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TLDSB trustees hear an update on the 2023/2024 budget process
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) Superintendent of Business Services, Tim Ellis,...

The Standard
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes to review the state of Potts Shore Road in Fenelon Falls
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is moving forward with a review of and repairs to Potts Shore Road,...

The Standard
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Bad Reputations: Cormorants and Conservation
JAY THIBERT, North Durham Nature Club UXBRIDGE: On June 27, The North Durham Nature Club will be hosting – Bad Reputations: Cormorants...

The Standard
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Donors make the difference: the community’s new MRI arrives at RMH
KIM COULTER, Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Team is celebrating the arrival of the community’s new MRI....

The Standard
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Scugog Fire Chief praises a successful long weekend boot drive
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog and Caesarea Firefighter associations recently held a successful boot drive over the Victoria...

Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Ontario Fire Marshal's Office investigating a fatal fire near Greenbank
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Ontario Fire Marshal's office is investigating a fire at a residence near Greenbank over the...

Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes' Mayor stresses the City's strong foundation at a luncheon event
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor, Doug Elmslie shared how the city council is building a strong...

Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20233 min read
Durham expected to remain intact following Peel dissolution decision
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: Durham Regional Chair John Henry assures residents of the Region’s strength following the province’s...

Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Choose the right golf attire
Golf is played by millions of people all over the world. Throughout warm-weather seasons, courses are filled with enthusiasts driving and...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


Six ways to improve your putting skills
Golf requires mastery of a wide array of skills. Many novice players focus on improving skills related to their swings. Yet they...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


Comicon comes to Port Perry
TODD GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: Last Saturday, Port Perry hosted a comicon show at the Scugog Recreational Community Centre from 10 a.m....
Todd Green
May 26, 20232 min read


ABBAMANIA
SCUGOG: Abbamania is coming to Port Perry on Sunday, June 18th. They will be performing their Father’s Day Show on 7:30 p.m. in the Town...

The Standard
May 26, 20231 min read


Making farm safety & mental wellness a priority for all
DFRFR SCUGOG: Everyone involved in agriculture knows someone whose life has been affected by a farm-related injury or death. In many...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


Backyard Chicken Survey
Township of Brock The Council of the Township of Brock wants to hear your feedback on the possibility of permitting chickens to be kept...

The Standard
May 26, 20231 min read


Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Open House
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog, in partnership with Kawartha Conservation and the Scugog Lake Stewards, has completed a draft design for...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


The Bomb – A Retro '80s Live Experience
The Standard regrets that last week we mixed up two of The Bomb’s musician’s names. The below musicians are correctly named. They will be...

The Standard
May 26, 20231 min read


Spring is in the Air Concert coming to Port Perry
SCUGOG: "Spring is in the Air." It is also the theme of the upcoming Durham Chamber Orchestra (DCO) concert. The orchestra is excited to...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


Shop local art in a festive outdoor environment with the 5th annual MIKL
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Arts Council is delighted to announce the return of the 5th annual Made in Kawartha Lakes (MIKL) show...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


Local Girl Beats Cancer and Wants to Give Back
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Five-year-old Alexis Schulte is hosting a fundraiser to celebrate her milestone of beating...
Courtney McClure
May 26, 20232 min read


MSIFN call on sports athletes to stop advertising for iGaming organizations
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is calling on professional athletes to stop...

Dan Cearns
May 25, 20232 min read
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