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Conservative party suspends leadership race following COVID concerns, calls from candidates
Conservatice Party Suspends Leadership Race Following COVID-19 Conerns, Calls From Candidates by The Standard News Inc. | April 2nd, 2020...
Colleen Green
Apr 2, 20202 min read
ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT WILL NOT CLOSE AS OF TUESDAY MARCH 24TH
The Standard will be posting the provincial government’s list of essential services as announced on Tuesday, March 24th on our website,...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20206 min read
Notice Regarding Pre-Authorized Tax Payments
Residents Urged to Contact Tax Dept. prior to March 27th to stop or withhold payment… The Township of Uxbridge is advising residents who...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Community encouraged to support North Durham food banks as need set to rise in Ontario
Community encourags to support North Durham Food banks as need set to rise in Ontario by The Standard News Media Inc. | March 26th, 2020...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Ontario Helping Students Learn from the Safety of Their Own Home
Premier Doug Ford joined Stephen Leece, Minister of Education, on Friday, March 20th, to launch the first phase of Learn at Home, a new...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read
The Standard is asking our community what they are doing to pass the time
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Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Essential Services
The Standard will be posting the provincial government’s list of essential services as announced on Tuesday, March 24th on our website,...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Scugog municipal office closed to the public
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: To protect Township staff and help halt the spread of COVID-19, the Township of Scugog has closed the...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20203 min read
Scugog chamber updates community on changes due to COVID-19
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Chamber of Commerce is making moves to try to slow the spread of COVID-19. In a press release,...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Township of Uxbridge Bans All Open-Air Fires
Township of Uxbridge Bans All Open-Air Fires by The Standard News Media Inc. | March 26th, 2020 Edition https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/w...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine foundations partnering
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Greenbelt Foundation (GBF) and the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) are forming a...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Ross Memorial Hospital Changes COVID-19 Assessment Centre to enhanced model
Ross Memorial Hospital Changes COVID-19 Assessment Centre to Enhanced Model by The Standard New Media Inc. | March 26th, 2020 Edition...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Mayor Letham apologizes for press release not delivering city of Kawartha Lakes intent
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A press release intended to notify residents of how to pay their bills, amid the COVID-19...
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20202 min read
Elementary teachers union reaches tentative deal with province
Elementary Teachers Union Reaches Tentative Deal by The Standard News Media Inc. | March 26th, 2020 Edition https://thestandardnewspaper....
Colleen Green
Mar 25, 20201 min read
Scugog Chamber of Commerce “Awards of Excellence” Postponed
The Scugog Chamber of Commerce (SCC) is taking proactive actions to help keep our communities safe. The SCC will be implementing social...
Colleen Green
Mar 20, 20201 min read
Drive through COVID-19 Assessment Centre opens at Ross Memorial Hospital
KAWARTHA LAKES: In response to the increasing need for COVID-19 assessment in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Ross Memorial Hospital recently...
Colleen Green
Mar 19, 20202 min read
The Standard to track event and service changes
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Wondering what is cancelled in Scugog, Uxbridge, Brock Township or Kawartha Lakes...
Colleen Green
Mar 19, 20201 min read


Hazardous conditions on and around bodies of water
NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near...
Colleen Green
Mar 19, 20202 min read


DRPS Constable Maharaj nominated for a police award
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A local Durham Regional Police (DRPS) officer, who works in the North Durham area, is nominated for...
Colleen Green
Mar 19, 20203 min read
COVID-19 causes two week school closure extension
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA/NORTH DURHAM: Publicly funded elementary and secondary schools in Ontario will close for an extra two...
Colleen Green
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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