February 14th is a day dedicated to love. And for couples who are pondering their futures together, Valentine’s Day may seem tailor-made...

Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity to shower loved ones with special gifts, including treats. Dessert is a significant component of...

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(NC) Let’s face it, just about all of us are feeling the effects of rising inflation. Some of us even dip into our savings just to get...

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SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS, Special to The Standard Falls are a major issue for seniors, as they are the leading cause of physical...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is looking to increase the province's complement of...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: The potential for an economic recession this year has been discussed and considered by...

SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Seniors are very often targets of phone and internet scams. Scammers know young people likely have student...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: As of January 1st, the Ontario government has given pharmacists some new authority. In a...

Many people recall the slogan "Milk, it does a body good." But as different health fads have emerged since that slogan was first uttered,...

Have you ever been told you’re too old to exercise? There are many misconceptions when it comes to older adults and exercise. There is no...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is expanding access to Paxlovid, an antiviral treatment option for...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is sounding the alarm, after...

Efforts to revive small business sectors have helped countless communities regain their prosperity and sense of community pride. Those...

Modern consumers have more choices than ever before. Whether they're buying appliances, books, clothing, or any of the myriad necessities...

DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: With Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 driving a large number of...

KIM COULTER, RMH One of the biggest changes in the delivery of patient care is underway at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) right now. It’s a...