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Why invest in personal training?
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...

The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read


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

The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read


Oak Ridges Hospice receives funding to support expansion to 10 beds
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Ontario government is funding two more beds at Oak Ridges Hospice, bringing the local hospice to its...

Dan Cearns
Mar 9, 20232 min read


HKPR members see an update on their enforcement actions
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit's (HKPR) enforcement branch issued...

Dan Cearns
Feb 23, 20232 min read


The Joys of Caring for Someone Living with Dementia
TAMMY ADAMS and SUSAN FISHER Caring for a loved one living with dementia is a unique experience that can bring great rewards and moments...

The Standard
Feb 16, 20233 min read


More should be done to encourage Ontarians to save for retirement
RUSS COURTNEY, Senior Media Relations and Digital Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority CNW: A recent poll commissioned by the...
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Feb 16, 20233 min read


Nurse Next Door celebrates new location in Uxbridge
Nurse Next Door announced its newest franchise location to service Uxbridge, Port Perry, Georgina, Innisfil, and Yorkdale, Ontario. The...

The Standard
Feb 16, 20233 min read


Pandemic not over yet, according to the HKPR medical officer of health
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Despite many governments and organizations switching their focus over to pandemic recovery,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 27, 20231 min read


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

The Standard
Jan 26, 20232 min read


Ontario aims at attracting healthcare workers from across Canada
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is looking to increase the province's complement of...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20232 min read


How to Protect Yourself Against Scams
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Seniors are very often targets of phone and internet scams. Scammers know young people likely have student...

The Standard
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Ontario focusing on expanding services at independent clinics in three-step plan
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government has announced a new three-step plan to tackle the current...

The Standard
Jan 19, 20232 min read


HKPR unit provides first health update of 2023
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) provided some updates on health...

The Standard
Jan 19, 20232 min read


Ontario pharmacists can now prescribe for 13 different ailments
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: As of January 1st, the Ontario government has given pharmacists some new authority. In a...
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Jan 12, 20232 min read


Bobcaygeon Legion is advancing care at Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: For thirty years, the members of the Royal Canadian Legion Bobcaygeon Branch...

The Standard
Jan 6, 20231 min read


No Age Limit to Health
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...

Lauren Walker
Dec 15, 20222 min read


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

Dan Cearns
Dec 15, 20221 min read


HKPR issues an alert following an increase in local overdoses
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is sounding the alarm, after...

Dan Cearns
Dec 8, 20222 min read


Scammers continue to target local seniors
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: At least one Port Perry resident received a fraudulant Enbridge Gas call last week. This senior would...
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Nov 24, 20222 min read


Respiratory illnesses heavily impacting the HKPR community
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With respiratory viruses, such as Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Influenza, impacting...

Dan Cearns
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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