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By Faye Ashton We were blessed with perfect weather for all to enjoy this Victoria Day weekend. Hopefully the farmers struggling with wet...

The Standard
May 22, 20241 min read


Jacob Mantle to run for Conservative nomination for next federal election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While no federal election has been called, as of yet, the new riding of York-Durham has its first...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read


PPHS Volleyball crowned LOSSA Champions
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard The 2023-2024 volleyball season, at Port Perry High School (PPHS), has been nothing short of...

The Standard
May 8, 20242 min read


Road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures, on Reach Street and Sandford Road, in...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton It rained again I thought I heard you say. Thinking of past years we gripe because of one condition and immediately end up...

The Standard
May 8, 20243 min read


New North Durham Chamber of Commerce launched
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Three local Chambers of Commerce are coming together to form a new entity, the North Durham Chamber...

Dan Cearns
May 1, 20242 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton It’s amazing to watch the grass greening and the trees budding as each day we experience more daylight and warmer...
darryl knight
May 1, 20242 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard April is fast coming to a close, giving us a real mix of snow, sleet, pellets, and rain, all...
darryl knight
Apr 24, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Sunday was such a perfect glorious Spring day reminding us there will be plenty more of these ahead....

The Standard
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers. That used to be true but not so much anymore....

The Standard
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Easter spirit returning to Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry community is once again invited to show their Easter pride later this month, with the...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Scugog council costs over $319,000 in 2023
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A report on council member salaries and benefits was included in the agenda for Scugog council’s meeting,...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Congratulations, to the PPHS Curling Club for excelling in Kingston this past weekend. They showed...

The Standard
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Scugog cell tower application process sent to dispute resolution
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is sending a decision on the process for the creation of a cell tower on Scugog...

Dan Cearns
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Epsom and Utica news
by Faye Ashton How mixed-up can the weather be? One good thing for those hoping to get another run of sap, the below zero temp tonight...

The Standard
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton March, will it be in like a Lamb and out like a Lion? We can’t predict the weather anymore. I wish all who are celebrating...

The Standard
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Scugog Township to hold operating budget open house
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is inviting residents to provide their input into the 2024 municipal operating...

Dan Cearns
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON The Standard What a beautiful bright sight as the full moon, the one which is farthest away from the earth shone down on us...

The Standard
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton It was beautiful watching the snow flakes falling. Knowing this was the weekend we were heading to Hanover Ontario to...

The Standard
Feb 21, 20241 min read


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by Faye Ashton Happy Valentine's Day to all who receive this newspaper on Wednesday. I hope we can carry on that love of one for another...

The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read
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