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Changes planned to make Island Road safer
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog received the findings of a recent safety review study of Island Road at a meeting on Monday, February 3rd....
Colleen Green
Feb 12, 20203 min read


The Caped Cearnsader
Listen up Once again, last week, Bell Let’s Talk Day brought focus to the importance of mental health awareness. Often in this column, I...
Colleen Green
Feb 7, 20202 min read


MoJacks inch closer to playoff spot with two wins
SCUGOG: The Port Perry MoJacks have kept themselves in the race for a playoff spot, heading into the final week of the Provincial Junior...
Colleen Green
Feb 6, 20203 min read


Durham ready if coronavirus spreads to region
NORTH DURHAM: Municipal officials and a local health organization want to assure North Durham residents they are prepared for the novel...
Colleen Green
Feb 6, 20202 min read


MoJacks wrangle Rebels, cage Bruins
SCUGOG: The Port Perry MoJacks have earned three straight victories. The MoJacks opened the past week’s action with a rare Wednesday home...
Colleen Green
Jan 31, 20203 min read


Scugog to try out having a crossing guard at Port Perry intersection
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog will add a crossing guard back to a Port Perry location. Ward 5 Councillor Lance Brown, at a meeting on...
Colleen Green
Jan 31, 20202 min read


Coldest Night of the Year in Port Perry in February
SCUGOG: North House is inviting the Scugog community to help them raise awareness of homelessness in North Durham, and raise funds for...
Colleen Green
Jan 31, 20202 min read


Erin O’Toole launches federal leadership bid
DURHAM:Durham Member of Parliament (MP) Erin O’Toole has officially announced he is running in the race to replace Andrew Scheer as...
Colleen Green
Jan 31, 20201 min read
Fix the net
Over the past few games, before the all-star break, it has become apparent to me as a fan, the Toronto Maple Leafs need to pay whatever...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
2020 Vision
A new year has started, 2020 has arrived. Like any time early in a new year, this is the time people either start, or completely abandon...
Colleen Green
Jan 9, 20202 min read
Decade of hockey
2019 will soon be over, and we will soon celebrate the beginning of a new decade. The 2010s have certainly been quite an interesting...
Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20193 min read
A Brighter Christmas
With it being near the Christmas holiday season, it is a good time to think about how you can make a difference for someone in your...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Fan requirements
While watching a hockey game recently, I realized fans of sports teams, especially of hockey teams, are mostly all connected in their...
Colleen Green
Nov 14, 20193 min read


Province looking to give restaurants and breweries dog friendly option
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Multiple provincial dignitaries were at The Second Wedge Brewing Company in Uxbridge on Saturday,...
Colleen Green
Nov 8, 20192 min read


MoJacks beat Knights to end losing streak
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry MoJacks were able to avoid a winless week with a victory against the top team in the Orr...
Colleen Green
Oct 31, 20193 min read


Durham politicians pleased there will be no forced amalgamation
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario provincial government has announced they will not seek to force any municipalities to...
Colleen Green
Oct 31, 20193 min read


Time for a green leader
The federal election is over, and the Green Party of Canada now holds more seats in government than they ever have. But, that is only...
Colleen Green
Oct 31, 20192 min read


Residents asked to walk for climate change
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A local group is inviting the community to take part in a climate change strike in Port Perry this...
Colleen Green
Oct 31, 20191 min read


Scugog to assess value of and need for crossing guard at Port Perry intersection
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog will be evaluating whether to keep a crossing guard at the intersection of Reach...
Colleen Green
Oct 31, 20191 min read
Thanksgiving reflection
As I write this column, we have just passed the Thanksgiving weekend. Like many people, I use this time of year to reflect on everything...
Colleen Green
Oct 18, 20192 min read
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