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Community spirit shines at the 158th Annual Blackstock Fair
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The sights, sounds, and smells of summer tradition filled...
darryl knight
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. This fabulous one-day fair offers free admission, 4H shows...

The Standard
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Local community urges support as Blackstock Arena faces key decisions
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The future of the Blackstock Arena is once again in...
darryl knight
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp Hey Blackstock! Get Ready! It's the annual Blackstock Fair and Demolition Derby, coming to our village on Saturday,...

The Standard
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Beaverton & Sunderland News
By Patricia Dawson Last week's paper had an error with one of the programs at the Brock library in Beaverton. It was stated there is a...

The Standard
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Scugog delays decision on Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant replacement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A decision on a major upgrade to the aging Blackstock Arena...
darryl knight
Jul 4, 20253 min read


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 5, 20251 min read


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 30, 20251 min read


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 30, 20251 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 9, 20251 min read


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 1, 20252 min read


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 25, 20252 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 8, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 13, 20251 min read


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 30, 20251 min read


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 23, 20251 min read


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 16, 20252 min read
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