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Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp The annual Decoration Day Service for Cartwright Union Cemetery (3990 Edgerton Road, Blackstock) will be held on...

The Standard
Jun 51 min read
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Durham Region urges residents to participate in Curbside Giveaway Day
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern DURHAM: On Saturday, June 14th, Durham Region is doing a Curbside Giveaway Day. The idea is for...
Brandon Clark
May 301 min read
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Blackstock news
By Janet Van Camp Plant Sales hosted by the Pine Ridge Garden Club and the Blackstock-Nestleton United Church were well-attended and...

The Standard
May 301 min read
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Agricultural Advisory Committee delivers annual update to Scugog Council
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently received the 2024 annual update...
darryl knight
May 162 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Calling all amateur photographers! The Blackstock Fair has a fun photography section for you to enter with a chance of...

The Standard
May 91 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Our Night Out (ONO) Club met at the home of Carol Mairs for their regular monthly meeting. All enjoyed hearing the...

The Standard
May 12 min read
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Scugog hears key planning presentation on agricultural growth in North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Planning and Community Affairs...
darryl knight
Apr 252 min read
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You can be Somebody’s Hero with support for Ross Memorial Hospital
Kim Coulter, CFRE KAWARTHA LAKES: Jennifer Chipp-Smith’s calling to help others as a nurse came to her as a child. Her family’s...

The Standard
Apr 162 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Curling Club held its annual Potluck Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, April 4th. Everyone in...

The Standard
Apr 82 min read
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Ice Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across Central Ontario
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A powerful ice storm swept through much...
darryl knight
Apr 32 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Katheryn (Churchill) and Mike Spohn recently welcomed Violet Elizabeth, a baby girl. She joins her siblings, Theo and...
The Standard
Mar 131 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp I hope you are enjoying this real winter weather. I have just returned from a weekend of cross-country skiing in Bruce...

The Standard
Jan 301 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Durham Soil and Crop Improvement Association held a dinner in Blackstock on Friday night at the Recreation Centre....

The Standard
Jan 231 min read
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Scugog drafts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure and service levels
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The township’s proposed 2025 operating budget, presented to...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE returns to the Port Perry Music Hall on March 8th
SCUGOG: John Stinson and the Classic Lightfoot Live – GORDON LIGHTFOOT Tribute show performed at the historic Town Hall 1873 music hall...

The Standard
Jan 162 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Just a reminder of the Blackstock Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting and Potluck this week on Thursday, January 16th...

The Standard
Jan 161 min read
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Blackstock news
By Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Agricultural Society is having its Annual Meeting and Potluck on Thursday, January 16th, at the...

The Standard
Jan 91 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Blackstock-Nestleton United Church put on a lovely Cantata service on Sunday, followed by Souper Sunday, which were...

The Standard
Dec 21, 20241 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Blackstock Co-op Nursery School is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 1st, at the Blackstock Recreation...

The Standard
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day
Communities across North Durham and Kawartha Lakes paid their respects to those who have served and continue to serve our country at...

The Standard
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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