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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


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...
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...
darryl knight
Jan 162 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...
darryl knight
Oct 10, 20242 min read


What can you do to help Ontario turtles?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard In Ontario, female turtles nest during the spring, usually in late May or early July. Eggs typically hatch...
Courtney McClure
Oct 2, 20242 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...

Dan Cearns
Oct 2, 20241 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...

The Standard
Sep 25, 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...
darryl knight
Sep 4, 20242 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...

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 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,...
darryl knight
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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