DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Efforts to protect fish habitats and improve water quality, near the Bobcaygeon Dam, are taking another step forward, as Kawartha Conservation continues its detailed study of how dam operations affect the surrounding aquatic ecosystem. The conservation authority shared its latest findings and future plans, with Kawartha Lakes councillors, during a Committee of the Whole meeting, held on Tuesda

By Patricia Dawson Come out to a fun weekend in Bobcageon for the Kawartha Lakes Festival of Trees from November 14th to 16th. There will be fun for all ages: the family can visit the candy shop, the children can see Santa, and there will be a silent auction. The address is 85 Dunn Street, in Bobcaygeon. Some exciting activities and attractions include a horse-and-wagon ride, children's activities, and a general store selling unique gift ideas. The festival pass is 15 per per

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Starting in June of 2026, residents in urban areas of Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and Omemee could see changes to how their garbage and green bins are collected, following a presentation, to City Council’s Committee of the Whole, on October 7th. Heather Dzurko, Manager of Waste Management, provided an update on the city’s Source Separated Organics (SSO) program, which launched earlie

By Patricia Dawson Standing together on World Homeless Day, come and celebrate the 30th anniversary of a Place Called Home on World...

The 171st Bobcaygeon Fall Fair was well attended due to a combination of great weather and great events throughout the weekend of...

By Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family to the fairy tale corn maze Crusade on September 26th. This takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m....

by Patricia Dawson Come out to the Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market on September 20th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 47 Mansfield Street, in...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: For generations, the Bobcaygeon Community Centre has...

by Patricia Dawson A Scavenger hunt will take place Saturday, August 30th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for kids at the Bobcaygeon...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES:  After days of smoke-filled skies and the constant hum of aircraft overhead, the forest fires...

By Patricia Dawson Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour returns August 23rd to benefit Lindsay's homeless shelter. Starting in Oakwood...

by Patricia Dawson Bring the kids to a fun movie night in the barn! The movie this time will be Wonder Park. This event will take place...

By Patricia Dawson Bring the children out for a fun time on Saturday, July 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the three Brock libraries...

by Patricia Dawson Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is happening on Saturday, July 12th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will take place at 47...