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Jamie Schmale appointed Shadow Minister for Families, Children and Social Development
DYLAN ROBICHAUD, Executive Assistant, Office of Jamie Schmale, MP KAWARTHA LAKES: Local MP Jamie Schmale was appointed, on Monday,...
Colleen Green
Sep 10, 20201 min read
Erin O’Toole names leadership team
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Colleen Green
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Art-To-Go coming to you
DALE MCKNIGHT, Program Facilitator Uxbridge Youth Centre Inc. The Uxbridge Youth Centre (UYC) has an upcoming art program called...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read


Artists of Uxbridge Virtual Art Show
JANE BUTLER Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: This year so many art shows and festivals had to cancel because of the pandemic. Here in...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read


The DRPS is encouraging cyclists to stay safe while on the road
The DRPS is encouraging cyclists to stay safe while on the road by The Standard | Podcast September 3rd, 2020 https://thestandardnewspape...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Scugog seeking more volunteer firefighters
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is looking for more volunteer...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read


New mantra for Western University’s girls’ volleyball team: “Growth and comfort never coexist”
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Kate Van Camp, age 20, is the junior captain of Western University’s volleyball team....
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Ultimate End of Summer Barbeque raffle
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Business Improvement Association (BIA) in Uxbridge is hosting a raffle. Residents and...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Plan Prevents and Minimizes Outbreaks to Keep Students and Staff Safe
As part of Ontario’s plan for students to return safely to the classroom in September, the government has released the Operational...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20203 min read
Longtime North Durham trustee resigns
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Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Ontario Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day
On Monday, August 31st, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read


Health Department reports West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in Ajax
DURHAM: Durham Region Health Department has received a notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read


Additional funding will increase audiology capacity to screen infants impacted by the COVID-19 outbr
The Ontario government is providing $3.8 million to support hearing checks for infants who did not receive the universal newborn hearing...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read


Pack-a-backpack a huge success
SCUGOG: Emmanuel Community Church did a Pack-a-backpack for OperationScugog and the response was overwhelming! They had people dropping...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Durham school buses won’t operate until September 14th
Durham school buses won’t operate until September 14th by The Standard | Podcast September 3rd, 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-c...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Brock animal shelter receives grant
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock’s Dench Animal Shelter in Cannington is...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read
DRPS names interim police chief
DRPS names interim police chief by The Standard | Podcast September 3rd, 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Uxbridge Public Library is extending their curbside hours
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Starting August 25th, the Uxbridge Public Library will be open for curbside pickup on Tuesdays,...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read


Dragon Flies bring hope and support to patients at Ross Memorial
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: When dragon flies gather together, it’s a...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20201 min read
Lindsay’s Bob Mark New Holland dealership plans to expand
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Bob Mark New Holland dealership has expansion plans. “We purchased a piece of...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20202 min read
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