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Bathroom fan causes fire at Scugog house
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A Scugog house at the corner of Old Simcoe Road and Highway 7A was damaged by fire on Tuesday, March 3rd....
Colleen Green
Mar 12, 20201 min read


In its 5th year, Handbags for Hospice invites you to join them for a night of fun, friendship and fu
KAWARTHA LAKES: This Charity Auction, is a signature event that has raised over $140,000 for Hospice Services since its inaugural debut....
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20200 min read
Kawartha Lakes Police Service launches online record checks
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Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read


Boys and Girls Club Set to Mark 50th Anniversary
KAWARTHA LAKES: 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes and to mark this important occasion, the Club...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20203 min read


MPP Laurie Scott makes 200 million dollar infrastructure funding announcement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Through her role as Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, local MPP Laurie Scott was part of a...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Province invests in local after-school programs
DURHAM: MPPs Lindsey Park and Lorne Coe announced that the Ontario Government is continuing investments in the Boys and Girls Club of...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Township of Uxbridge Council Approves 2020/2021 Operating and Capital Budget
UXBRIDGE: Council of the Township of Uxbridge (the “Township”) have approved their 2020/2021 Operating and Capital Budgets during the...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read


23rd Annual Port Perry Antique & Nostalgia Show
MARILYN PEARCE Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Walking through the doors, of the annual Port Perry Antique and Nostalgia Show, you soon...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read


Scugog seeks public input for Community Improvement Plan
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Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Scugog seeks community’s help with waterfront plan process
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is looking for the community to get involved with the Port Perry Waterfront Action...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Community invited to help Dagmar tragedy victim’s family
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Ministry of Labour, assisted by Durham police, began an investigation at the local ski resort on...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Uxbridge Councillors create new Climate Committee
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Highlighting recent events both in the area and global, Council voted to approve a new Climate...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read


Scugog’s first mayor passes
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog community is in mourning following the loss of its first Mayor Lawrence Malcolm. Mr. Malcolm...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read


Elementary teachers head to the picket line
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/ KAWARTHA: With collective bargaining talks between the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20203 min read
Flu shot goes long way to reducing impact of the flu
Dr. DAVID WILLIAMS, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Few things are as unpredictable each year as flu season. Will it be a...
Colleen Green
Jan 11, 20202 min read
Several projects will keep crews busy in Kawartha Lakes in 2020
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In November of 2019, councillors approved the capital portion of the municipal budget which...
Colleen Green
Jan 11, 20201 min read
Russell Street West business damaged during attempted break and enter
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Colleen Green
Jan 11, 20201 min read


Baby Walker starts “the year off with a bang”
Amanda Carvalho, RMH Special to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Walker George made an exciting entrance into the world at 10:39 a.m. on...
Colleen Green
Jan 11, 20201 min read
Learn how Toastmasters can Help You Speak with Confidence
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Toastmasters’ Club invites anyone interested in learning how to sharpen their speaking skills or build...
Colleen Green
Jan 11, 20201 min read
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