by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Gastroesophageal reflux, also called GERD. This is a common condition, where stomach acid flows back into...

by Lauren Walker I hope your Christmas Holidays were wonderful. Upon welcoming the New Year, I had to decide what my first article of...

By Susan Fisher & Tammy Adams Many of us enjoy dining out at restaurants, many times to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy treasured...

by Lauren Walker Most of you who read my articles know my attitude about aging. Age does not dictate success; it is your desire to do it,...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley My faith has always been grounded in Christ. It is hard to wait for justice when we don't know how, or when...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is continuing to explore a...

Dear readers, I wanted to wish you a very happy holiday! I thought I’d take a moment and express my thank you to my loyal readers. I...

By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I was blessed, I was never picked on in school, even though I was a slow starter. I made it through high...

KATIE HUNTER Special to The Standard A little cold never hurt anyone, Right? My friend Kortney had a crazy idea one day as the lake was...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) board members received an update on...

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: As the weather turns cold, the team at Eganridge Resort, Golf Club & Spa are...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is joining many other health...

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Some of the most important moments of Rosemary Joudrie’s life have taken place...

by Lauren Walker I’m not of the thinking, an “Old dog can’t learn new tricks.” This means, at a certain stage in life, we stop...

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: As dance enthusiasts, members of the Lindsay Social Dance Club know the...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes’ local health unit, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...

by Lauren Walker There’s a lot of information and misinformation when it comes to eating and exercise. Let’s take the common sense...

by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley I was blessed to meet two lovely ladies who follow my articles in The Standard, and we began chatting. It...

DURHAM: Respiratory viral illness season is here, and Durham Region Health Department is reminding area residents to protect themselves...

KAWARTHA LAKES: CT imaging is a critical tool for diagnosing injuries and disease, and for guiding surgeries and cancer treatments. At...