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Advocating for yourself as you learn about your newly diagnosed disease
by Manley Lavender Upon learning from my neuromuscular specialist, I have something called myasthenia gravis and periphery neuropathy, I...

The Standard
Sep 183 min read


God reminds us we worry too much and must rely on Him
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley As we gathered for Church service, it was wonderful to see and talk to so many friends, after such a long...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 182 min read


Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker When my dad started mentioning his wrists were bothering him, we first thought he’d been doing too much sanding with a...

Lauren Walker
Sep 182 min read


New Leadership at Ross Memorial Hospital
RYAN YOUNG RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital is implementing two significant leadership changes which will help guide the...

The Standard
Sep 182 min read


Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service sets 2026 response goals amid rising 911 calls
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent council meeting, Kawartha Lakes...
darryl knight
Sep 52 min read


Movement for life: Rise and Shine
by Lauren Walker What gets you out of bed in the morning? When you wake up every day, there are a million reasons not to exercise, but...

Lauren Walker
Sep 52 min read


Uxbridge Township warns residents about Avian Flu in local geese
BRANDON CLARK The Standard UXBRIDGE: With the autumn season just around the corner, migrating birds such as geese are returning to...
Brandon Clark
Sep 52 min read


Thriving
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Many words have been used to describe the qualities of those who thrive: optimism, hope, resiliency and even...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 52 min read


Golf Tournament supports mental health and recovery
KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The Swing Fore Mental Health charity golf tournament, at Black Diamond Golf Club, is a...

The Standard
Aug 282 min read


Movement for Life: Staying active
by Lauren Walker As our parents age, their needs change. Are we ready to accommodate their ever changing lives? New issues arise, and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 212 min read


Plucky Granny paddles her kayak through Lock 35, Lock 34 and Lock 32
Luci Dilkus was alone in her kayak, bouncing on bigger and bigger waves in a slate-grey Lake Simcoe, while the wind was roaring. Her...
darryl knight
Aug 212 min read


Part # 4 Share Your Community Awareness and Impact of MG
by MANLEY LAVENDER Throughout my Myasthenia Gravis (MG) journey, I have learned about the MG patient, caregiver and doctor community in...

The Standard
Aug 213 min read


A Daughter's Love
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Canada. The raindrops gently fall from the sky and a gentle breeze...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 212 min read


Family, friends and fairways: honouring the memory of Dr. Azhar Syed
Kim Coulter, CFRE, Communications Specialist RMHF KAWARTHA LAKES: The family of the late Dr. Azhar Syed is organizing a special event...

The Standard
Aug 132 min read


Durham Region Health Department assesses the impacts of Solar UV Radiation and Vector-borne disease
BRANDON CLARK The Standard BROCK: Brock Township met in the Council Chambers on Monday, July 28th, where representatives from the Durham...
Brandon Clark
Aug 72 min read


Not Disabled just differently abled
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It doesn't seem that long ago, when I was in high school. A gang of us would gather at lunch and head to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 72 min read


Movement for Life: Misconceptions
by Lauren Walker Over the years I've heard a lot of misconceptions about exercise. These false ideas can discourage people from...

Lauren Walker
Aug 72 min read


Expanded healthcare teams coming to rural communities in the Kawarthas
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new investment from the provincial government is...
darryl knight
Jul 253 min read


Part 3: The Real Impact Living with MG
by Manley Lavender Upon receiving my diagnosis, in July of 2021, I didn't fully understand what it was going to be like, living with...

The Standard
Jul 253 min read


Heat warnings issued for the area
BRANDON CLARK The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, July 17th, a heat warning was issued for the North Durham...
Brandon Clark
Jul 172 min read
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