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Councillors receive transportation master plan update
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Councillors were recently briefed on the...
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Jan 9, 20252 min read


Funding applications open for Brock charity golf tournament proceeds
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local non-profit organizations in the Township of Brock have an exciting opportunity to enhance...
darryl knight
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Brock Township celebrates the holidays with free public skating events
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Those in the area can look forward to a series of free public skating events, this holiday season,...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes rolls out organics collection program
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The new year will see the City of Kawartha Lakes take a significant step toward environmental...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes receives funding to offset policing costs amid budget challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City staff and councillors have been busy for several months crafting the 2025 municipal...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Blackwater Bridge closure sparks urgency for repairs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Council addressed the pressing matter of the deteriorating Blackwater Bridge, at their meeting, on...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Community Care Durham advocates for an innovative senior care model in Scugog
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Addressing the needs of an aging population is an ongoing and evolving issue in many communities, and...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read


Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee presents ambitious plans for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A recent presentation by the Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC) highlighted the committee's...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Council approves contract for Scugog Line 4 repairs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: On Monday, December 2nd, Scugog councillors reviewed a critical report from Grant Taylor, Director of...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Township of Brock and CUPE 1652 reach new collective agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1652 (CUPE 1652) have...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township Council is taking steps to address long-standing transit concerns with a motion from Mayor...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Tourism Committee highlights cycling tourism opportunities in Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, the Brock Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC), represented by Vice Chair...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes strikes deal to expand bus fleet
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken a significant step to enhance its public transit system...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Brock approves backyard hens
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Residents of Brock Township can now legally keep backyard hens, following the approval of a new by-law...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Scugog tackles invasive species with new management plan
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Township recently unveiled an updated strategy to combat invasive species, focusing on one of...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes soars toward naming osprey Official Bird
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The city is set to take flight, with a new symbol of community pride and environmental...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Exciting upgrades for Brock Township parks
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Residents across Brock Township will soon enjoy enhanced recreational spaces, as several park projects...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Growth management strategy projects population boom in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent City of Kawartha Lakes council meeting, Leah Barrie, Director of Development...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Temporary bridge over Beaver River set to open in Beaverton
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Commuters in Beaverton will soon enjoy smoother travel, using the temporary bridge over the Beaver...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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