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Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road and Goodwood Road in the Township of Scugog
SCUGOG: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road and Goodwood Road in the...

The Standard
May 25, 20231 min read


DDSB trustees vote to defer changes to presentation
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) of Trustees has voted to defer proposed bylaw changes which...

Dan Cearns
May 25, 20233 min read


Longtime Durham College president to step down in 2024
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: Durham College's president Don Lovisa will be stepping down, from the role he's held for over 15 years,...

Dan Cearns
May 25, 20232 min read


Join the 2023 Uxbridge Scottish Festival
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Scottish Festival is returning to Elgin Park, on Saturday, July 22nd. Gates open at...
Courtney McClure
May 19, 20232 min read


The Bomb – A Retro '80s Live Experience
SCUGOG: The Bomb Retro '80s Live Experience is a professional Canadian tribute act which embraces the decade of the '80s, playing all the...

The Standard
May 19, 20233 min read


Join the “Sea of Purple” with Hike for Hospice
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Oak Ridges Hospice Hike for Hospice is on June 4th in Port Perry. Registration opens at...
Courtney McClure
May 19, 20232 min read


Robert Rock seeking the nomination as Durham's federal Conservative representative
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Current Scugog Ward 3 Councillor, Robert Rock has thrown his hat into the ring to be the Durham riding's...

Dan Cearns
May 19, 20232 min read


Two residents call for the TLDSB to maintain their current French Immersion format
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two concerned residents appeared before Trillium Lakelands District School Board trustees, at a...

Dan Cearns
May 19, 20232 min read


Scugog Township to look at new ways to provide memorial recognition
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is going to look at new ways to provide memorial recognition. Currently, the...

Dan Cearns
May 19, 20231 min read


Local resident calls for change after recent fuel spill marred Thurstonia community
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After the recent fuel spill in Sturgeon Lake, one resident is calling for legislation to be...

Dan Cearns
May 19, 20232 min read


One woman killed, a man injured in a Scugog Island head-on crash
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: A collision on Island Road on Scugog Island has claimed the life of a 47-year-old woman. The collision...

Dan Cearns
May 19, 20231 min read
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day in the Kawarthas and Durham Region
KAWARTHA LAKES: International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) is an annual event which celebrates the incredible journey of migratory birds as...

The Standard
May 12, 20234 min read


New Violin Concerto to premiere at St. Paul's Anglican
STU BEAUDOIN, Special to The Standard On Saturday, May 13th, at 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Uxbridge, the Orpheus...

The Standard
May 12, 20232 min read


How to ensure a relaxing day for Mom this Mother's Day
The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of...

The Standard
May 12, 20232 min read


Five ways to commemorate Mother's Day when mom has passed away
Losing a loved one is never easy. Whether the loss is recent or not, many people find the void created by a loved one's passing never...

The Standard
May 12, 20232 min read


Learn to stay safe at home with the Uxbridge Library
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: On June 2nd, the Uxbridge Public Library will teach your kids how to stay safe at home while...

The Standard
May 12, 20231 min read


53rd Annual Canoe the Nonquon, Port Perry, Ontario Saturday, June 3rd
SCUGOG: The 53rd annual Canoe the Nonquon takes place on Saturday, June 3rd, in Port Perry, sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and...

The Standard
May 12, 20232 min read


SCAM ALERT
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Standard is aware of a new scam circulating regarding invoices. If you receive an invoice which asks...

Dan Cearns
May 12, 20231 min read


Ontario government makes a move to strengthen mental health education in the province
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is adding more of a focus on mental health to the provincial...

Dan Cearns
May 12, 20231 min read


DDSB creating a committee to investigate violence and harassment issues
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is creating a committee to look at issues of violence and...

Dan Cearns
May 12, 20232 min read
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