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Brock Township not applying for phase 2 relief
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock will not be applying for funding from the...
Colleen Green
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Durham remains in current stage of restrictions, while others move into stage 2
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: So far, Durham Region is not in provincial plans to go to a...
Colleen Green
Oct 22, 20201 min read


The results are in: Vince’s S.O.S. Food Drive raises $12,000 for local shelters
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Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Durham seeking input on services to offer as part of Beaverton supportive housing project
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Intiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Region of Durham is looking for input from local residents...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Brooks Farms open for pumpkin picking
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Brooks Farms has opened their pumpkin patch again, but things will be run a little...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Thankful Hearts Walk encourages exercise for better heart health
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: For people who have had a heart attack or heart...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read
A record-breaking number of Smiles
Amy Stevenson: Fund Development & Communications Coordinator DURHAM: This year across Durham Region, local Tim Hortons restaurant owners...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Mayor suggests Kawartha Lakes create tax rebate for ratepayers with 2019 surplus
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham has proposed...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read


Kawartha Lakes mayor tests negative for coronavirus
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham received some...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20201 min read


New support hub in Cannington for residents in need
BROCK: Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with community partners to open a support hub for local tenants, homeless residents...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Local firefighters getting out into community for Fire Prevention Week
DAN CEARNS, The Standard UXBRIDGE/SCUGOG: Local fire prevention officials will be out in the community this week, to educate the public...
Colleen Green
Oct 8, 20201 min read
Brock Township names Dean Hustwick new CAO
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has found their new Chief Administrative...
Colleen Green
Oct 8, 20201 min read
A milestone moment
KAWARTHA LAKES: Is your child 18-months of age? If so, it’s time to make an important medical appointment to check on your child’s...
Colleen Green
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Brock council to discuss Sunderland Santa parade later this month
Brock council to discuss Sunderland Santa parade later this month by The Standard | October 8th, 2020 Podcast...
Colleen Green
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Saving our barns
Saving our barns by The Standard | October 8th 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Heritage-Barns-Oct...
Colleen Green
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Lindsey Park to again be Conservative representative in next election
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: Despite the next provincial election not being until 2022, the...
Colleen Green
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Durham Region reports first human cases of West Nile virus illness this year
DURHAM: Durham Regiion Health Department has received confirmation of two human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) illness, the first human...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Oak Ridges Hospice secures funding to complete construction
Oak Ridges Hospice secures funding to complete construction by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/w...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20202 min read
The Uxbridge Public Library is updating their service
The Uxbridge Public Library is updating their service by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-cont...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Kawartha Lakes, Scugog raising awareness to prevent kitchen fires
Kawartha Lakes, Scugog raising awareness to prevent kitchen fires by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspape...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20202 min read
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