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Critical repairs approved for Port Perry’s historic Town Hall 1873 Theatre
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently approved a contract for urgent exterior repairs to Town Hall 1873 , in Port...
darryl knight
Jul 92 min read


Join the “Villages of Scugog” Mural Marathon
JULIA CIVELLO Scugog Arts SCUGOG: Join Scugog Arts in painting a new community mural , celebrating the “Villages of Scugog.” Designed...

The Standard
Jun 271 min read


The Artist Within - “The Creative Lull”
by Lauren Walker It’s normal to experience periods of not painting. In the last few months, I admit that my energy and focus have been...

Lauren Walker
Jun 272 min read


Music program quietly cancelled at Port Perry High School
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry High School (PPHS) has cancelled all senior instrumental music classes for the upcoming...
Colleen Green
Jun 192 min read


Culture Days returns to Scugog with expanded vision and mural marathon initiative
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At the June 2nd meeting of Scugog Council, Ashar Mobeen,...
darryl knight
Jun 122 min read


Kawartha shows their patriotism through music
William McGinn BGC Kawarthas Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The O'Canada concert, which the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes Foundation...

The Standard
Jun 51 min read


The Artist Within: Judgement Day
By Lauren Walker It’s only natural when applying to juried shows means your work may not be accepted. What does it take for your work to...

Lauren Walker
May 302 min read


Brock embraces “Art in the Parks” vision for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A burst of colour and creativity is coming to Brock...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Movies in the Park Return to Brock Township for a Summer of Family Fun
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township is bringing the wonder of cinema back to local...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


Ants: from Central America to Ontario
JAY THIBERT, NDN NORTH DURHAM: North Durham Nature (NDN) is hosting Rob Willson at their Tuesday, May 27th, starting at 7 p.m. Mr....

The Standard
May 11 min read


It was an "Elbows Up" Musicathon
Dana Bachman , Fenelon Falls Grannies for Grannies, Last Saturday, April 12th, was the 12th annual Musicathon organized by the Fenelon...

The Standard
May 12 min read


Bach concert coming soon to St. Paul's in Uxbridge
TOM BAKER Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Good Friday, April 18th, a sold out audience waited in St Paul's Anglican Church, Uxbridge,...

The Standard
Apr 252 min read


Scugog Council for the Arts Highlights Major Economic and Cultural Impact
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Marion Meyers, of the Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA),...
darryl knight
Apr 163 min read


The Artist Within - Fifth Solo Gallery Show
by Lauren Walker When I started this journey almost five years ago, having one solo show so early in my career was a dream come true....

Lauren Walker
Apr 162 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls for poetry submissions in public art project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Poetry is once again taking centre stage in the City...
darryl knight
Apr 82 min read


What did Bach never hear?
By Stuart Beaudoin UXBRIDGE: On Good Friday, April 18th, at 3 p.m. at St Paul’s Anglican Uxbridge, Bach’s Mass in B Minor will be...

The Standard
Apr 31 min read


Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society present Nine Ships 1825
A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will occur at the Lakefield Historical Society...

The Standard
Mar 262 min read


Birding In Mongolia presentation coming soon to Scugog Public Library
Jay Thibert , NDN North Durham Nature (NDN) Club will be presenting Birding In Mongolia with Carly Davenport, Martin Parker and Dave...

The Standard
Mar 132 min read


Almost time for the 2025 Sunderland Music Festival
DONALD GORDON Public Relations Lead, Sunderland Lions Music Festival NORTH DURHAM: The 65th edition of the Sunderland Lions Music...

The Standard
Mar 131 min read


Witness Blanket Exhibit coming this autumn to Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, Sharon Woodrow introduced her husband, Don Woodrow, and Reverend Jeanette...
darryl knight
Mar 132 min read
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