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Local seniors’ stories told through ‘Precious Memories’ project
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20203 min read
Koolway Sports a local business providing worldwide gown sales
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: When COVID-19 hit the Canadian economic landscape hard, Durham...
Colleen Green
Aug 13, 20203 min read
Ross Memorial Hospital Expands Visitor Guidelines
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Colleen Green
Aug 13, 20202 min read
If in Doubt – Check it out!
NORTH DURHAM: At this point in the pandemic, our strongest piece of advice to this community and region is simple: If in doubt, check it...
Colleen Green
Aug 6, 20203 min read
Port Perry Seniors Club actively reaching our community
The Port Perry Seniors Club have kept busy during Covid-19, by volunteering to sew masks, donating materials, offering to drive to pick...
Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Ontario Providing Additional Support for Seniors
The Ontario government is providing up to $4 million for the Seniors Community Grant Program, a significant increase over last year. This...
Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20202 min read
Port Perry Seniors Club
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Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20203 min read
North Durham communities see positive COVID-19 numbers
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A number of local communities received some positive...
Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20202 min read
Masks mandatory in Kawartha Lakes businesses
Masks mandatory in Kawartha Lakes businesses by The Standard | Podcast July 16, 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2...
Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20203 min read
RMH COVID-19 Assessment Centre: New Hours and Location
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Colleen Green
Jul 9, 20201 min read
Grandmother & Granddaughter team up to boost support for Heroes at Heart Appeal
by The Standard | July 2nd, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Gmother-and-Gdaughter-Team-July-2nd-2...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Health unit updates COVID-19 situation in Kawartha Lakes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Durham Region COVID-19 case update
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: On Monday, June 22nd, the Region of Durham’s health department...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Construction continues at Oak Ridge’s Hospice but challenges lie ahead
SCUGOG: Oak Ridges Hospice was conceived because it is an essential health care service desperately needed in the community. COVID-19 has...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Local health experts involved in virtual COVID-19 discussion
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes health officials provided residents...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Province Continues to Strengthen the Voices of Patients, Long-Term Care Residents and Families
TORONTO: The Ontario government has appointed Cathy Fooks as Ontario’s new Patient Ombudsman, to help improve the quality of care and...
Colleen Green
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Regional Chair officially proclaims June as Seniors’ Month
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Colleen Green
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Increased testing volumes; Maintaining safety while resuming some services; Cloth masks needed
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital KAWARTHA LAKES: Following the province’s introduction...
Colleen Green
Jun 11, 20203 min read
RMH Expanding COVID-19 Testing; Planning to Resume Services; Cloth Masks Needed
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital Accessing COVID-19 Testing The Chief Medical Officer...
Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Ontario moves long term care commission timeline forward
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Following a report from the Canadian Armed forces, on...
Colleen Green
Jun 4, 20201 min read
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