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The Standard
May 12, 20232 min read
Five ways to commemorate Mother's Day when mom has passed away
Losing a loved one is never easy. Whether the loss is recent or not, many people find the void created by a loved one's passing never...
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The Standard
May 12, 20231 min read
Learn to stay safe at home with the Uxbridge Library
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: On June 2nd, the Uxbridge Public Library will teach your kids how to stay safe at home while...
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Katie Hunter
May 5, 20232 min read
Al-Anon celebrates 40 years of service
KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard For 40 years, Al-Anon has been a support group for people affected by someone else's drinking. It...
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The Standard
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Six obstacles small businesses often face
Rewarding but tough may be the general consensus established entrepreneurs use to describe owning a small business. When working for...
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The Standard
Apr 28, 20232 min read
AgEx Conference heads to Guelph!
DENISE ROBERTSON, Project Manager, FMC OTTAWA: Farm Management Canada's (FMC) flagship Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) is...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Farm 911 project launched in Scugog
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is partnering with 'Farm 911: The Emily Project' to make firefighter response...
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The Standard
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to the Standard Last week's temperatures in the mid 20's just happened to be what we all needed, as an early...
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The Standard
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Kawartha Conservation launches three new garden guides
KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Conservation has launched three new native garden guides to help gardeners create healthy, natural, and...
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The Standard
Apr 27, 20235 min read
4-H Ontario Announces New 2023 4-H Ontario Ambassadors
LAURA GOULDING, Manager, Communications, 4-H Ontario GUELPH: 4-H Ontario is proud to announce the selection of five ambassadors who will...
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Dan Cearns
Apr 22, 20232 min read
HKPR stresses taking precautions around wildlife to avoid the avian flu
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has issued a statement...
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Katie Hunter
Apr 22, 20232 min read
Spring is coming sooner than you think
"Katie’s Korner" KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard After a long winter, sunshine and warming weather are a welcome change. To help...
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The Standard
Apr 21, 20232 min read
WE ARE THE ROSS: Spring Appeal highlights high priority needs at RMH
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: As our community grows, hospital services become even more important. So do...
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The Standard
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Did you know?
Socialization in midlife can have a profound impact on individuals as they approach their golden years. A 2019 study led by researchers...
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The Standard
Apr 21, 20231 min read
Know an environmental hero?
KATARINA ZEPPIERI, Corporate Communications LSRCA NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is...
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The Standard
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Considerations for retirees thinking of working part-time
Retirement is an opportunity to wave goodbye to the daily grind. Retirees may focus on rest and relaxation, and many make travel a major...
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The Standard
Apr 14, 20233 min read
Money management tips for retirees
What constitutes a perfect retirement is different for everyone. Some people may imagine spending their golden years fishing their days...
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The Standard
Apr 14, 20232 min read
The basics of auto insurance
Traffic laws are designed to keep everyone on the road safe. That motivation is also behind laws governing auto insurance, which is...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Scugog approves the 2023 operating budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has completed their 2023 budget process, approving the operating budget at a...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Ontario government introducing a manufacturing tax credit idea
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing a new tax credit, to bring more manufacturing jobs to the...
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Mar 29, 20232 min read
Signs kids could be hard of hearing
Hearing loss is often associated with aging, and understandably so. Individuals from all walks of life undoubtedly have an aging friend...
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