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Uxbridge Township warns residents about Avian Flu in local geese
BRANDON CLARK The Standard UXBRIDGE: With the autumn season just around the corner, migrating birds such as geese are returning to...
Brandon Clark
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Thriving
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Many words have been used to describe the qualities of those who thrive: optimism, hope, resiliency and even...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Golf Tournament supports mental health and recovery
KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The Swing Fore Mental Health charity golf tournament, at Black Diamond Golf Club, is a...

The Standard
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Movement for Life: Staying active
by Lauren Walker As our parents age, their needs change. Are we ready to accommodate their ever changing lives? New issues arise, and...

Lauren Walker
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Plucky Granny paddles her kayak through Lock 35, Lock 34 and Lock 32
Luci Dilkus was alone in her kayak, bouncing on bigger and bigger waves in a slate-grey Lake Simcoe, while the wind was roaring. Her...
darryl knight
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Part # 4 Share Your Community Awareness and Impact of MG
by MANLEY LAVENDER Throughout my Myasthenia Gravis (MG) journey, I have learned about the MG patient, caregiver and doctor community in...

The Standard
Aug 21, 20253 min read


A Daughter's Love
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Canada. The raindrops gently fall from the sky and a gentle breeze...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 21, 20252 min read


Family, friends and fairways: honouring the memory of Dr. Azhar Syed
Kim Coulter, CFRE, Communications Specialist RMHF KAWARTHA LAKES: The family of the late Dr. Azhar Syed is organizing a special event...

The Standard
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Durham Region Health Department assesses the impacts of Solar UV Radiation and Vector-borne disease
BRANDON CLARK The Standard BROCK: Brock Township met in the Council Chambers on Monday, July 28th, where representatives from the Durham...
Brandon Clark
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Not Disabled just differently abled
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It doesn't seem that long ago, when I was in high school. A gang of us would gather at lunch and head to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Movement for Life: Misconceptions
by Lauren Walker Over the years I've heard a lot of misconceptions about exercise. These false ideas can discourage people from...

Lauren Walker
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Expanded healthcare teams coming to rural communities in the Kawarthas
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new investment from the provincial government is...
darryl knight
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Part 3: The Real Impact Living with MG
by Manley Lavender Upon receiving my diagnosis, in July of 2021, I didn't fully understand what it was going to be like, living with...

The Standard
Jul 25, 20253 min read


Heat warnings issued for the area
BRANDON CLARK The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, July 17th, a heat warning was issued for the North Durham...
Brandon Clark
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Movement for Life - July 17, 2025
by Lauren Walker Where does positivity come from? I came across an interesting thought I learned from Betty White: "Look for the...

Lauren Walker
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Many seniors struggle with hearing loss
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley The world is a busy and sometimes crazy place. I attempted to contact my telephone provider and was directed...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Somebody’s Hero: KATVA Poker Run supports ED expansion at RMH
KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) worked extra hard to prepare for their annual...

The Standard
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Movement for Life: Birthday edition
by Lauren Walker I have my birthday coming up on July 2nd and I’ll be turning 39. I have no shame mentioning my age or that I’m enjoying...

Lauren Walker
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Part 2- The Journey of Perseverance My Diagnosis/ MG and Peripheral Neuropathy
by Manley Lavender Myasthenia Gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRAH-vis), sometimes called MG, is a rare autoimmune, neuromuscular condition,...

The Standard
Jul 4, 20253 min read


Managing swollen feet, ankles and legs
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I was leaving my granddaughter's 12th birthday party and I couldn't fit into my shoes to drive home!...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 4, 20252 min read
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