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Renovation project for Foster Hewitt Auditorium moves forward
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The long-anticipated renovation, of the kitchen and bar area,...
darryl knight
Feb 28, 20252 min read
Focus on infrastructure and community services as Scugog approves 2025 operating budget
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently approved the township's 2025 municipal operating budget, which includes a 6.6...
darryl knight
Feb 5, 20252 min read
Sandford Natural Gas Expansion Project comes to completion
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Energy minister Stephen Lecce and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy were in Sandford, on Friday,...
Dan Cearns
Jan 23, 20252 min read
Early ice request deferred as Brock considers facility limitations
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At the Brock Township council meeting, on Monday, January 13th, Wayne Ward, Director of Parks,...
darryl knight
Jan 23, 20252 min read
Scugog drafts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure and service levels
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The township’s proposed 2025 operating budget, presented to...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read
Scugog Library CEO highlights makerspace success in 2025 budget presentation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the council meeting on Monday, January 6th, Amy Caughlin, Chief Executive Officer of the Scugog...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read
Scugog Council decides not to proceed with the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project due to ballooning costs and risks
SCUGOG: During a special Council meeting, held on Monday, December 3rd, Scugog Council considered a confidential staff report, regarding...
The Standard
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Uxbridge to apply for grant for a new municipal pool
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is going to be applying for funding for a new pool to replace the aging...
Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Council approves contract for Scugog Line 4 repairs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: On Monday, December 2nd, Scugog councillors reviewed a critical report from Grant Taylor, Director of...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Uxbridge deliberates 2025 budgets
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge Council received their 2025 capital and operating budgets. The decision came...
Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Uxbridge retains an architect as part of New Animal Shelter plans
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge councillors received an update on where the Township is at with the New Animal Shelter for...
Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township Council is taking steps to address long-standing transit concerns with a motion from Mayor...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Tourism Committee highlights cycling tourism opportunities in Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, the Brock Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC), represented by Vice Chair...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes unveils updated economic development strategy
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled its updated Economic Development Strategy for 2025 to...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Brock Township plans for fire department fleet future amid challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up for significant changes to its fire department fleet, facing both...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Scugog Councillors approve budget target increase for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the Township of Scugog’s council meeting, on Monday, October 28th, Director of Finance, Laura Barta...
darryl knight
Nov 7, 20244 min read
Province announces funding from two projects for Uxbridge
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: At a press conference, on Cemetery Road in Uxbridge, on Friday, October 18th, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy...
Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Scugog Council receives update on 2024 Capital Projects
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently received a comprehensive update on...
darryl knight
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Scugog councillors receive budget overview for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Work is underway on the 2025 municipal budget, with...
darryl knight
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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