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Scugog Fire teams up with Uxbridge Fire and 105.5 Hits FM for the 12 Days of Holiday Safety Campaign
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Colleen Green
Dec 11, 20191 min read
Reducing the Stigma Around Men’s Breast Health
KAWARTHA LAKES: As Men’s Health Awareness Month draws to a close, Ross Memorial Hospital’s Breast Assessment Clinic team hopes to see...
Colleen Green
Dec 5, 20192 min read
Ontario Health Teams Part of Province’s Plan to End Hallway Health Care
DURHAM: Ontario is delivering on its commitment to end hallway health care and build a connected and sustainable health care system...
Colleen Green
Dec 5, 20192 min read
Promoting the quality of Canadian wheat
CAM DAHL Cereals Canada Over a three month period, a delegation representing the Canadian wheat value chain will be travelling to 17...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read


Kawartha Lakes Food Source received 6,609 pounds of produce donations: the greatest amount yet!
KAWARTHA LAKES: The crisp fall air and snow on the ground is a sure sign that the growing season is over here in the Kawarthas! Gardening...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read


The Jonathan van Bilsen Show
The Jonathan van Bilsen Show - November 2019 Standard News columnist Jonathan van Bilsen interviews the movers and shakers in Scugog and...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20191 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
Nov 29, 20191 min read
Promoting the quality of Canadian wheat
CAM DAHL, Cereals Canada Over a three month period, a delegation representing the Canadian wheat value chain will be travelling to 17...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Ontario helping to deliver agri-food literacy tools for students
Ontario’s government is giving teachers and students the tools to learn about the agri-food sector. Today, Ernie Hardeman, Minister of...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Ontario supports healthy fundraiser that connects students with farmers
Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Education, congratulated...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Champion Trees of Scugog by Jason Eenling
I have made a few trips to the Pine Grove Cemetery in Prince Albert this year. It’s one of the oldest preserved areas for trees in...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Changes to biogas rules for farms
The Government of Ontario announced on Monday, November 18th that they will launch consultations to identify potential changes that would...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20191 min read
Telling the story of Canadian Durum across the Atlantic Ocean
JAKE LEGUEE Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Have you ever heard of new crop missions? Probably not. Most farmers I’ve talked to...
Colleen Green
Nov 29, 20193 min read
More Community Support for Seniors Across the Province
DURHAM: Ontario is committed to helping seniors stay healthy, safe and socially connected within their own communities. Many seniors face...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20192 min read


All five senses matter as we feed our seniors
CHEF MICHAEL SMITH Special to The Standard Fortifying our bodies and minds with healthy food and engaging conversation is critical to...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20193 min read
Canada’s Clean Energy Capital
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Colleen Green
Nov 21, 20193 min read
Did you know?
A first dance song at the wedding reception often sets the tone for the upcoming festivities and can exemplify just how newlyweds feel...
Colleen Green
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Secrets to at-home weddings
Many couples preparing for their trip down the aisle follow the familiar sentiments expressed by Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” Such...
Colleen Green
Nov 14, 20192 min read


Durham Region Transit seeks public input to shaping transit in rural Durham
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Colleen Green
Nov 14, 20191 min read
No charges laid in local RIDE programs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Local drivers were lauded by police last week after RIDE programs in Port Perry and Beaverton...
Colleen Green
Nov 14, 20191 min read
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