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Kawartha Farmfest tickets expected to begin sales this week
DAN CEARNS The StandardKAWARTHA LAKES: Tickets are expected to go on sale this week for the 22nd annual Kawartha Farmfest. Kawartha...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Inevitable election
DAN CEARNS The Standard With the recent news that the federal NDP have pulled out of 'the supply and confidence deal' they have...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read
PHOTOS: Port Perry Fair
SCUGOG: The Port Perry Agricultural Society presented The Port Perry Fair, celebrating 167 years of agriculture on September 1st-3rd....
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Freshness is the key for the new Mary Brown's restaurant in Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Mary Brown’s Chicken in Port Perry is offering people a unique dining experience. “Mary Brown’s is the...

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls on the province, federal government to aid in adding physicians
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is calling on the provincial and federal governments, to help...

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Port Perry man arrested for public intoxication and assault
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A 35 year-old man was arrested, in Port Perry, for public intoxication, on Wednesday, August 28th....

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Local, regional and provincial officials stress vigilance regarding the return to school
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Officials are conveying safety first, with the return of the school year happening this...
darryl knight
Sep 4, 20242 min read


TLDSB welcomes a new student trustee
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) has welcomed a new student trustee. At a...

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Durham Region launches a series of reports on climate change impacts
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Region of Durham’s health department is looking to help educate and inform residents about the local...

Dan Cearns
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Lumberjacks in pre-season action
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks opened their exhibition game schedule this past weekend, coming out with a couple of...

Dan Cearns
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Ontario government announces housing rule amendments to encourage more housing
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is making some changes, to encourage municipalities to get more housing...

Dan Cearns
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Trade watch
DAN CEARNS The Standard As the National Hockey League (NHL) season draws nearer, teams will start to think further about what gaps they...

Dan Cearns
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Jeff Beukeboom golf tournament supports BGC Kawartha Lakes
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The 30th annual Jeff Beukeboom golf tournament was held at Black Diamond Golf Club, in...

Dan Cearns
Aug 22, 20242 min read


OPP looking into mischief on Simcoe Street
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment is looking into a case of...

Dan Cearns
Aug 22, 20241 min read


HKPR launches a new online portal
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is launching a new way for...

Dan Cearns
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Local MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy talks about municipal record needs, at a recent press conference
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge MPP and Ontario Finance Minister talked about the Ontario government’s work with...

Dan Cearns
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Lindsay Sports Hall of Fame announces class of 2024
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay and District Sports Hall of Fame unveiled their 2024 induction class at an...

Dan Cearns
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Olympic Pride
DAN CEARNS The Standard As a resident of the country of Canada, there is a lot to be proud of at the end of the 2024 Paris Summer...

Dan Cearns
Aug 19, 20242 min read


Uxbridge aggregate pit awarded for rehabilitation work
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: A local aggregate pit location has won an award, for its work on rehabilitating the site. On Wednesday,...

Dan Cearns
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes to look at providing a parking lot at Coronation Hall
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is looking to add a parking lot at Omemee’s Coronation Hall. At a...

Dan Cearns
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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