cases continue to be reported in Kawartha Lakes and North Durham
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: While the province remains in a stay at home...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20211 min read
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