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Courtney McClure
Feb 52 min read
Local Therapy Horseback Riding Program seeking volunteers and donations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Riding horses can be a thrilling experience. However, did you know horses can be used in...
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Courtney McClure
Jan 92 min read
What happens to your waste?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you heard of the Durham-York Energy Centre (DYEC)? Did you know the DYEC regularly...
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Courtney McClure
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Cambridge St. United Church Choir Fondly Recounts Singing at Carnegie Hall
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In late May 2024, the Cambridge Street Singers participated in a mass choir at Carnegie...
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Courtney McClure
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Join the Mayors Networking Event in Sunderland This October
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard BROCK: On October 2nd, there will be a Mayor's Networking Event, at the Sunderland Town Hall. The event...
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Courtney McClure
Sep 25, 20242 min read
What Can myDurham311 Do for you?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: MyDurham311 was established in 2022, to provide Durham Region residents with an easy...
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Courtney McClure
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Municipalities in Durham Region Collecting Donations for September
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM : Did you know September is National Hunger Action Month? The Region of Durham and many other...
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The Standard
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Photos: 2024 Blackstock Fair
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard The Blackstock Fair had great weather and excellent attendance. There was much to see in the Recreation...
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Courtney McClure
Aug 22, 20242 min read
New volleyball area coming to Zephyr Park
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard ZEPHYR: A volleyball area is coming to the park in Zephyr, thanks to the efforts of the Zephyr Community...
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Courtney McClure
Jul 24, 20242 min read
What can you do during a flood?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Did you know there are different types of flooding? There are shoreline,...
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Courtney McClure
Jul 17, 20242 min read
What Can You do at Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park
COURTNEY McCLUREÂ The Standard UXBRIDGE: Did you know Uxbridge has a new, urban, provincial park? As of July 1st, the Uxbridge Urban...
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Courtney McClure
Jul 17, 20243 min read
Support Local Youth Initiatives by joining the Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: This year the Township of Scugog's Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament will be donating their...
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Courtney McClure
Jul 3, 20242 min read
What is Kawartha Conservation?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: How much do you know about Lake Scugog? Whether you are a long-time resident,...
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Courtney McClure
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Four local riders headed to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Local teens are headed to Rock Springs, Wyoming, U.S.A., to compete in the National High...
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Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 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...
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Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 min read
How to find the artist within
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Lauren Walker is a local artist who has achieved a few awards and organized shows. One of her first shows...
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Courtney McClure
May 29, 20242 min read
Protect Yourself and Your Family From Fraudulent Scams Targeting Seniors
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: In 2023, The Durham Regional Police (DRPS) received approximately 3,803 fraud reports, an...
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Courtney McClure
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Otter Greenhouses in May
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Otter Greenhouses is celebrating 25 years in North Durham. To celebrate, they are hosting an...
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Courtney McClure
Apr 17, 20242 min read
A closer look at Nurse Practitioners
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...
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Courtney McClure
Mar 27, 20242 min read
Celebrate Earth With a Spring Clean-Up
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: Show your appreciation for the environment by supporting your local trails and wildlife. On April...
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Courtney McClure
Mar 21, 20242 min read
Put up Your Paddles With the Dragon Flies
COURTNEY McClure The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The main focus of the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group is to raise awareness about...
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