TIFF, THE BOC AND REAL ESTATE
by Shawn Lackie When Tiff Macklem at The Bank of Canada (BOC) announced the latest 25% rate cut on July 24th, there was a sigh of...
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The Standard
Apr 22 min read
Spring Native Plant Sale Opens for a Limited Time
KAWARTHA LAKES: For a brief window this spring, Kawartha Conservation is thrilled to announce the return of our much-anticipated Native...
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The Standard
Mar 272 min read
Top trends in gardening
Helen Nicolaou, Pine Ridge Garden Club With the first day of spring behind us, we can now enjoy the extra daylight hours planning how to...
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The Standard
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard This Autumn weather has been ideal for finishing up all the garden duties. Many of us have taken...
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Jay Thibert
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Where Wild Meets Cultivated
JAY THIBERT, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Wild pollinators are important to plant reproduction generally but they are also integral...
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The Standard
Oct 10, 20232 min read
Kawartha Home Hardware Group as Presenting Sponsor for 2nd Edition of Fall Home and Living Show
HAILEY MCFADDEN, Vendor Show Coordinator LAS KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Agricultural Society (LAS) is thrilled to announce a strategic...
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The Standard
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The 1970s was a groovy decade, seeing changes in music, culture and fashion. Many of us...
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Geoff Carpentier
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Nobody tells them what to do!
Walk Softly by Geoffrey Carpentier I recently read an article in the Toronto Sun by guest columnist John Stossel (July 28th, 2023, “Free...
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The Standard
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAEU, Pine Ridge Garden Club SCUGOG: June is the month of Summer Solstice, marking a day of celebration for gardeners giving...
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The Standard
May 19, 20233 min read
If seeking a new home, a spacious yard would be at the top of most wish lists
Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR According to a new survey commissioned by the TurfMutt Foundation and conducted online by The Harris Poll...
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The Standard
May 19, 20232 min read
Get Ready for Spring & Summer “Backyarding”: Keep Safety in Mind
DEBBI MAYSTER, Four Leaf PR Perhaps you are already dreaming of family gatherings, grilling and eating in your backyard. Or maybe you...
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The Standard
May 19, 20232 min read
Minor exterior upgrades that can help sell a home
The home improvement industry has been booming for years, but forecasters are projecting a deceleration in 2023 and perhaps beyond....
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The Standard
May 19, 20232 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: This week has inspired many a gardener to flock to the garden centres. A special weekend...
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Courtney McClure
May 19, 20232 min read
Migrate With Monarchs at the Scugog Memorial Public Library
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Join monarch butterfly expert, Don Davis, as he shares his travels with the monarchs, at the...
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The Standard
May 19, 20233 min read
How to Backyard Big, even in small spaces
Backyarding is the practice of taking everyday activities – think entertaining, eating, working, and working out, to name a few – into...
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The Standard
Mar 29, 20232 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLOAU, Pine Ridge Garden Club SCUGOG: The Pine Ridge Garden Club's first meeting of 2023 was held on March 14th and was well...
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The Standard
Feb 9, 20231 min read
Alvars: A globally significant habitat - right next door
JAY THIBERT, North Durham Nature Club NORTH DURHAM: North Durham Nature Club is hosting David Hawke at their Tuesday, February 28th, Zoom...
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The Standard
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Waking up Sunday morning to a winter wonderland certainly signified the end of another...
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Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Making a dining room more elegant for entertaining
The kitchen may be the heart of a home, but when it comes to entertaining, a dining room – if one is present in a house – tends to be the...
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Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20222 min read
How to approach a basement remodel
A fully finished and functional basement is a dream for many homeowners. Such a space, when completed, can serve as an entertainment...
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