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Lumberjacks win two of their last three games
DAN CEARNS The Standard After losing their first three games of the season, the Port Perry Lumberjacks have now won two of their last...

Dan Cearns
Oct 2, 20243 min read


New predictions
DAN CEARNS The Standard The National Hockey League (NHL) training camps are open, and, with this being the last column before the start...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20243 min read


HKPR health unit prepares for autumn respiratory illness season
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has been preparing to handle...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Residents encouraged to donate to local food banks this Autumn
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Autumn season is here, and Thanksgiving is around the corner. To help struggling individuals...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Kawartha Farmfest returns in October
DAN CEARNS The StandardKAWARTHA LAKES: The return of the annual event, Kawartha Farmfest, is fast approaching, and tickets are now...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Penalty troubles hurt Lumberjacks in latest loss to Little Britain Merchants
DAN CEARNS The Standard Penalties proved to be costly for the Port Perry Lumberjacks in their latest game against the Little Britain...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The team of Sam and Mary Meyer and Kyle and Heather Searle emerged as winners of The Amazing Race Port Perry for the...

The Standard
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes to mark Big Brothers Big Sisters Day
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is set to mark the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Day, on...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Kawartha Conservation invites people to their Autumn Festival
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Conservation will be hosting their third annual Autumn festival, at Ken Reid...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Ontario government announces funding increase for ambulances and related services
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is increasing investments to enable municipalities to increase...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Uxbridge Mayor Barton highlights downtown work at latest meeting
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Mayor Dave Barton defended his council’s reputation for downtown improvement at a meeting on Monday,...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Lumberjacks open new season with a couple of close games
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks opened their 2024/2025 season with a couple of competitive games, falling in close...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Mayor Elmslie's 2025 budget priorities brought to the committee
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Mayor Doug Elmslie has outlined a number of potential priorities for the City of Kawartha...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Former minor hockey volunteer charged with fraud
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A Port Perry woman has been charged with fraud after funds were allegedly misappropriated from a...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Dump truck crash leaves one man with serious injuries
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: A man received serious injuries after his vehicle struck a dump truck in Uxbridge, on Wednesday,...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Ontario Premier confirms no provincial election will be held this year
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: There won’t be a provincial election in 2024, but a 2025 provincial election has yet to...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Don Ross bringing his guitar skills to Nestleton
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Fingerstyle guitar artist and performer, Don Ross will be taking his talents to Nestleton for a show...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Scugog to hold next meeting at SCRC
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: In anticipation of big crowds, the Township of Scugog is moving their next Planning and Community...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Lumberjacks continue pre-season with games against Terriers and Huskies
DAN CEARNS The StandardSCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks continued their pre-season action with a game against Orillia and two against...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Lake Scugog project hit by permitting and funding delays
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG/KAWARTHA: The Lake Scugog Enhancement Project has seen more complications, leading to further delays. At...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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