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Brock revamps Sports Hall of Fame into Inclusive Awards Event
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: At their meeting, on Monday, February 24th, councillors...
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Mar 5, 20253 min read


Lumberjacks edge Bruins in Game 7 thriller to win Battle of North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard A hard-fought series between two fierce rivals came to an end Monday night at the Bear Den, as the Port Perry...
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Mar 5, 20252 min read


City of Kawartha Lakes formalizes partnership with Kawartha Art Gallery
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a recent move, to strengthen local arts and...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


Theatre on the Ridge eyes long-term lease for Cartwright Old Town Hall
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent Township of Scugog Planning and Community...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


Heavy snowfall keeps crews busy in Brock Township
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalist Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Crews from the Township, Durham Region, and contractors have...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


Kawartha Lakes decides against municipal credit rating
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A municipal credit rating will not be pursued by the...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


Renovation project for Foster Hewitt Auditorium moves forward
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The long-anticipated renovation, of the kitchen and bar area,...
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Feb 28, 20252 min read


Scugog approves feasibility study for Baagwating Park pond
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent council meeting, Grant Taylor, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure, presented the...
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Feb 19, 20252 min read


Kawartha Lakes advances Transportation Master Plan for future growth
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local councillors took another step forward in planning for the future transportation needs of...
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Feb 19, 20252 min read


Explore Ontario for free with Brock Public Libraries
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Residents of Brock Township now have a golden opportunity to explore some of Ontario’s top cultural and...
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Feb 19, 20252 min read


Brock extends ice season at Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently approved an extension to the ice season at the Foster Hewitt Memorial...
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Feb 19, 20252 min read


Scugog votes to maintain Canada Day celebrations despite funding shortfall
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog will move forward with a full-scale...
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Feb 12, 20252 min read


City of Kawartha Lakes Reviews Growth Management Strategy
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City councillors received a comprehensive...
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Feb 12, 20252 min read


Sunderland Arena renovation moves forward with revised plan
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At their meeting on Monday, February 3rd, Brock Township councillors received an update on the...
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Feb 12, 20252 min read


Scugog Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is set to honour a new class of...
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Feb 12, 20252 min read


Kawartha Lakes backs call for redistribution of property tax revenues
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 4th,...
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Feb 12, 20252 min read


Focus on infrastructure and community services as Scugog approves 2025 operating budget
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently approved the township's 2025 municipal operating budget, which includes a 6.6...
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Feb 5, 20252 min read


Brock begins 2025 budget deliberations
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: On Monday, January 27th, Brock Township Council convened to review the 2025 Draft Budget, with...
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Feb 5, 20252 min read


Kawartha Lakes and Community Foundation finalize partnership agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Council meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, the City of Kawartha Lakes officially...
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Feb 5, 20252 min read


Lindsay residents push for four-way stop at busy intersection
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A petition advocating for a four-way stop at the intersection of Mary Street West and...
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Feb 5, 20251 min read
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