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Colleen Green
Jan 11, 20200 min read
Volunteers’ fundraising support helps RMH meet immediate needs
KAWARTHA LAKES: Volunteers at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) share a special bond. It is born from a hospital experience that inspires them...
Colleen Green
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Oak Ridges Hospice Breaks Ground
SCUGOG: Construction has begun at the future home of Oak Ridges Hospice, following the announcement of funding for an 8-bed hospice by...
Colleen Green
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Concession Road 7 in Uxbridge to be closed for two weeks
UXBRIDGE: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that Concession Road 7 (Regional Road 1) in Uxbridge,...
Colleen Green
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Brock Street now closed until Spring for culvert construction
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: As the holiday break ended for many around the community this week, there was a big change in...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Letter to the Editor – Port PErry Parking Wars
Mayor Bobbie Drew has indicated that no monetary increase will be forthcoming from Scugog to secure a contract with the Brock family for...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20201 min read
Letter to the Editor – Bakersville
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Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Letter to the editor – Operation Scugog
Operation Scugog Here We Come! Cartwright Central Public School in Blackstock has just “wrapped up” our second successful Food and Sock...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20201 min read
Blackstock Minor Hockey League Results
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Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Hope through hockey
UXBRIDGE: Thank you Uxbridge Community, you’ve done it again! Once again this year your spirit of giving will be an encouragement to the...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Regional Council approves 2020 water rates
NORTH DURHAM: Durham Regional Council recently approved the 2020 water and sanitary sewer user rates, with a combined increase of 2.3...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20201 min read
Crossing guard finishes at Port Perry intersection
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has decided not to continue with having a crossing guard at the Port Perry...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
2020 opens with new parking situation at Mary Street lot
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A deal which allowed public use of the eastern portion of the parking lot, at 179 Mary Street in Port...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Midtown Mattress, so much more then mattresses
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Midtown Mattress and Home Furnishings is a local business focused on providing clients with...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20191 min read
Ontario Launches Free Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors
DURHAM: As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, Ontario is investing in programs that keep seniors healthy in their...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Port Perry’s Golden Girls move in
SCUGOG: The Ontario government is taking steps to help people find homes that meet their needs and their budget by providing resources to...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Working with Ontario Farmers to Improve Soil Health and Water Quality
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Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Christmas tree recycling
When choosing a real Christmas tree for holiday celebrations, consumers should think about the many ways that trees can be repurposed...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20191 min read
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Choose an Ontario-grown Christmas Tree
Our province is home to 530 Christmas tree farms that generate more than $12 million in sales per year. For every Christmas tree...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20191 min read
AgScape Launches Campaign to Fill the Shoes of Tomorrow’s Agriculture Leaders
Jim McMillan considers himself fortunate. He operates a cash crop and market garden farm with his son Ian in Wainfleet, Ontario and...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20192 min read
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