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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


Scugog Fire responds to early morning fire in Blackstock
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: On Wednesday, June 5th, at 2:07 a.m., Scugog Fire was paged to a fire at 13900 Old Scugog Road in...

Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Leadership camp provides valuable opportunities for local youth
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry High School (PPHS) Leadership Committee has been hard at work since...

The Standard
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Attendance at the Annual Decoration Day Service at Cartwright Union Cemetery was excellent, with many families...
darryl knight
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Dirt Bikes Rules and Regulations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you seen dirt bikes and ATVs on your local roadways? While this may be a common sight in...
Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Decoration Day at Cartwright Union Cemetery is this Sunday, June 9th, at 2 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the...

The Standard
Jun 6, 20241 min read


York-Durham riding will offer a new look for the next Federal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The next federal election is anticipated, on or around October 20th, 2025, though this date may...
darryl knight
May 29, 20241 min read


Scugog marks National Public Works week
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog marked National Public Works Week, at a recent Planning and Community Affairs...

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....

Dan Cearns
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...

The Standard
May 22, 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...

Dan Cearns
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...

The Standard
May 14, 20241 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...

The Standard
May 8, 20242 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...

The Standard
May 8, 20241 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...

Dan Cearns
May 1, 20242 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...

Dan Cearns
May 1, 20241 min read
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