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Blackstock euchre results
1. Gina Hood 2. Julie McClure 3. John McKay 4. Ellen Gibson 5. Linda Carder and Norm Lackner Most Lone Hands: Pat Norton Low:...

The Standard
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp George and Pat Obstfeld celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the Blackstock-Nestleton...

The Standard
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Residents encouraged to donate to local food banks this Autumn
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Autumn season is here, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. To help struggling individuals...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Municipalities in Durham Region Collecting Donations for September
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM : Did you know September is National Hunger Action Month? The Region of Durham and many other...
Courtney McClure
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Agricultural Society would like to announce that it is having a special members' meeting on Wednesday,...

The Standard
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Local, regional and provincial officials stress vigilance regarding the return to school
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Officials are conveying safety first, with the return of the school year happening this...
darryl knight
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp St. John’s Cemetery on Edgerton Road is holding a memorial service on Sunday, September 8th, at 2:30 p.m. at the...

The Standard
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Photos: 2024 Blackstock Fair
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard The Blackstock Fair had great weather and excellent attendance. There was much to see in the Recreation...

The Standard
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Blackstock news
By Janet Van Camp St. John’s Cemetery on Edgerton Road is holding a memorial service on Sunday, September 8th at 2:30 p.m. at the...

The Standard
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Sunday, August 18th promises to be a busy day in Blackstock as the Lake Scugog Historical Society is setting up a...

The Standard
Aug 19, 20242 min read


LCBO, Union reach a deal to end strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: It appears the dry summer is over in Ontario, with the LCBO and OPSEU ( Ontario Public...

Dan Cearns
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The 5th Annual Greensboro Drive Golf Fun Day was a huge success, with 27 golfers participating at Golfers’ Dream on...

The Standard
Jul 24, 20241 min read


LCBO strike continues with discussions on provincial mandate
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) workers remain on strike as negotiations with the...

Dan Cearns
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair Book is online and the printed version will soon be available. Lots of opportunities to show in...

The Standard
Jul 17, 20241 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van CampBlackstock Truck and Tractor Pull is a wrap for this year, and what a fantastic weekend of noise, black smoke, and...

The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Durham Chair updates council on Regional initiatives
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Chair, John Henry recently provided Scugog councillors with some information on Regional...

Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Ontario government implements automatic license plate renewals
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government introduced an automatic license plate renewal system, starting on...

Dan Cearns
Jul 3, 20241 min read


Blackstock euchre results
1. Ellen Gibson 2. Muriel Hooper 3. Elaine MacPherson 4. Elmo Gibson 5. Gina Hood Most Lone Hands: Gina Hood Low: Barb Swain Hidden...

The Standard
Jul 3, 20241 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Sympathy is extended to the families of Howard Bailey and Tara (Bailey)Taylor on the passing of their mom, Elaine...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Blackstock euchre results
1/2 Tie Marg Cayer, Lorna Edgerton 3 Harris McClure 4 Bernita Blair 5 Doug Day MLH Harris McClure, Doug Day Low Alvin Foster

The Standard
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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