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Charitable giving and taxes
Many people donate to nonprofit organizations and other philanthropic groups out of a personal desire to do good for others. Such...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Get schooled on education savings plans
Accounts to pay for college or even private high schools can be a smart way for parents to prepare for their children’s futures. Not...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Is a Valentine’s Day proposal right for you?
Valentine’s Day is a special day when thoughts turn to love and romance. Couples contemplating tying the knot may feel like Valentine’s...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read


Getting here to there on your wedding day
You’ve planned the date, met with the officiant, decided on what to wear, and booked the venue. But how are you going to arrive in style?...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read


Cater wedding menus to guests’ dietary needs
Gone are the days when wedding reception menus were limited to the one-size-fits-all offerings of meat, chicken or fish. Thanks to modern...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read


Make a statement with your wedding cake
Brides and grooms may pour over every detail of their weddings, but few components of the festivities may be as fun, especially for...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
The Definition of Play
What does it mean to play? We usually associate it with children engaging with each other and having fun. Being the curious person I am,...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Ontario Helping to Keep Seniors Living with Dementia Safe
DURHAM: January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada, a time to raise awareness around the challenges people living with dementia...
Colleen Green
Jan 23, 20201 min read
Concession Road 7 in Uxbridge to be closed for two weeks
UXBRIDGE: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that Concession Road 7 (Regional Road 1) in Uxbridge,...
Colleen Green
Jan 10, 20201 min read
Working with Ontario Farmers to Improve Soil Health and Water Quality
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Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Christmas tree recycling
When choosing a real Christmas tree for holiday celebrations, consumers should think about the many ways that trees can be repurposed...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20191 min read
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year to Choose an Ontario-grown Christmas Tree
Our province is home to 530 Christmas tree farms that generate more than $12 million in sales per year. For every Christmas tree...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20191 min read
AgScape Launches Campaign to Fill the Shoes of Tomorrow’s Agriculture Leaders
Jim McMillan considers himself fortunate. He operates a cash crop and market garden farm with his son Ian in Wainfleet, Ontario and...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20192 min read


Helping Ontario’s Dairy Processors Deliver Safe, Quality Products
The government is supporting Ontario dairy processing businesses to help ensure they continue to produce safe and high-quality dairy...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20191 min read
Rural Leaders online certificate program launched
The Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario, located in Guelph, Ontario, working in collaboration with Governance Solutions Inc. of Halton...
Colleen Green
Dec 23, 20192 min read


Give the gift of The Piano Inn and Café
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Colleen Green
Dec 13, 20191 min read
Garden Club Taking a Winter Break
SHIRLEY LOVE Special to The Standard SCUGOG: A great evening at the December meeting where members enjoyed a most delicious pot-luck...
Colleen Green
Dec 13, 20191 min read
Province launching new training to help auto workers get and keep good jobs
Ontario is supporting the province’s automotive and advanced manufacturing industries by investing $3 million in training to help workers...
Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20192 min read


Broadway Auto Sales a reliable business
UXBRIDGE: Broadway Auto Sales has been servicing the used car public since 1975, and has a well known reputation for outstanding product...
Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20191 min read
Residents encouraged to drive with caution this winter
DURHAM: To support Durham Vision Zero, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents to drive with...
Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20192 min read
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