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Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read
Ontario government creates new legislation to deter auto thefts
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing new legislation to try to deter the growth of auto theft....
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The Standard
May 22, 20241 min read
Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Cartwright Union Cemetery's annual Decoration Day Service will be held on Sunday, June 9th, at 2 p.m. Blackstock...
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Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read
Jacob Mantle to run for Conservative nomination for next federal election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While no federal election has been called, as of yet, the new riding of York-Durham has its first...
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The Standard
May 14, 20241 min read
Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Pine Ridge Garden Club is having a plant, yard and bake sale this Saturday from 8am-noon at the Nestleton Community...
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The Standard
May 8, 20242 min read
PPHS Volleyball crowned LOSSA Champions
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard The 2023-2024 volleyball season, at Port Perry High School (PPHS), has been nothing short of...
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The Standard
May 8, 20241 min read
Blackstock news
by Janet van Camp Sympathy is extended to Peter and Elizabeth (Kelly) Peeters, on the passing of their daughter, Kathryn. Kathryn was...
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Dan Cearns
May 1, 20242 min read
New North Durham Chamber of Commerce launched
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Three local Chambers of Commerce are coming together to form a new entity, the North Durham Chamber...
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Dan Cearns
May 1, 20241 min read
Scugog deputy mayor concerned about the future of filming in Scugog
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog’s Deputy Mayor Janna Guido decried a recent report about the Township’s relationship with movie...
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The Standard
May 1, 20241 min read
Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Congratulations to local residents Alyssa Carnaghan, daughter of Luke and Jenny Carnaghan, and to Doug Kadowaki for...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20241 min read
Ontario creating new funding to build and upgrade sports and recreation centres
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government is looking to help communities upgrade and create new...
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darryl knight
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard The rainy days have motivated me to take time to clean out and spruce up the tired winter...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Scugog approves restarting the process to create a new animal shelter
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog project seems to be taking a step forward, five years after it...
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Courtney McClure
Apr 17, 20242 min read
A closer look at Nurse Practitioners
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Process and wait
DAN CEARNS The Standard As the old saying goes, the wheels of government turn slowly, and with no project does that seem more the case...
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The Standard
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Blackstock news
JANET VAN CAMP Special to The Standard Blackstock Nestleton United Church is again hosting its annual plant and 'boot' sale on Saturday,...
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The Standard
Apr 17, 20241 min read
Blackstock euchre results
Blackstock Euchre Results April 9th 1. Dianne Norton 2. Pat Norton 3. Danny McClure 4. Bryan Allemang 5. Lesley Tarasenicz and Ellen...
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The Standard
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Blackstock euchre results
March 26/24 1. Lorna Edgerton 2. Gina Hood 3. Roy Bradburn 4. Marion Koppins 5. Patrice McIntosh Most Lone Hands: Gina Hood, Murray...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Recent conditions delay Scugog burn ban
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: With current weather conditions, Scugog’s Fire Chief happily told councillors at a meeting on Monday,...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Ontario government unveils the 2024 provincial budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government released the 2024 provincial budget on Tuesday, March 26th. This year’s...
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The Standard
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Update from the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame
SHAUN LACKIE Special to The Standard SCUGOG: With this year’s induction ceremony quickly approaching it is only fair to advise of all the...
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