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Lindsay & Beaverton news
By Patricia Dawson Come for an Easter celebration and see the jubilant singers and orchestra concert. This will occur on Good Friday,...

The Standard
Apr 16, 20251 min read
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Apr 9, 20250 min read


Widespread power outages persist following devastating ice storm
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/BROCK: Residents across Kawartha Lakes and northern...
darryl knight
Apr 8, 20252 min read


York-Durham: A new federal riding brings changes for local voters
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: With Canadians set to go to the polls on Monday, April...
darryl knight
Apr 8, 20252 min read
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Apr 5, 20250 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


Sweet traditions return: Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival set for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The 28th annual Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival is set to...
darryl knight
Apr 3, 20252 min read

The Standard
Mar 27, 20250 min read


Federal Election announced for April 28th
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard On Sunday, March 23rd, the Right Honourable, Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, announced the 45th...
Colleen Green
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Brock’s Fire Prevention and Public Education Efforts Surge in 2024
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township's Fire Prevention and Public Education Officer,...
darryl knight
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Brock Council Receives Capital Projects Status Report
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently received a detailed Capital...
darryl knight
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Lindsay, Beaverton & Sunderland news
By Patricia Dawson Kawartha Lakes Public Library has a circle of writers for adults to come and share their writing. You can come out and...

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Mar 26, 20252 min read

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Mar 20, 20250 min read


Councillors consider sidewalk extension to Brock High School
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A potential sidewalk extension which would connect the town...
darryl knight
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Brock moves forward with a new Visitor Growth Plan
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township is taking steps to enhance its tourism strategy,...
darryl knight
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Manilla, Beaverton & Cannington news
By Patricia Dawson Come out to a fun time fiddle jam on Sunday, March 23rd, from 1 to 5 p.m. The address is 16990 Simcoe Street, Manilla....

The Standard
Mar 19, 20251 min read


Local residents receive King Charles III Coronation Medal
On Wednesday, March 6th the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to Rick and Deb DeJong at the home of Magil and...

The Standard
Mar 13, 20251 min read


CBM Aggregates' Sunderland Pit recognized for progressive rehabilitation excellence
CARLY HOLMSTEAD Communications Manager OSSGA BROCK: The Sunderland Pit has been honoured with the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel...

The Standard
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Almost time for the 2025 Sunderland Music Festival
DONALD GORDON Public Relations Lead, Sunderland Lions Music Festival NORTH DURHAM: The 65th edition of the Sunderland Lions Music...

The Standard
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Witness Blanket Exhibit coming this autumn to Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, Sharon Woodrow introduced her husband, Don Woodrow, and Reverend Jeanette...
darryl knight
Mar 13, 20252 min read
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