DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Getting around Kawartha Lakes without a car could look very different over the next decade, if the City’s draft Regional Ten-Year Transit Master Plan becomes reality. Council received the draft plan during its Tuesday, August 25th regular meeting, opening the door to a potential expansion of public transit, beyond the existing Lindsay Transit system. The proposed 10-year roadmap calls for a mo

PAM PUTMAN-KIMMETT Outreach Team, Cambridge Street United Church KAWARTHA LAKES: Cambridge Street United Church, Lindsay, is partnering with local supporters to help the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to provide “A Christian Response to World Hunger”. Ten acres of soybeans have been planted near Oakwood, with funds raised by the church, on farmland donated by the Bruce VandenBerg family, and with help from local suppliers, namely: Huitson Farms AgriServices, in care of Bayer; Littl

MAC CLARKE Media Relations Coordinator CNE KAWARTHA LAKES: As the newly minted winner of the 2026 CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) Ambassador of the Fairs, Olivia will receive a cash prize of $3,500 and participate in a series of official duties at Canada’s largest fair over the next two weeks, including special appearances, while also representing her local agricultural community. The exclusive year-long role of Ambassador of the Fairs will take her across Ontario as a rep

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: As summer winds down, six young entrepreneurs, in the region, are wrapping up a season of turning their ideas into businesses, through the 2026 Summer Company Program. The annual program, offered through the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre (KLSBC) in partnership with the Province of Ontario, provides students with an opportunity to launch and operate their own businesses, while gaining ha

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Residents can celebrate Kawartha Lakes’ 25th anniversary by displaying the municipality’s official flag, at their homes, cottages, businesses and community spaces. A new supply of City flags are now available for purchase, at Municipal Service Centres, in Bobcaygeon, Coboconk, Lindsay and Omemee. The 36-by-72-inch flags cost $45, plus HST, and are made in Barrie, Ontario. Kawartha Lakes adopted its official flag in 2007, following a

William McGinn, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, August 6th, BGC Kawarthas Foundation (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes Foundation) hosted the 32nd Annual Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament, at Pontypool’s Black Diamond Golf Club, with a sold out tournament. The tournament is named after, former NHL player, Jeff Beukeboom, and is one of the longest running and most successful fundraisers for the Foundation. The fir

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard The Royal Canadian Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new commemorative $2 circulation coin honouring a century of service, remembrance and support for Canada’s veterans and military community. The Royal Canadian Mint has released the 2026 commemorative coin in recognition of the Legion’s official centennial, which marks 100 years since a special Act of Parliament incorporated the organization on July 17, 1926. The Legion traces its

By Patricia Dawson The Lindsay Farmers Market will take place on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is wheelchair accessible and features fresh local products you can purchase, like plants, local honey, fresh baking and bagels, meats, cheese, lunch vendors, and specialty drinks. The location is Wilson Fields, St Joseph Road and Colborne Street, Lindsay. Pets are welcome, and parking is free. Are the kids feeling a little nervous about starting scho

DARRYL KNIGHT, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Hockey fans in Lindsay will have plenty to cheer about when the Jr. A Muskies officially open their 2026-27 regular season, on Friday, September 11th, in a night which puts hockey and community pride at centre ice. The Muskies will welcome the Trenton Golden Hawks to the Muskies Home Arena, for a 7 p.m. opening faceoff. The organization has planned this special First Responder Night to recogn

DARRYL KNIGHT, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Several familiar faces will be back on the ballot this autumn, but voters across Kawartha Lakes will have plenty of new choices to consider, as the municipal election campaign takes shape. Five candidates are currently seeking the mayor's chair, while all eight council wards feature contested races, ahead of the October 26th election. The mayoral contest includes current Ward 6 Councillor Ron

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After years of working out of aging and repurposed facilities, Kawartha Lakes paramedics are one step closer to having a home designed specifically for the work they do. The City of Kawartha Lakes officially broke ground, Tuesday, August 4th, on the future Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Service Headquarters, at 230 Angeline Street South in Lindsay. City officials, current and former paramedics, staf

BRANDON CLARK The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes residents are invited to spend an evening enjoying classic vehicles and community spirit, at the Victoria Manor Car Show, on Thursday, September 10th. At this free event, visitors can walk through a display of classic cars and trucks and connect with residents. A raffle will also be held, with proceeds supporting the Victoria Manor Residents’ Council. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can find the c

KIM COULTER, CFRE, RMHF KAWARTHA LAKES: A $200,000 donation towards environmentally sustainable retrofits are helping to strengthen the hospital environment where Kawartha Lakes patients turn for care. In the operating rooms at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH), air is subject to precision monitoring so humidity doesn’t compromise infection prevention safety standards. In other spaces, negative pressure must be maintained to prevent the spread of airborne germs. From the newest ar

By Patricia Dawson The 5th annual cruise and classic car and truck show takes place on Saturday, August 15th, from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Sunflower Farm located at Highway 48 and Side Road 17 in Beaverton. This event features vintage vehicles set against golden sunflower fields, accompanied by music from the second shift food trucks and local brews. Visitors and vehicle information: Vehicle check-in starts at 11:30 a.m. General admission tickets and separate vehicle registratio

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Driving schools, operating on roads throughout Kawartha Lakes, could soon face new municipal rules. City council has directed staff to develop a business case and licensing program for driving school operators, following concerns raised about traffic, road safety, and the repeated use of some local streets for driver training. The issue came before council, at a recent meeting, in a report fro

JAMIE STEEL Senior Lead of Community Relations, Ampere KAWARTHA LAKES: Ampere invites people of all ages to join fellow community members for STEAM Fest, a free, family-focused celebration featuring live music, diverse food, a vendor market, and tons of art, science, engineering, and technology activities. The second annual STEAM Fest promises to be a bigger, bolder celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). It will be held at Ampere’s Lindsay Ma

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Art Gallery is inviting artists to submit work, for its 2026 Annual Juried Exhibition, which will focus on the relationship between women, art, and political change. Voices & Visibility: Women, Art, and Political Change will run from October 7th to December 19th. The exhibition will explore themes including: democracy, advocacy, leadership, identity, protest, belonging, representa