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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


Brock moves forward with Blackwater Bridge rehabilitation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is moving ahead with the rehabilitation of the Blackwater Bridge. At its council...
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Feb 5, 20252 min read


LumberJacks' 7th Skater program creates unforgettable memories for young fans
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry LumberJacks’ 7th Skater program has quickly become one of the most exciting experiences...
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Jan 30, 20252 min read


Experts warn Brock Township of rising health risks from climate change
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Durham Region’s Health Protection Division recently presented...
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Jan 30, 20252 min read


Experts present strategy to address drug poisoning crisis
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The growing drug poisoning crisis, in the County of...
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Jan 30, 20252 min read


Local resident advocates for Brock Township to become a Blue Community
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: At the council meeting, on Monday, January 13th, Katie Probst...
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Jan 30, 20252 min read


Kawartha Lakes prepares for Ward 5 by-election with key dates announced
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City is moving forward with plans to fill the vacant Ward 5 Council seat through a...
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Jan 23, 20252 min read


Scugog considers proposal for permanent tourism office in Port Perry
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent meeting of Scugog Township Council, Kristen Meyer-Creamer, Interim Executive Director of...
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Jan 23, 20251 min read


Historical Society secures funding for train station relocation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At the Brock Township council meeting, on Monday, January 13th, the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical...
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Jan 23, 20251 min read


Early ice request deferred as Brock considers facility limitations
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At the Brock Township council meeting, on Monday, January 13th, Wayne Ward, Director of Parks,...
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Jan 23, 20252 min read


Scugog drafts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure and service levels
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The township’s proposed 2025 operating budget, presented to...
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Jan 16, 20252 min read


Brock working to clear snow after historic blizzard
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township crews have been working tirelessly to clear the aftermath of the record-breaking blizzard that...
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Jan 16, 20252 min read


Scugog Library CEO highlights makerspace success in 2025 budget presentation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the council meeting on Monday, January 6th, Amy Caughlin, Chief Executive Officer of the Scugog...
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Jan 16, 20252 min read
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