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New micro-grant program will help combat social isolation
ELRIC PEREIRA, Office of the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is providing $467,500 to the Older Adult...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20202 min read
New support hub in Cannington for residents in need
BROCK: Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with community partners to open a support hub for local tenants, homeless residents...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Brock mayor provides clarity on current health
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: After missing the last couple of meetings of Brock township...
Colleen Green
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Durham Region reports first human cases of West Nile virus illness this year
DURHAM: Durham Regiion Health Department has received confirmation of two human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) illness, the first human...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Cynthia Davis named new Lakeridge Health CEO
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Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Ontario expands virus testing to pharmacies
by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Virus-Testing-Expands-Oct-1st-2020...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province’s History
Office of the Premier TORONTO: The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization campaign in Ontario’s history. The...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20203 min read
Oak Ridges Hospice secures funding to complete construction
Oak Ridges Hospice secures funding to complete construction by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/w...
Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Garden Honours Late Emergency Department Nurse at Ross Memorial Hospital
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital KAWARTHA LAKES: Each year at Ross Memorial Hospital,...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Smile Cookies support local Hospices
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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of Each Other.
With school starting and leaves changing, it feels like time is passing so quickly. It makes me think things are getting back to normal....
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Province Investing in New, Renovated, and Mobile Dental Clinics
The Ontario government is providing $25 million to expand access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The funding will be used to...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Welcoming Caregivers to Ontario’s Long-Term Care Homes
The Ontario government is updating the visitor policy for long-term care homes, to help operators implement consistent visiting practices...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
New Seniors Program calling for community-based project proposals
DYLAN ROBICHAUD, Executive Assistant, Office of Jamie Schmale MP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock KAWARTHA LAKES: This year,...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Covid-19 Mythbusters
DR. CARLYE WILSON, Chief of Staff of Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, and DR. JENNIFER WILSON, President of Uxbridge Health Centre. Over the...
Colleen Green
Sep 10, 20204 min read
Ontario Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day
On Monday, August 31st, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Health Department reports West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in Ajax
DURHAM: Durham Region Health Department has received a notification of adult mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile virus...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20202 min read
Additional funding will increase audiology capacity to screen infants impacted by the COVID-19 outbr
The Ontario government is providing $3.8 million to support hearing checks for infants who did not receive the universal newborn hearing...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Dragon Flies bring hope and support to patients at Ross Memorial
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: When dragon flies gather together, it’s a...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20201 min read
I remember Ross James, long-time Uxbridge resident who died August 17, 2020 in his 87th year
GERRY NOBLE Special to The Standard I was stopped at the red-light, inspecting the signs of the town’s progress, all around. Nearby, the...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20202 min read
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