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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


Ontario officials "strongly" recommend masking
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: With Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 driving a large number of...
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Nov 18, 20222 min read


Bringing the best technology and resources to the Ross
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...
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Nov 18, 20222 min read


What better way to spend time with your loved ones than creating memories
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley There is no better way to spend time with your loved one than with some autumn activities. The following ideas...
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Nov 18, 20223 min read


Some Communication Tips for Dementia
TAMMY ADAMS & SUSAN FISHER Do you know someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Perhaps you’re a caregiver yourself...
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Nov 18, 20222 min read


Shouldering the Pain
Movement for Life by Lauren Walker, All Fit/All Ages Gym Rotator cuff injuries are very common. The shoulder is responsible for the arm's...
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Nov 18, 20222 min read
Lakeridge Health reducing elective surgeries in a month-long period
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: With COVID-19 and Influenza putting stress on healthcare systems across Ontario, Lakeridge Health has...

Dan Cearns
Nov 18, 20221 min read


Five ways to show seniors they’re appreciated
Senior citizens account for a significant percentage of the overall population. As of 2021, Statistics Canada reported there were roughly...
Colleen Green
Sep 15, 20222 min read


Ontario Building a New Wellness Centre for an expansion of Kawartha North Family Health Team and Com
HEATHER HUME, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock COBOCONK: The Ontario government is investing $175,000 to...
Colleen Green
Sep 7, 20222 min read


Donation supports health care transformation in Kawartha Lakes
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The team at The Commonwell Mutual Insurance...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20222 min read


Katie’s Korner<br>KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard
Fact: laughter is the best medicine. Really! Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, diminishes pain, and protects you...
Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20221 min read
Port Perry resident celebrates her 100th birthday
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: A Port Perry woman recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Carmel Russell’s birthday was on Saturday,...
Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20221 min read


How to determine if it’s time to downsize
Individuals work hard to save enough money to purchase their homes. And the hard work doesn’t end there. Once homeowners settle into a...
Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20222 min read


Kawartha ATV Association Poker Run supports Mental Health care at RMH
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) take part in the annual Poker...
Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20221 min read


First local case of Monkeypox confirmed in HKPR area
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes’ local health unit has reported its first case of Monkeypox in a neighbouring...
Colleen Green
Aug 11, 20222 min read


The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraising Program s
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Fundraising Liaison FFSCC FENELON FALLS: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club (FFSCC) celebrated a significant...
Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20223 min read
Katie’s Korner<br>KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard
Hello everyone, let me introduce myself, my name is Katie. I am a local, born and raised right here in Port Perry resident. I am a very...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20221 min read


The pros and cons of early retirement
Retirement is a milestone, often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20222 min read
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