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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
Pack-a-backpack a huge success
SCUGOG: Emmanuel Community Church did a Pack-a-backpack for OperationScugog and the response was overwhelming! They had people dropping...
Colleen Green
Sep 3, 20201 min read
Ontario government making more agricultural societies eligible for funds
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With many local agricultural fairs having been forced...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20202 min read
DDSB to stagger start to elementary school year
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is opting to go...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20202 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
Local MP Erin O’Toole wins Conservative leadership
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard DURHAM: Our own MP Erin O’Toole has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader...
Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Jeff Beukeboom tournament teeing off next month
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Jeff Beukeboom Charity golf Classic is returning to Wolf Run Golf Club, for its 26th year...
Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20202 min read
New Art Gallery in Port Perry
New Art Gallery in Port Perry by The Standard | Podcast July 23rd, 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/New-PP...
Colleen Green
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Government delivers early on expanded risk management program
The Ontario government is expanding the Risk Management Program a year earlier than planned, by $50 million, for a total of $150 million...
Colleen Green
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Province invests in local employment programs
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Colleen Green
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Kawartha Charity Riders host virtual Poker Run to support COVID response at RMH
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation As a community-based riding club, assisting families and...
Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Port Perry Seniors Club
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Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Durham business reinvents itself to become Hancock Masks
DURHAM: When COVID-19 hit Ontario, many small business owners were faced with not being able to continue with their normal business...
Colleen Green
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Balancing lives and living life
UXBRIDGE: As we head into the summer and our fourth month of COVID, many of us are experiencing covid-information-fatigue. The initial...
Colleen Green
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Kawartha Lakes Food Source moving to new spot
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes Food Source is moving their operations...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20203 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
Trees planted behind community centre in Goodwood
Trees planted behind community centre in Goodwood by The Standard | June 25th, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/up...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog
Mayor’s Message June 25, 2020 On June 9th, 2020 Scugog Firefighters responded to a call that resulted in an explosion. I would like to...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Lieutenant Governor’s Canada Day message
Happy Canada Day, Ontario! Today is a day worthy of celebration, even as, in common with citizens around the globe, we continue to face a...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
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