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Scugog council sees an update report on the pollinator garden project
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is adding a new garden to the Port Perry landscape. At a meeting on Monday, May...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20222 min read
Grateful patient and radiologist share impact of MRI in ’Every Picture Tells A Story’ appeal
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: There are moments from Kate Winn’s breast...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Ontario Provides Funding for Agricultural and Horticultural Societies
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is providing...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Chair Henry applauds Regional Councillor Ted Smith on Royal Agricultural Winter Fair appointment
DURHAM: The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer: “It is my pleasure...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20221 min read
Farm Management Canada’s Agricultural Excellence (AgEx) Conference is going HYBRID in 2022
DENISE ROBERTSON, Project Manager, Farm Management Canada OTTAWA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE): Farm Management Canada’s flagship Agricultural...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Ontario Giving Long-term Care Residents More Nutritional Choices and Variety
DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is investing over $40 million in additional nutritional support funding for long-term care...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit
The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Start thinking about financial planning now
Financial planning has become a catchphrase in recent years, and it’s something many consumers may not fully understand. Learning some...
Colleen Green
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Five tax prep tips
Tax season isn’t something most people look forward to, particularly if they suspect they owe money. However, a few tax prep tips can...
Colleen Green
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Passover is a celebration of freedom
Passover is a Jewish celebration that begins this year at sundown on March 27 and ends on April 4. Passover typically occurs around the...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20222 min read
What are the Stations of the Cross and their importance?
Christianity.com The Stations of the Cross refer to a series of paintings or depictions of the events of the Passion of Christ and the...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20224 min read
Ontario government officially removes tolls for the use of Highways 412 and 418
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has officially removed tolls from two highways. On Tuesday, April...
Colleen Green
Apr 14, 20221 min read
Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes
VANESSA DE MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care CANNINGTON: The Ontario government is adding 73 new and 247 upgraded...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
$17.1 million investment will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and improve access to care
ALEXANDRA HILKENE, Office of Minister Elliott As part of its plan to build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system better prepared...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
High Mortality Incident in<br>Poultry Flock Near Your Farm Feather Board Command Centre
The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) was made aware of a high mortality incident in a poultry flock in your area. FBCC is strongly...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
East Central Farm Show
The 41st annual East Central Farm Show will take place in the Commonwell Exhibition Building at the Lindsay, Ontario Fairgrounds. The...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Ukrainian farmers step up for war effort
Famous for towing captured Russian tanks, Ukrainian farmers step up for war effort Ukraine’s government is calling on its agricultural...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Effects of the Ukrainian conflict on food security are already being felt in the Middle East and Nor
JOANNE LEVITAN, IFAD ROME: As war continues to rage in Ukraine, the effects of rising food prices and shortages of staple crops are...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20223 min read
East Central Farm Show is back!
The East Central Farm Show will take place Wednesday, March 6th and Thursday, Mach 7th in Lindsay, Ontario in the Commonwell Exhibition...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20221 min read
What is a Barn Quilt Trail?
Barn quilts are eight-foot square (and larger) painted replicas of actual fabric quilt blocks installed on barns. Barn quilts draw...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20221 min read
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