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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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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,...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
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...
darryl knight
Aug 7, 20252 min read
Federal government eyes Kawartha Lakes for high-tech Arctic radar project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Department of National Defence (DND) is moving...
darryl knight
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Council approves five-year downtown revitalization plan for Fenelon Falls
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The heart of Fenelon Falls is set for a major...
darryl knight
Jul 30, 20252 min read
Brock invests in local infrastructure with Canada Community Building Fund support
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Township continues to benefit from ongoing infrastructure...
darryl knight
Jul 17, 20252 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...
darryl knight
Jul 17, 20252 min read
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