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Dan Cearns
Jan 302 min read
Durham Catholic District School Board named one of Canada's top employers
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) has been named one of the top 300 employers in...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 231 min read
Suspect arrested after threats made at Port Perry High School
DAN CEARNS Â The Standard SCUGOG : A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for making threats at Port Perry High School. The incident occurred...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 162 min read
Strike averted at Ontario colleges by mediation agreement
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the College Employer Council (CEC)...
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darryl knight
Jan 162 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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darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
New approach to school bus cancellations introduced in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Families in the City of Kawartha Lakes can expect a more localized approach to school bus...
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darryl knight
Oct 10, 20242 min read
Fleming College launches new program to address local healthcare needs
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Fleming College is responding to the critical need...
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Courtney McClure
Oct 2, 20242 min read
What can you do to help Ontario turtles?
COURTNEY McCLURE Â The Standard In Ontario, female turtles nest during the spring, usually in late May or early July. Eggs typically hatch...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 2, 20241 min read
TLDSB staff member recognized with an achievement award
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A local Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) staff member was recognized with an...
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The Standard
Sep 25, 20242 min read
Port Perry High School's Abigail Folk Shines at U18 World Championships
Stephanie Aylesworth, Communications Specialist DDSB Port Perry High School is beaming with pride as one of its own, Abigail Folk, made...
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darryl knight
Sep 4, 20242 min read
Local, regional and provincial officials stress vigilance regarding the return to school
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Officials are conveying safety first, with the return of the school year happening this...
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Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20241 min read
TLDSB welcomes a new student trustee
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) has welcomed a new student trustee. At a...
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darryl knight
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Uxbridge Secondary School Tigers football makes triumphant return
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Secondary School (USS) Tigers' football team is set to make a comeback this September,...
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darryl knight
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Upcoming events at the Sunderland Library
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Summer is in full swing, and the Sunderland branch of the Brock Township Library is excited to announce...
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The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Soroptimist International recognizes four graduating students for their positive influence on others
Carolyn LaPorte Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 6, 20241 min read
TLDSB school honoured for fundraising success
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) school has been named one of Ontario’s top...
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Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read
Two students seek help from Kawartha Lakes to get Fleming College to change their programming decision
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two Fleming College students are turning to the City of Kawartha Lakes for help, after the...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Local high school students bring their thoughts to Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local I.E. Weldon Secondary School students addressed Kawartha Lakes Council recently in...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 13, 20241 min read
Ontario Catholic School teachers union reaches an agreement with the Ontario government
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario...
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darryl knight
Feb 21, 20242 min read
Enrolment cap on international students impacts local postsecondary schools
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The recent announcement by the federal government that there will be a cap placed...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 13, 20244 min read
Dr. Sharon Lauricella; the Future of Artificial Intelligence
by Jonathan van Bilsen The world is changing at an extremely rapid pace. I have just read the rate of transformation accelerates every...
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