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Part # 4 Share Your Community Awareness and Impact of MG
by MANLEY LAVENDER Throughout my Myasthenia Gravis (MG) journey, I have learned about the MG patient, caregiver and doctor community in...

The Standard
1 day ago3 min read


The story behind the person: Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley
by Jonathan van Bilsen North Durham and Kawartha Lakes has welcomed a unique addition to its charming downtown, the Town Trolley. This...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 24, 20246 min read


Freshness is the key for the new Mary Brown's restaurant in Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Mary Brown’s Chicken in Port Perry is offering people a unique dining experience. “Mary Brown’s is the...

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20242 min read


The story behind the person - Janna Guido, Never Say Never
by Jonathan van Bilsen I first met Janna Guido, Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Ward 2, Scugog Township, at the Scugog Library, in Port...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 19, 20244 min read


For the love of the theatre
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Theatre on the Ridge, a not-for-profit organization, has been a part of the Scugog and North Durham...
Courtney McClure
May 29, 20242 min read


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...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 21, 20234 min read


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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Nov 21, 20234 min read


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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Nov 14, 20233 min read


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...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 17, 20234 min read


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,...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 19, 20234 min read


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...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 24, 20233 min read


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,...

The Standard
Jul 26, 20233 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 30, 20231 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 30, 20232 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 30, 20231 min read


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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Jun 29, 20231 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 23, 20232 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 23, 20231 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 23, 20232 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 16, 20232 min read
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