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OAAS welcomes new Agriculture Minister as part of the Provincial Cabinet shuffle
VINCE BRENNAN, Manager, Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies STIRLING: The Ontario government announced a shuffle in its...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20212 min read
2021 Port Perry Fair has been cancelled
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The 2021 edition of the Port Perry Fair has been cancelled,...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20211 min read
Program to Develop Leadership Skills and Inspire Careers in Agriculture
OLIVER ANDERSON, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food The governments of Canada and Ontario...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Forsythe Family Farm featured in Local Food Report 2021
by The Standard https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Forsythe-Farm-Local-Food-Report-June-24th-2021.wav COURTNEY...
Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Golfing in the era of social distancing
Golfers enthusiastically look forward to the day when their favourite courses reopen to players each year. That anticipation was even...
Colleen Green
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Ontario Invests in 21st Century Skills Development and Introduces Tuition-Free PSW Program in Peterb
KAILIE COTTERILL, Office of MPP Laurie Scott KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is transforming virtual learning across the province,...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club
SHIRLEY LOVE, Special to The Standard Summer solstice is June 21st and is the longest day of the year. What does this mean for gardeners?...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read
Long-Term Labour Strategy to Ensure Agri-Food Sector Remains Strong
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is launching an agri-food labour strategy, to address sector labour...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Governments Investing in Meat Processors Capacity in Ontario
JEAN-SÉBASTIEN Comeau, Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
14 facts about horses
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but horses have been companions and assistance animals for millennia. In fact, archaeological evidence...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
The benefits of organic agriculture
Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they’re buying appliances, books, clothing, or any of the myriad necessities...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
New Ways to Engage for Rural Ontario
NORMAN RAGETLIE, Executive Director, Rural Ontario Institute The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is preparing to provide more ways for...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Local police officer supports community mental health
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Police Officer Jon Perrin knows mental health...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read
Ontario adding 2,000 nurses to the health care system
VANESSA De MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care The Ontario government is investing $35 million to increase enrolment in...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20212 min read
5 Victorian Era Games
Lawn Tennis Lawn tennis was officially invented in 1874, according to Durham University, and quickly grew in popularity. Major T. H. Gem...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20213 min read
A brief history of Queen Victoria
Victoria’s marriage was the first of a reigning queen of England in 286 years. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s wedding, which took...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20215 min read
Kawartha Lakes endorses moving forward with ATV road use, but still specifics to iron out
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has decided to move forward...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20213 min read
Transit Executive Committee: Safe Driver Awards and the Inclusive Community Grant
DURHAM: Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually, on Wednesday, May 5th, to discuss various Durham Region Transit...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
4 Tips to Ensure You’re Putting the Right Plant in the Right Place
DEBBI MAYSTER, On Behalf of OPEI Our backyards have taken on a greater importance in our lives since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yards, parks...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
Lakeview Health and Wellness promoting a healthy Scugog community
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: A new business is looking to help make Port Perry a more...
Colleen Green
May 6, 20212 min read
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