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Durham Region and Township of Scugog wins 2023 Excellence in Municipal Systems Award
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham and Township of Scugog was recently named a recipient of the 2023 Excellence in Municipal...
The Standard
Jun 9, 20232 min read
New program from BBBS of North Durham provides a Big Start to youth in the community
AMY STEVENSON, BBBS of North Durham SCUGOG: Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham (BBBSND) is excited to announce a new initiative, to...
The Standard
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Port Perry, Prince Albert United Church congregations to amalgamate
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The congregation of the Prince Albert United Church will be worshipping in their local Church for the...
Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Scugog council thanks crossing guards for their service
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog recognized their crossing guards for the work they do for the community, at a...
Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes paramedic Beatrice Frasca honoured with a provincial bravery medal
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In late May, Kawartha Lakes paramedic Beatrice Frasca received a unique honour, from the Ontario...
Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Durham region wins the OPWA Project of the year award for the micro-home supportive housing project
DURHAM: Durham Region has won the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) 2022 Project of the Year Award in the Structures, less than $2...
The Standard
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Lindsay Mall fire damage estimates pegged at $200,000
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A fire, at the Lindsay Square Mall, on Tuesday, May 30th, caused an estimated $200,000 in...
Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Durham MP states CSIS informed him of interference from China
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: MP Erin O'Toole has reportedly been told by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that China...
Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Roar by the Shores show to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Plans are currently underway for the 2023 Roar by the Shores Car show to return to its original format...
Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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
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