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Suspicious death in Leaksdale on November 13th
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: On Friday, November 13th, a 63-year-old-female was found dead in her home. Around 12:40 a.m....
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Uxbridge residents are asked to support the toy drive
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: For over 20 years volunteers and local businesses in Uxbridge have been working together to...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Local politicians excited about federal, provincial broadband funding
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: Officials from Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20202 min read
Oak Ridges Hospice announces new Executive Director
AMY STEVENSON, Fund Development and Communications Coordinator, Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham SCUGOG: Oak Ridges Hospice (ORH) is excited...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20202 min read
The importance of community plantings
by The Standard | Podcast Nov 19, 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ux-Comunity-Planting-Nov-19th-2020.wav...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20202 min read
Brock council feels regional election sign bylaw change is a win for local municipalities
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township council is applauding a recent move by the...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20202 min read
Kawartha Lakes council sees “catch up year” capital budget
by The Standard | Podcast Nov 19, 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/KL-catchup-year-Nov-19th-2020.wav DAN...
Colleen Green
Nov 19, 20202 min read
Scugog planning for normal 2021 municipal budget year
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Township of Scugog...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20201 min read
DDSB reaches deals with two local units
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has reached deals with two local...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Fifty World War II Model Planes Donated to Brock High School
Charles Senior Communications Officer, Durham District School Board BROCK: Fifty (50) World War II model planes were recently donated to...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Historic investment will support unserved and underserved communities during COVID-19 and beyond
SOFIA SOUSA-DIAS, Communications Branch, Office of The Ontario Premier The Ontario government is making an historic investment of nearly...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20203 min read
GM pickup truck production to return to Oshawa
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: A deal has been reached and ratified which will bring vehicle...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Zephyr library reopening for curbside service only
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Zephyr library has not opened yet, but residents can expect them to reopen on Thursday,...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Beaver River Bridge in, Beaverton closed for repairs
STACY GRANT, Communications Advisor, The Regional Municipality of Durham BROCK: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20201 min read
Two North Durham marijuana grow operations among those hit by DRPS Project Mosquito
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional police (DRPS) have recently targeted multiple...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Economic recovery recommendations presented to Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes councillors saw a number of...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Ontario Helping Veterans Find New Careers
The Ontario government is investing $511,100 in the ‘Pathways to Post-Military Employment’ program to support the return of 180 military...
Colleen Green
Nov 12, 20202 min read
The Shall not grow old
SCUGOG Cpl. A.E. Alldred Pte. W. Belknap Pte. J. Britton Lt. C.T. Bruce Pte. F.H. Clark Pte. W.H. Coulter Pte. J. Dobbin Lt. A.B. Doubt...
Colleen Green
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Municipalities to Benefit from Ontario’s COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream
LAURIE SCOTT MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is providing up to $1.05 billion in combined...
Colleen Green
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Lindsay legion remembrance activities limited this year
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have...
Colleen Green
Nov 5, 20202 min read
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