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Community support roars in for Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES:  It was another winning weekend for the Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey Association, as players, parents, and volunteers wrapped up another successful Tag Day fundraiser, across the City of Kawartha Lakes. Dozens of young Lynx players were out in the community, proudly wearing their jerseys and greeting shoppers at local businesses, including: Food Basics, Canadian Tire Lindsay, Canadian Tire Fenelon Falls, Home Building Centre, Giant Tige
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21 hours ago2 min read


Uxbridge Bruins’ winning streak continues as local teams light up the scoreboard
DARRYL KNIGHT  The Standard It was a busy weekend for local teams in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL). The Uxbridge Bruins continued to impress, with back-to-back shutouts, while the Port Perry LumberJacks bounced back with a big win, and the Little Britain Merchants added another victory to their early-season resume. The Bruins maintained their perfect start, to the 2025-26 season, with a dominant 7-0 road win over the Schomberg Cougars, on Thursday, October 23. Ev
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21 hours ago2 min read


Uxbridge Bruins stay perfect as LumberJacks and Merchants deliver Thanksgiving weekend drama
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Thanksgiving weekend delivered plenty of excitement for junior hockey fans, in the PJHL Orr Division, as the Uxbridge Bruins, Port Perry LumberJacks, and Little Britain Merchants all took to the ice in crucial early-season matchups. Uxbridge continued their hot start, sweeping a two-game set, against the Caledon Golden Hawks, to remain undefeated. The Bruins crushed Caledon, 12-1, on home ice, at the Bear Den, on Friday, October 10th, before fol
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Oct 162 min read


Port Perry’s George Burnett is still proud of his small-town roots
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG:  George Burnett has spent more than three decades shaping...
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Sep 252 min read


LumberJacks launch PJHL season with weekend sweep
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard The Port Perry LumberJacks kicked off their 2025–26 Provincial Junior...
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Sep 182 min read


Shovels in the ground for Sunderland Memorial Arena revitalization
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The rain may have been steady, but it couldn’t dampen the...
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Sep 113 min read


Uxbridge Bruins look to local talent to fuel 2025-26 PJHL season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Uxbridge Bruins are set to hit the ice, for the 2025-26 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season,...
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Sep 112 min read


LumberJacks bring community together for first-ever Fun Day
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG:  As summer wound to a close last week, Scugog Arena was buzzing with excitement, on Wednesday, August...
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Sep 52 min read


Bobcaygeon Community Centre to undergo major renovations
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: For generations, the Bobcaygeon Community Centre has...
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Sep 52 min read


Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey gearing up for an action-packed season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES:  With the first pucks dropping on the ice, the Lindsay Lynx girls hockey program is preparing...
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Aug 282 min read


Sunderland Arena set for bigger ice and more dressing rooms
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The long-awaited renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Memorial Arena is set to move forward,...
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Aug 212 min read


Beaverton Arena ice extension deemed a success, set to return in 2026
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently voted to continue offering...
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Aug 72 min read


Investment to Upgrade Emily-Omemee Community Centre delivers a boost to local families and athletes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES:  A beloved community hub in the community of Omemee...
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Jul 172 min read


Scugog delays decision on Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant replacement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG:  A decision on a major upgrade to the aging Blackstock Arena...
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Jul 43 min read


Chelsey Greenwood makes history with Lindsay Muskies coaching role
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES:  The Lindsay Muskies have made a groundbreaking addition to their coaching staff, hiring...
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Jun 123 min read


Girls hockey thrives in Lindsay at Lynx tryouts
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES : Girls hockey is surging in popularity, in Kawartha Lakes, as nearly 200 young athletes hit...
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May 92 min read


Port Perry’s Jake Bricknell named Player of the Season by Swindon Wildcats
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG:  Port Perry’s Jake Bricknell has capped off a sensational first season with the Swindon Wildcats, by...
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May 12 min read


Sunderland Arena Set for Major Renovation and Expansion
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The long-anticipated transformation of the Sunderland Memorial...
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Apr 162 min read


Port Perry Lumberjacks celebrate their history with alumni tributes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks have been paying homage to their storied...
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Mar 132 min read


Lumberjacks edge Bruins in Game 7 thriller to win Battle of North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard A hard-fought series between two fierce rivals came to an end Monday night at the Bear Den, as the Port Perry...
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Mar 52 min read
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