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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...
darryl knight
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...

The Standard
Jul 9, 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...

Dan Cearns
Jun 6, 20241 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...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 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...

Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20242 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...

Dan Cearns
Mar 13, 20241 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...
darryl knight
Feb 21, 20242 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...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 13, 20244 min read


TLDSB accepts and approves boundary review recommendations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A number of changes are coming for several Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read


New Kindergarten curriculum revealed, to go into effect in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making changes to the Kindergarten curriculum, which will...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Durham District School Board receives investigation report from Ombudsman
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: A provincial ombudsman is encouraging the Durham District School Board (DDSB) “to continue to review its...

Dan Cearns
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes trustee becomes the Chair of the TLDSB
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes trustee has been named the Chair of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board...

Dan Cearns
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes supporting a bus stop arm pilot project
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is supporting an initiative to make the roads safer for students and...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read


ETFO, government reach a tentative agreement at the central table
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario’s elementary teachers’ union and the Ontario government have reportedly reached an...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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