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Infrastructure investment continues as Scugog reviews capital spending
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A recent report, presented to Council on Monday, October 6th, outlined the progress being made on dozens of infrastructure projects currently underway across the Township of Scugog. Financial Accounting Supervisor, Maria Turino delivered the update as part of the 2025 Capital Project Status Report which tracks the status of all active capital initiatives. The 2025 Capital Project Status Report, cover
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Oct 24, 20252 min read


Organics program update could bring big changes for residents
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Starting in June of 2026, residents in urban areas of Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and Omemee could see changes to how their garbage and green bins are collected, following a presentation, to City Council’s Committee of the Whole, on October 7th. Heather Dzurko, Manager of Waste Management, provided an update on the city’s Source Separated Organics (SSO) program, which launched earlie
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Oct 16, 20252 min read


Residents urge action to save Blackstock Arena as Council reviews options
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Blackstock Arena, a community cornerstone since 1937, faces...
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Oct 9, 20253 min read


Construction set to begin on long-awaited Animal Shelter project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A long-awaited project, to improve the lives of...
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Oct 2, 20252 min read


Bridge and culvert report highlights infrastructure challenges for Brock Township
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council received a detailed update on the state of local...
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Oct 2, 20252 min read


Council reviews $12M plan to upgrade pumping stations in Lindsay
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A proposal to invest more than $12 million in...
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Oct 2, 20252 min read


Kawartha Lakes’ new traffic calming policy aims to slow speeds and increase safety
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new approach to traffic calming is in the works...
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Oct 2, 20252 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 11, 20253 min read


Kawartha Lakes strategic plan on track with big gains in its first year
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local residents are already seeing the impact of the...
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Sep 11, 20253 min read


Kawartha Lakes outlines bold 10-year financial plan to balance growth and services
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Over the next decade, residents of Kawartha Lakes...
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Sep 11, 20252 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 5, 20252 min read


Burn ban and water restrictions lifted across North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: After weeks of hot, dry weather which saw restrictions...
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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Forest fires brought under control in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After days of smoke-filled skies and the constant hum of aircraft overhead, the forest fires...
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Aug 21, 20252 min read


Ridership growing on new DRT Route 618
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region Transit’s new fixed-route bus service, in North Durham, is quickly gaining...
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Aug 21, 20252 min read


North Durham councils endorse new approach to support on-farm diversification
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The North Durham Enabling Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses project has taken...
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Aug 21, 20252 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 21, 20252 min read


Brock to honour Veterans with commemorative crosswalks in three communities
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township is moving forward, with a project to honour...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read


Kawartha Lakes plans infrastructure upgrades with eye on growth in Lindsay
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Design plans, for major roadwork on Kent Street and...
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Aug 13, 20252 min read


New Colborne Street bridge plans unveiled in Lindsay
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The long-awaited Colborne Street Bridge project in...
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Aug 7, 20252 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 7, 20252 min read
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