top of page


Culture Days returns to Scugog with expanded vision and mural marathon initiative
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At the June 2nd meeting of Scugog Council, Ashar Mobeen,...
darryl knight
Jun 122 min read


Honouring Indigenous voices, stories and culture during National Indigenous History Month
The following statement is being issued, on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, for The Regional...

The Standard
Jun 51 min read


The Artist Within: Judgement Day
By Lauren Walker It’s only natural when applying to juried shows means your work may not be accepted. What does it take for your work to...

Lauren Walker
May 302 min read


Walk Softly – Bracket Fungus
by Geoffrey Carpentier Fungi is not a word which leaps to mind when we think I want to know more about that one! Most people know little...

Geoff Carpentier
May 303 min read


99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Represents Canada at Netherlands Liberation Anniversary
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Newspaper KAWARTHA LAKES: Thursday, May 15th, was a moment of pride for the Lindsay community. At the...
Brandon Clark
May 212 min read


Scugog to celebrate Public Works Week and Compost Day with community spirit
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local residents are invited to come together in recognition...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Kawartha Lakes introduces youth accessibility award
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Young accessibility advocates, in the City of...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Brock embraces “Art in the Parks” vision for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A burst of colour and creativity is coming to Brock...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Brock council urges the province to activate disaster recovery program after devastating ice storm
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently appealed to the provincial...
darryl knight
May 12 min read


Ants: from Central America to Ontario
JAY THIBERT, NDN NORTH DURHAM: North Durham Nature (NDN) is hosting Rob Willson at their Tuesday, May 27th, starting at 7 p.m. Mr....

The Standard
May 11 min read


Showcasing Community Spirit: Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Success of 2024 International Plowing Match
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the City of Kawartha Lakes Council meeting, on...
darryl knight
Apr 162 min read


Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Highlights Year of Progress
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFES)...
darryl knight
Apr 162 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls for poetry submissions in public art project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Poetry is once again taking centre stage in the City...
darryl knight
Apr 82 min read


Brock’s Fire Prevention and Public Education Efforts Surge in 2024
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township's Fire Prevention and Public Education Officer,...
darryl knight
Mar 262 min read


Councillors consider sidewalk extension to Brock High School
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A potential sidewalk extension which would connect the town...
darryl knight
Mar 192 min read


Kawartha Lakes and Museum formalize partnership agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes recently solidified its...
darryl knight
Mar 52 min read


City of Kawartha Lakes formalizes partnership with Kawartha Art Gallery
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a recent move, to strengthen local arts and...
darryl knight
Feb 282 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...

Dan Cearns
Jan 302 min read


Suspect arrested after threats made at Port Perry High School
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG : A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for making threats at Port Perry High School. The incident occurred...

Dan Cearns
Jan 231 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)...

Dan Cearns
Jan 162 min read
bottom of page