JAY THIBERT  NDN NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: North Durham Nature and the Scugog Lake Stewards are hosting this special talk that will focus on aquatic plants and birds in Lake Scugog. These two organizations have invited Mark Dorriesfield to explain the importance of Lake Scugog to bird populations, and Brett Tregunno to share his expertise on aquatic plants in our lake. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the amazing ecology that is near and dear to the resident

by Geoffrey Carpentier In the last few columns, we explored the lives of some of the amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals and how they catch and consume their prey. So now let’s focus on some smaller critters and see what techniques they utilize to capture and subdue prey. In higher animals, mandibles refer to both the upper and lower jaw, but in insects, these structures refer to the lower part of the mouth only. Mandibles in insects are pairs of hardened structures that

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiativer Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Brock Township Public Library is inviting residents to embark on an unforgettable adventure, without ever leaving Beaverton. National bestselling author and professional adventurer, Adam Shoalts will appear at the Beaverton Branch Public Library, on Tuesday, October 21st, from 6 to 7 p.m., sharing stories from his solo expeditions across some of Canada’s most remote wilderness regions. Mr. Shoalts

by Geoffrey Carpentier In the last column, we explored the lives of some amphibians and discovered they use a variety of techniques to...

DURHAM: The Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) successfully hosted its 23rd annual farm tour, at Kubota Canada Limited...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The next generation of entrepreneurs in Kawartha...

by Geoffrey Carpentier The observant, amongst you, will notice, as I continue the discussion of animals’ mouths and jaws, I cleverly...

by Geoffrey Carpentier People sometimes ask me how I decide what topics to write about, when I tackle my column. The simple answer is, my...

NORTH DURHAM: Dave Ellis will showcase the wildlife of Kawartha Lakes, through his photography, at the September meeting of North Durham...

by MANLEY LAVENDER Throughout my Myasthenia Gravis (MG) journey, I have learned about the MG patient, caregiver and doctor community in...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently received a petition from, Sunderland...

by Geoffrey Carpentier Ah, late summer is upon us, and the first late summer blooms are brightening our roadsides and wild places. Rising...

SCUGOG: Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill in Port Perry will become the centre of creative energy and country charm on Saturday, August...

by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Plans, for a long-awaited childcare expansion in Sunderland,...

by Geoffrey Carpentier There has been much said of bears this year, for they have been making themselves obvious in and around North...

We appreciate the passion and dedication of our community, and recognize the important role music continues to play at Port Perry High...

by Lauren Walker Where does positivity come from? I came across an interesting thought I learned from Betty White: "Look for the...

WARD ALSOP Marketing Manager, Ampere KAWARTHA LAKES: MPP Laurie Scott recently had the chance to speak with the team at Ampere, about...

CAROLYN LAPORTE Special to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were recognized, on June...