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Canada and Ontario Support Beef and Hog Farmers
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $10 million in emergency assistance for beef and hog farmers. The funding will...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Converting food scraps into renewable energy
DURHAM: The Region of Durham is planning a Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility to convert organic waste, like food...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Ontario Protecting Farmers and Food Supply Chain
The Ontario government is taking action to balance the safety and security of farmers, their families, and the provincial food supply...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Rural Ontario Institute announces Rural Change Makers
The Rural Ontario Institute is pleased to announce the 2020 cohort of the Rural Change Makers pilot project. Eighteen participants, aged...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Ontario Celebrates Local Agri-food Heroes
The Ontario government is celebrating local agri-food heroes, who have stepped up to ensure the province’s food supply chain remains...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
First Anniversary of Inquiry Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and Jill Dunlop, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues, issued the following...
Colleen Green
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Durham takes next step towards Anaerobic Digestion facility
DURHAM: The Region of Durham Council has taken the next step towards developing a new Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD)...
Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
New program to help struggling Brock Township businesses
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has made a decision to help out some of...
Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Lindsay Farmer’s Market the first to begin 2020 season
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Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
New daycare coming to Port Perry this summer
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog will have another childcare option this summer. Helping...
Colleen Green
May 28, 20203 min read
Grade 8 student helps make headwear for workers
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: While some people have been looking for things to do while in...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
Kawartha Conservation phasing in reopening of conservation areas
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/SCUGOG: Kawartha Conservation has announced they’ve...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20201 min read
Kawartha Lakes financial situation ‘stable’ during pandemic
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Colleen Green
May 21, 20201 min read
Pollinators are an important part of gardens
A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to ensure the garden has the best environment in which to grow and thrive....
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
How home design trends are developing for social distancing
COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting effects on everything...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
Four questions to ask before fueling your outdoor Power equipment this summer
Summer is almost here, and more homeowners than ever are spending time in their lawns and backyards while sheltering at home during the...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
Creating your own backyard oasis
Our backyards are some of the best places to spend the summer months, especially if you’re practicing social distancing and are tired of...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
Update on Local COVID-19 Outbreaks
KAWARTHA LAKES: The local public health unit today is providing an update on the COVID-19 outbreaks in its area. The Haliburton,...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20201 min read
Government commits to improving system following COVID-19 outbreak
Tuesday, May 19th, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, issued the following statement in response to the impact of...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20201 min read
Ontario given ability to install management at struggling long term care homes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government now has the...
Colleen Green
May 21, 20202 min read
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