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Explore Brock Township during the latest Culture Days weekend
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: This Saturday, September 27th, Brock Township is inviting...
darryl knight
Sep 252 min read


Talking about silent films in Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: How silent were silent films? The silents of the roaring twenties may not have had speech, but they had sound. And that sound...

The Standard
Sep 251 min read


Outer City Arts eyes revival of Cannington Hall auditorium
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The future of the Old Cannington Hall auditorium could soon be...
darryl knight
Sep 182 min read


The Continuing Legacies of L.M. Montgomery
Corey Johnston-Flanagan , Site Manager and Curator, Leaskdale Manse National Historic Site UXBRIDGE: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of...

The Standard
Sep 182 min read


Scugog Library invites local artisans to shine at annual Snowflake Sale
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Memorial Public Library will soon sparkle with...
darryl knight
Sep 112 min read


The Artist Within: Beginner Acrylic Painting for Older Adults
by Lauren Walker Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but are not quite sure where to start? I’m an award winning local artist and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 281 min read


Kawartha Art Gallery launches new seniors-led art program, at Victoria Manor
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Art Gallery recently unveiled ‘Seniors...
darryl knight
Aug 282 min read


What’s on/off at the Foster!
PAT ASLING Special to the Standard UXBRIDGE: The Foster Memorial is an amazing structure, located on the 7th of Uxbridge and Regional...

The Standard
Aug 212 min read


Tyler Joe Miller – Live at the Port Perry Fair
The 2025 Port Perry Fair concert will start at 8 p.m., on Sunday, August 31 st with special guest The Steve Waters Band opening. The...

The Standard
Aug 132 min read


Hollywood Meets Hometown: Animation Legend Steve “Spaz” Williams and Actress Dana Boadway
SCUGOG: Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Port Perry will become the centre of creative energy and country charm on Saturday, August...

The Standard
Aug 132 min read


Uxbridge's Art on the Fringe Festival is returning
UXBRIDGE: The long-running Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival is back again this year. Join us at the Uxbridge Historical Centre on...

The Standard
Aug 131 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Aug 72 min read


The circus is coming to town!
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Exhibition Grounds are set to come alive with wonder, laughter, and breathtaking...
Colleen Green
Aug 72 min read


The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

Lauren Walker
Jul 302 min read


Editorial: Remembering Malcolm-Jamal Warner
I'd like to share a thought about the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Malcolm was an actor who grew up on the set of The Cosby Show as...

The Standard
Jul 302 min read


Brick by Brick: Scugog Library launches Summer building contest
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Memorial Public Library is calling all builders, young and young-at-heart, to get...
darryl knight
Jul 302 min read


DDSB response to recent changes to the music program at Port Perry HS
We appreciate the passion and dedication of our community, and recognize the important role music continues to play at Port Perry High...

The Standard
Jul 252 min read


Laughs for the Lake coming in September
by Shawn Lackie SCUGOG: Port Perry resident Mike Coll had a funny idea to raise money for the Scugog Lake Stewards. Or maybe it was an...
Shawn Lackie
Jul 252 min read


$200,000 OTF Grant from the Province creates welcoming environment for summer campers at Ampere Makerspace
WARD ALSOP Marketing Manager, Ampere KAWARTHA LAKES: MPP Laurie Scott recently had the chance to speak with the team at Ampere, about...

The Standard
Jul 172 min read


Uxbridge SS Music Teacher Leads School Band to Perform at Toronto Jazz Festival
UXBRIDGE: For Ms. Amy Peck, teaching music at Uxbridge Secondary School isn’t just a job, it’s a homecoming. Now in her 25th year of...

The Standard
Jul 173 min read
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