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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
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 21, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 13, 20251 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 13, 20252 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 13, 20252 min read
Fun, family and friendly competition at the 95th Lake Scugog Regatta
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The shores of Lake Scugog came alive this past weekend, as...
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Aug 7, 20252 min read
New Colborne Street bridge plans unveiled in Lindsay
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The long-awaited Colborne Street Bridge project in...
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Aug 7, 20252 min read
Beaverton Arena ice extension deemed a success, set to return in 2026
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently voted to continue offering...
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Aug 7, 20252 min read
Have Your Say: Kawartha Lakes invites public input on 2026 budget plans
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local officials are inviting residents to weigh in...
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Aug 7, 20252 min read
Lindsay dancer headed to world stage in Prague with Team Canada Tap Team
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A local teen is dancing her way onto the world stage. Rylan Larabee, a 13-year-old...
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Aug 7, 20252 min read
Mike Jubb acclaimed as the new Mayor of Brock Township
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township has a new mayor and there won’t be a...
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Jul 30, 20251 min read
Childcare expansion hopes placed on hold in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Plans, for a long-awaited childcare expansion in Sunderland,...
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Jul 30, 20252 min read
Federal government eyes Kawartha Lakes for high-tech Arctic radar project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Department of National Defence (DND) is moving...
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Jul 30, 20253 min read
Council approves five-year downtown revitalization plan for Fenelon Falls
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The heart of Fenelon Falls is set for a major...
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Jul 30, 20252 min read
Brick by Brick: Scugog Library launches Summer building contest
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Memorial Public Library is calling all builders, young and young-at-heart, to get...
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Jul 30, 20252 min read
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