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Scugog chamber updates council ahead of the return of the Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog councillors got an update on how the annual Candlelight Walk and Tree lighting ceremony, being...
Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20232 min read
HKPR health unit to tackle the issue of nicotine pouches in a letter
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is joining many other health...
Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20232 min read
No big splash
DAN CEARNS The Standard Recent trends across Canada, as well as locally, make me think all the people who have been clamouring for a...
Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Scugog to look at low cost options for Blackstock Arena repairs, replacement
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is continuing to rethink the replacement of the Blackstock Arena after seeing some...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Residents address council about the 2024 municipal budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes councillors heard from a number of residents regarding the 2024 municipal budget...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Scugog Computers continuing a technology business tradition from a new location
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Computers has officially moved into new digs in Port Perry, and is continuing a tradition of...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Affordable housing ideas suggested to Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The local Poverty Reduction Roundtable on Affordable Housing provided some ideas to city...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Ontario government announces new protections for firefighters and employees
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is providing firefighters in the province with more protections. On...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Lumberjacks settle for single point in overtime thriller
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks gained only a single point in the standings over their last two games. On Thursday,...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Uxbridge remembrance banner program continues to see growing numbers
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: In its ninth year, the Uxbridge ‘Honour Our Veterans Banner Program’ continues to grow. This year, the...
Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Scugog helping farmers who want Livestock Guardian Dogs
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is helping local farming residents with an amendment to the Township’s Animal...
Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20232 min read
KLPS seeking a nearly 10 percent budget increase for 2024
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) is asking for a nearly 10 percent increase to its budget...
Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20232 min read
HKPR considering merging with Peterborough Public Health
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes’ local health unit, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...
Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Scugog Township marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog marked Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month at a recent meeting. “Beginning November 1,...
Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20231 min read
An icon passes
DAN CEARNS The Standard It was a sad day for many, on October 28th, when the news was released regarding longtime actor Matthew Perry...
Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Scugog Memorial Public Library unveils their 'Makerspace'
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: After a few years wait due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scugog Memorial Public Library officially opened...
The Standard
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Lumberjacks winning ways halted by the Lakefield Chiefs
DAN CEARNS The Standard Despite a strong team effort, including outshooting their opponent 39 to 28, the Port Perry Lumberjacks lost...
Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes council approves one funding program, and sends another to the budget process
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes council is going to be discussing future funding, to support local...
Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20232 min read
TLDSB trustees updated on recent school discipline data
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) trustees received an update on student...
Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Availability of storage in Scugog discussed as Blackstock rental request comes forward
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A report on the use of a vacant building for storage space led to a discussion on the availability of...
Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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