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Brock Township approves fire dispatch agreement with Oshawa
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently approved a new agreement which will...
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May 16, 20252 min read


Lindsay & Beaverton news
By Patricia Dawson The Kawartha Lakes Public Library is hosting a literacy event on Saturday, May 17th, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Drop in for...

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New bus route 618 to connect Brock Township with surrounding communities starting this week
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Residents of Brock Township and nearby communities will soon...
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May 9, 20252 min read


Brock approves renaming of King Street Park to Lodwick Park
DARRYL KNIGHT L ocal Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council has officially approved a request to rename King...
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May 9, 20252 min read


Durham Regional Police Service to receive $150,000 to expand services for victims of domestic and gender-based violence
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern DURHAM: The Provincial Government is investing over $3 million to support victims and survivors of...
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Conservative Party secures Local Ridings in 2025 Federal Election
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The 2025 Canadian federal election brought significant developments in Ontario, particularly...
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May 1, 20251 min read


Three Brock Rugby Club players named to Canada’s Under-20 National Team
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A trio of local rugby standouts will represent Canada on the international stage, this June, as three...
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May 1, 20252 min read


Brock council urges the province to activate disaster recovery program after devastating ice storm
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently appealed to the provincial...
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May 1, 20252 min read


Lindsay & Beaverton news
By Patricia Dawson Come to a fun Zumba class at the Beaverton Legion on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Get a great workout while exercising to fun,...

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May 1, 20251 min read


York–Durham voters grill candidates at Uxbridge forum, but Conservative candidate Jacob Mantle is a no-show
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: It was standing room only at the Uxbridge Arena Community Centre, on the evening of Monday,...
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Apr 25, 20254 min read


Brock approves new voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Councillors in Brock Township recently voted to move forward with a more modern approach to voting, for...
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Apr 25, 20252 min read


Brock approves gravel road upgrade plan
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently approved a major investment in Brock's gravel road network, awarding a...
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Local Mayors Push Back Against Province’s Strong Mayor Power Expansion
Power Expansion DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A provincial plan to grant “strong...
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Apr 16, 20252 min read


Sunderland Arena Set for Major Renovation and Expansion
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The long-anticipated transformation of the Sunderland Memorial...
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Apr 16, 20252 min read
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