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LumberJacks bring community together for first-ever Fun Day
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: As summer wound to a close last week, Scugog Arena was buzzing with excitement, on Wednesday, August...
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Sep 52 min read


End of summer tradition lives on at 172nd Port Perry Fair
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The unmistakable sounds of summer’s grand finale echoed across the Port Perry Fairgrounds this past...
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Sep 53 min read


Community and celebration bloom at the Sunderland Fair on September 9th and 10th
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The village of Sunderland will soon be buzzing with...
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Sep 52 min read


Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service sets 2026 response goals amid rising 911 calls
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent council meeting, Kawartha Lakes...
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Sep 52 min read


Bobcaygeon Community Centre to undergo major renovations
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: For generations, the Bobcaygeon Community Centre has...
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Sep 52 min read


Port Perry Fair kicks off Labour Day weekend with fun, food, and family traditions
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: For generations of North Durham families, the Port Perry...
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Aug 283 min read


Burn ban and water restrictions lifted across North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: After weeks of hot, dry weather which saw restrictions...
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Aug 282 min read


Community spirit shines at the 158th Annual Blackstock Fair
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The sights, sounds, and smells of summer tradition filled...
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Aug 283 min read


Kawartha Art Gallery launches new seniors-led art program, at Victoria Manor
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Art Gallery recently unveiled ‘Seniors...
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Aug 282 min read


Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey gearing up for an action-packed season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With the first pucks dropping on the ice, the Lindsay Lynx girls hockey program is preparing...
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Aug 282 min read


Forest fires brought under control in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After days of smoke-filled skies and the constant hum of aircraft overhead, the forest fires...
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Aug 212 min read


Ridership growing on new DRT Route 618
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region Transit’s new fixed-route bus service, in North Durham, is quickly gaining...
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Aug 212 min read


North Durham councils endorse new approach to support on-farm diversification
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The North Durham Enabling Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses project has taken...
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Aug 212 min read


Sunderland Arena set for bigger ice and more dressing rooms
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The long-awaited renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Memorial Arena is set to move forward,...
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Aug 212 min read


Cyclists gear up for this weekend’s Kawartha Lakes Classic to support local shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Cyclists are set to roll through Kawartha Lakes, on Saturday, August 23rd, when the 22nd...
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Aug 212 min read


Crews battle ongoing Burnt River forest fire in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES : Fire crews are continuing to battle a stubborn...
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Aug 132 min read


Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and Durham Region strengthen ties through new bilateral agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Region of Durham and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island...
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Aug 132 min read


Brock to honour Veterans with commemorative crosswalks in three communities
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township is moving forward, with a project to honour...
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Aug 131 min read


Petition calls for action on lack of childcare options in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently received a petition from, Sunderland...
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Aug 132 min read


Kawartha Lakes plans infrastructure upgrades with eye on growth in Lindsay
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Design plans, for major roadwork on Kent Street and...
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Aug 132 min read
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