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Expansions of local long term care homes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government is supporting...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Durham Region encourages residents to drink more tap water
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: At the start of the pandemic, many people were buying plastic water bottles. They were...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20212 min read
Local boy beats Simon record for most sequences in a game of Simon
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: On November 28th, 2020, Maddex Ranjbar, 10-years-old, was awarded a certificate for breaking the...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20212 min read
The draft for the Active Transportation works is in the works
UXBRIDGE: On March 18th, there will be a public meeting with Uxbridge Council showcasing the draft for the Active Transportation Plan...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Durham Region Receiving Funds to Protect Homeless Shelters
The Ontario government is providing new funding to help Durham Region protect homeless shelter staff and residents, and help prevent more...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Ontario government signs off on new sign language courses
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is adding American Sign...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Ontario provides additional protection for retirement home residents and staff
ELRIC PEREIRA, Office of Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is investing $30 million to help the retirement...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes moving towards allowing backyard chickens temporarily
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is moving towards allowing...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Olde Gaol museum looking for stability funding
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Lindsay’s Olde Gaol museum is desperately seeking...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Seasonal weight restrictions on regional and township roads in North Durham
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: As the weather grows warmer and the snow starts to melt, roads will need frequent...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes police seeks local input on services this month
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local residents and business owners may be receiving a...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20211 min read
John Grant is officially the new Mayor of Brock Township
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: A familiar face has returned to the mayor’s chair in Brock...
Colleen Green
Mar 18, 20211 min read
The DDSB welcomes local honouree to Definitely Durham Hall of Fame
UXBRIDGE: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is proud to announce this year’s Definitely Durham award winners. Definitely Durham is...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20211 min read
North Durham Nature Club presents four great deserts
Join Mark Dorriesfield on March 23rd as he hosts a webinar exploring the Great Basin, Mojave, and Sonoran Deserts. Deserts may be harsh,...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Caviar and Cobwebs back in business
COURTNEY MCCLURE, for The Standard SCUGOG: Caviar and Cobwebs, a local business that has been in Port Perry 28 years. Frankie and Dylan...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20212 min read
Brock council changes course on method of filling the mayoral vacancy
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for the Standard BROCK: Brock Township council has decided to switch to a different...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20212 min read
Ontario announces new measures for towing industry
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for the Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has announced some changes...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20212 min read
Branching Out making spring brighter for long term care residents, workers
DAN CEARNS, for The Standard SCUGOG: After overwhelming success with their recent fundraising initiative, Port Perry’s Branching Out...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20212 min read
Brock to defend against supportive housing appeal
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: At a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT), the Township of...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Uxbridge poolreopening March 15th
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: Get your bathing suits and towels ready, the Uxbridge pool will be reopening next week. The...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20212 min read
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