Hearing loss is often associated with aging, and understandably so. Individuals from all walks of life undoubtedly have an aging friend...

DOUG ELLIS, Office of Todd McCarthy, MPP Durham DURHAM: Palliative care connects Ontarians to comfortable and dignified end of life care,...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes’ top medical officer echoed a number of points made by Ontario’s Chief Medical...

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The 'Let’s Reconnect' Seniors’ Information Fair is new to the Uxbridge community. It will be...

CHERYL DYER, FFSC KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens' Club (FFSC) was selected by the 100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes as...

People can get the wrong idea about what a Personal Trainer does. I've heard plenty of stories. It's important to invest in your health...

Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard For many seniors, staying active and social is key to a healthy and enjoyable...

What constitutes a perfect retirement is different for everyone. Some people may imagine spending their golden years fishing their days...

Charitable giving grew in 2021. Giving not only increased after COVID-19, but actually rebounded more than it had in a decade. People...

ANGELA BISCHOFF, Director of Ontario Clean Air Alliance While Tesla has now committed to cutting the cost of its electric cars by half,...

Vehicles require all sorts of maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. Contrary to popular belief, motorists need not be amateur...

The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers. According to a recent survey, buyers paid 12.2 percent...

ROBIN ANDERSON, Communications Coordinator CASA/ACSA WINNIPEG, MB (COMMUNITYWIRE): This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW),...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog council has set a target tax increase of 2.5 percent for this year’s municipal budget. The...

THE STANDARD The East Central Farm Show will take place Wednesday, March 1st and Thursday, March 2nd, in Lindsay, Ontario, in the...

HELEN NICOLAU, Special to The Standard We have weathered the snowstorms of January. I hope everyone has been keeping safe and haven't...

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Mrs. Stewart and Ms. Bidan are hosting a workshop on Goat Showmanship in Elgin Park, Uxbridge,...

ALBERTO TRILLO BARCA, IFAD ROME: Ukraine became the 178th country to be admitted to the International Fund for Agricultural Development...

TAMMY ADAMS and SUSAN FISHER Caring for a loved one living with dementia is a unique experience that can bring great rewards and moments...

RUSS COURTNEY, Senior Media Relations and Digital Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority CNW: A recent poll commissioned by the...