HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard The drastic change in the weather has certainly reminded us that winter is near and the time has...

GABRIELLE FERGUSON, Leadership Projects Director, Rural Ontario Institute The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is pleased to announce...

CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch, OMFRA The Ontario government is investing up to $550,335 to help the Anishinabek Nation...

CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch, OMFRA The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10.21 million through the...

KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP KAWARTHA LAKES: On Friday, October 15th the Ontario government announced they will provide up...

KAWARTHA LAKES: “Congratulations to this year’s Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recipients,” said the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell,...

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group thrives on hope and positive energy. Even with...

AARON WISE/JOSH KERR, Meaningful Care Foundation A Canadian care group has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire five pioneering age...

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Home renovation projects can help homeowners put their own unique stamp on their homes, and such projects can be both aesthetic and...

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the dining room may be akin to one of its arteries. The mood created in the kitchen spreads...

When shopping for a home, buyers often try to envision themselves living in a given property. Images of family gatherings and holidays...

Remodelling a kitchen adds value to a home. Mid-range kitchen remodels cost about $66,000, and homeowners can expect to recover about 60...

Hardwood floors have long been sought after by home buyers. In its 2019 “Remodeling Impact Report,” the National Association of Realtors®...

Many components combine to define a home’s interior. Some homeowners may be partial to certain styles, such as ultra-modern or farmhouse,...

Veteran homeowners recognize the value of remodelling their kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens and baths tend to appear dated more quickly...

Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly...

Spending so much time at home during the pandemic led many homeowners to spruce up their homes. Home improvements increased by an average...

Automobiles are significant investments. The decision to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a new vehicle is not one consumer should...

Savvy drivers recognize that maintenance is essential to keeping their vehicles running strong for years on end. Such maintenance ensures...