The Story Behind the Person: Matt Passafiume, The Art of meade
by Jonathan van Bilsen Making wine is a talent and not something you perfect in a week or two. The art of winemaking takes years and...
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Colleen Green
- Nov 21
- 4 min
James and the Giant Peach comes to Lindsay
Colleen Green The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Flato Academy Theatre is proud to present the James and the Giant Peach play. It is based...
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Colleen Green
- Nov 14
- 3 min
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Faith Christian Fellowship will be...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Oct 17
- 4 min
Marc Gibbons, a Story that Needs to be Told
by Jonathan van Bilsen My legs are still a bit sore from completing the Port Perry Pedals event a few weeks ago, but I am very glad I was...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Sep 19
- 4 min
Jenna Boucher: Two Blokes and a Lady
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Cider, mostly apple cider, has been in existence for a very long time. In our region,...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
- Aug 24
- 3 min
Nick Vanderzwet, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are capable of taking beautiful photographs. The question is, can they...
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The Standard
- Jul 26
- 3 min
The Story Behind The Person: Suzanne Garriock, The Violin is a way of life
by Jonathan van Bilsen Music is a fundamental trait, which many people experience, whether it is listening to your favourite tune,...
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The Standard
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Low & Low Funeral Home
FEATURE: Serving our community for over 156+ years The original furniture and funeral business was started by John McGuire, who had been...
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The Standard
- Jun 30
- 2 min
The Port Perry Fair
FEATURE: Serving our community for over 156+ years Since 1853, the Port Perry Agricultural Society has been running Fairs in Scugog. That...
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The Standard
- Jun 30
- 1 min
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
FEATURE: Serving our community for 156+ years St. John’s Presbyterian Church on 319 Queen Street, has served the community of Port Perry...
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Colleen Green
- Jun 29
- 1 min
The BOMB a huge success
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: The Bomb Retro '80s Live Experience played at The Town Hall 1873 on Saturday, June 24th to a huge...
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The Standard
- Jun 23
- 2 min
Canada Day Cake
INGREDIENTS Cake: 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 3 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature 2...
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The Standard
- Jun 23
- 1 min
Woodchip Wednesdays in Lindsay
KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes is excited to share some of our great diversion programs available to residents this summer through our...
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The Standard
- Jun 23
- 2 min
7 tips to protect your pig farm
(NC) As an expert running your own operation, large or small, you already know the importance of protecting your livestock from threats...
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The Standard
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Is your home ready for you to age in place?
(NC) Canadians are increasingly hearing about a phrase that could shift how they view home designs – “aging in place.” The point of this...
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Courtney McClure
- Jun 15
- 2 min
How Can You Celebrate the Environment in 2023?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard Canadian Environment Week 2023 started on June 4th and ended on June 10th. However, Canadians are still...
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The Standard
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Strawberries and the Mishkodeh
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Foundation Coordinator KAWARTHA LAKES: The Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous Knowledge invites the community to gather...
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Colleen Green
- Jun 15
- 2 min
James Gladstone-Trailblazer
James Basil Gladstone, Kainai (Blood) interpreter, farmer, rancher, Indigenous rights advocate, senator (born 21 May 1887 at Mountain...
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The Standard
- Jun 15
- 1 min
What is National Indigenous Peoples Day?
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse...
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Dan Cearns
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Roar by the Shores show to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Plans are currently underway for the 2023 Roar by the Shores Car show to return to its original format...
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