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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,...
darryl knight
Jul 302 min read
Walk Softly: Black Bears – Our Amazing Neighbours
by Geoffrey Carpentier There has been much said of bears this year, for they have been making themselves obvious in and around North...
Geoff Carpentier
Jul 303 min read
DDSB response to recent changes to the music program at Port Perry HS
We appreciate the passion and dedication of our community, and recognize the important role music continues to play at Port Perry High...
The Standard
Jul 252 min read
Movement for Life - July 17, 2025
by Lauren Walker Where does positivity come from? I came across an interesting thought I learned from Betty White: "Look for the...
Lauren Walker
Jul 172 min read
$200,000 OTF Grant from the Province creates welcoming environment for summer campers at Ampere Makerspace
WARD ALSOP Marketing Manager, Ampere KAWARTHA LAKES: MPP Laurie Scott recently had the chance to speak with the team at Ampere, about...
The Standard
Jul 172 min read
Soroptimist International recognizes four graduating students for their positive influence on others
CAROLYN LAPORTE Special to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were recognized, on June...
The Standard
Jul 91 min read
PPHS Leadership Camp is a success!
MELINDA WINTER PPHS SCUGOG: Over 100 students from Port Perry High School came together, for another unforgettable year at the 2025...
The Standard
Jun 271 min read
Suspicious fire in vacant Cannington building prompts warning from Brock Fire Department
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A suspicious fire in a vacant building in Cannington, on...
darryl knight
Jun 271 min read
Prince Albert United Church Donates $10,000 to Prince Albert
CAROLYN PUTERBOUGH Prince Albert PS SCC SCUGOG: Prince Albert Public School is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000 donation from...
The Standard
Jun 191 min read
Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Accessibility Champions at 2025 Awards
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City honoured individuals, businesses, and...
darryl knight
Jun 192 min read
Music program quietly cancelled at Port Perry High School
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry High School (PPHS) has cancelled all senior instrumental music classes for the upcoming...
Colleen Green
Jun 192 min read
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
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