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Experts present strategy to address drug poisoning crisis
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The growing drug poisoning crisis, in the County of...
darryl knight
Jan 30, 20252 min read


King Charles Medal awarded to local Children & Youth Champion Catherine Miller
William McGinn BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES : Local resident Catherine Miller has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20252 min read

The Standard
Jan 30, 20250 min read


Kawartha Lakes prepares for Ward 5 by-election with key dates announced
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City is moving forward with plans to fill the vacant Ward 5 Council seat through a...
darryl knight
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Fenelon Falls advocates push for second in-town crossing
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Representatives from the Fenelon Falls and District Chamber of Commerce urged the City of...
darryl knight
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton January hasn't disappointed! It has been very winter-like, cold, snowy, and windy, too. Last Monday was the full moon,...

The Standard
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Bobcaygeon, Brock & Lindsay news
By Patricia Dawson Come out for a fun day of board games on Saturday, January 25th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bobcaygeon...

The Standard
Jan 23, 20251 min read


New merged health unit to look at meeting attendance options in February
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The newly merged Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland, Peterborough (HKNP) Health Unit is going...

Dan Cearns
Jan 23, 20251 min read

The Standard
Jan 23, 20250 min read


City of Kawartha Lakes Business Leaders Named to 2025 JA Business Hall of Fame
Cody McIntyre, Director – Operations and Programs KAWARTHA LAKES: Every year, Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario...

The Standard
Jan 16, 20252 min read


New approach to school bus cancellations introduced in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Families in the City of Kawartha Lakes can expect a more localized approach to school bus...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Ontario government announces new energy affordability programs
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is launching new energy related programs to help residents. The new...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Lindsay Minor Hockey Association welcomes boundary changes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a landmark decision announced on December 17th, 2024, the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF)...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read


DementiAbility and Memory Loss
by Susan Adams and Tammy Fisher I’d like to introduce you to a unique and innovative approach designed to help people living with...
Tammy Adams
Jan 16, 20253 min read

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Jan 16, 20250 min read


McDonald's expands Lindsay's footprint to add a second restaurant
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Town of Lindsay has recently received a second McDonald's restaurant. Neal and Tanvi Bhatt...

Dan Cearns
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Ross Memorial Hospital Team Member Gives Birth to First Baby of 2025
Ryan Young, RMH Communications and Public Affairs Officer KAWARTHA LAKES: “This completes our family,” says Lydia Schmid and Steve...

The Standard
Jan 9, 20251 min read


Kawartha Lakes libraries offer exciting programs for all ages
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Public Library system is kicking off the new year with a variety of...
darryl knight
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Charlie McDonald acclaimed for second term as Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The city is celebrating the acclamation of Ward 7...
darryl knight
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Survey seeks public input to shape housing and homelessness strategy in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of...
darryl knight
Jan 9, 20252 min read
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