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Outer City Arts eyes revival of Cannington Hall auditorium
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The future of the Old Cannington Hall auditorium could soon be...
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Sep 18, 20252 min read


LumberJacks launch PJHL season with weekend sweep
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard The Port Perry LumberJacks kicked off their 2025–26 Provincial Junior...
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Sep 18, 20252 min read


Shovels in the ground for Sunderland Memorial Arena revitalization
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The rain may have been steady, but it couldn’t dampen the...
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Sep 11, 20253 min read


Beaverton Fall Fair marks 170 years of tradition and community celebration
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The midway lights, the sound of laughter, and the familiar...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


Scugog Library invites local artisans to shine at annual Snowflake Sale
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Memorial Public Library will soon sparkle with...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


Uxbridge Bruins look to local talent to fuel 2025-26 PJHL season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Uxbridge Bruins are set to hit the ice, for the 2025-26 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season,...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


Kawartha Lakes strategic plan on track with big gains in its first year
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local residents are already seeing the impact of the...
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Sep 11, 20253 min read


Kawartha Lakes outlines bold 10-year financial plan to balance growth and services
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Over the next decade, residents of Kawartha Lakes...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


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 5, 20252 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 5, 20253 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 5, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 28, 20253 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 28, 20252 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 28, 20253 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 28, 20252 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 28, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 21, 20252 min read
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