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Scugog takes a step towards allowing Sunday gun hunting
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is moving towards allowing gun hunting, on Sundays, in the Township. The issue was...
Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes marks Black History Month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes marked February as Black History Month at their recent meeting on...
Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read
TLDSB accepts and approves boundary review recommendations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A number of changes are coming for several Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...
Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Seven new names to be inducted in the Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new slate of inductees have been announced for the 2024 Junior Achievement of Northern and...
darryl knight
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Scugog looks to the public for feedback on splash pad plan
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is looking for feedback from the community on the project to replace the Palmer...
Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read
New Kindergarten curriculum revealed, to go into effect in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making changes to the Kindergarten curriculum, which will...
Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Scugog Arts among organizations to benefit from latest Trillium Foundation funds
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA), also known as Scugog Arts, is one of seven Durham Region...
Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Port Perry Lumberjacks melt Ice in tight contest
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were able to come out of the weekend with a victory in a tight game against the...
Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Rural homelessness
DAN CEARNS The Standard While in Ontario, we've benefitted from a slightly lighter winter season in terms of snow and ice through the...
Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Lumberjacks topple Knights before being carried away by Eagles
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks came away from the weekend with some mixed results: a win and a loss. The Lumberjacks...
Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...
Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes Council seeks an update on signage issues
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is looking for a wholesome report on signage in the municipality,...
Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
HKPR board to make a decision on the potential merger by the end of February
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is expected to make a decision...
Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
DRPS help pull man out of the ice on Lake Scugog
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Durham Regional Police Service were called to assist in a water rescue, on Lake Scugog,...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes Police make arrests for copper thefts
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes Police have arrested two people following thefts from a local construction site....
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Ontario government announces new funding to tackle the issue of bail compliance
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is looking to help police forces keep better track of people on bail conditions,...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
HKPR focusing on required student immunizations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is continuing to try to get...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Scugog councillors introduced to MG Society of Canada
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Township councillors were introduced to an organization which is raising awareness of a chronic...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Lake Scugog Charity Pond Hockey Tournament returning next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Lake Scugog Pond Hockey Charity Tournament has set a date for its 2024 event. The annual...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Lumberjacks chop down Chiefs to continue run of strong play
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were able to add security to their spot in the Orr division standings with a win over...
Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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