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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...
Courtney McClure
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Strawberries and the Mishkodeh
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Foundation Coordinator KAWARTHA LAKES: The Mishkodeh Centre for Indigenous Knowledge invites the community to gather...

The Standard
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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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Jun 15, 20232 min read


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...

The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read


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...

Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Bad Reputations: Cormorants and Conservation
JAY THIBERT, North Durham Nature Club UXBRIDGE: On June 27, The North Durham Nature Club will be hosting – Bad Reputations: Cormorants...

The Standard
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Donors make the difference: the community’s new MRI arrives at RMH
KIM COULTER, Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Team is celebrating the arrival of the community’s new MRI....

The Standard
Jun 2, 20232 min read


How entrepreneurs can approach funding their businesses
Successful entrepreneurs often say that few, if any, professional endeavours are as rewarding as starting a business and ultimately...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


Making farm safety & mental wellness a priority for all
DFRFR SCUGOG: Everyone involved in agriculture knows someone whose life has been affected by a farm-related injury or death. In many...

The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read


Agricultural Scholarships – 2023
Scholarship and bursary program information for all post-secondary students interested in pursuing a career in the agriculture industry....

The Standard
May 26, 20233 min read


Speak up to protect Ontario's farmland for farming
Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) The Ontario government's newly introduced Bill 97 and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement will...

The Standard
May 26, 20231 min read


International Plowing Match and Rural Expo coming to Kawartha Lakes in 2024
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo is coming to Lindsay in 2024. At a meeting, on...

Dan Cearns
May 26, 20232 min read


Ageism and Seniors
TAMMY ADAMS AND SUSAN FISHER, Special to The Standard Ageism has been a growing problem in recent years, particularly among older adults....
Tammy Adams
May 19, 20232 min read


If seeking a new home, a spacious yard would be at the top of most wish lists
Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR According to a new survey commissioned by the TurfMutt Foundation and conducted online by The Harris Poll...

The Standard
May 19, 20233 min read


Get Ready for Spring & Summer “Backyarding”: Keep Safety in Mind
DEBBI MAYSTER, Four Leaf PR Perhaps you are already dreaming of family gatherings, grilling and eating in your backyard. Or maybe you...

The Standard
May 19, 20232 min read


Minor exterior upgrades that can help sell a home
The home improvement industry has been booming for years, but forecasters are projecting a deceleration in 2023 and perhaps beyond....

The Standard
May 19, 20232 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: This week has inspired many a gardener to flock to the garden centres. A special weekend...

The Standard
May 19, 20232 min read


Migrate With Monarchs at the Scugog Memorial Public Library
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Join monarch butterfly expert, Don Davis, as he shares his travels with the monarchs, at the...
Courtney McClure
May 19, 20232 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...

The Standard
May 19, 20232 min read


How to reduce your risk of driving distracted
The prevalence of technology has ensured that many things are competing for people's attention at any given moment. That includes when...

The Standard
May 13, 20232 min read
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