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Councillors receive transportation master plan update
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Councillors were recently briefed on the...
darryl knight
Jan 9, 20252 min read


New HKNP health unit holds their very first board meeting
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The newly formed Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland, Peterborough health unit (HKNP) took...

Dan Cearns
Jan 9, 20252 min read


Lindsay driver charged after collision in Emily Township
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A 35-year-old Lindsay man is facing multiple charges after a single vehicle collision in Emily...

Dan Cearns
Jan 9, 20251 min read

The Standard
Jan 9, 20250 min read

The Standard
Jan 2, 20250 min read


Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan Retiring in 2025
Ryan Young, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan will be...

The Standard
Dec 21, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes Police Service Chief speaks at a chamber event
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: New Kawartha Lakes Police Chief, Kirk Robertson spoke to the community, on several policing...

Dan Cearns
Dec 21, 20242 min read


City Operating Grant allows BGC Kawarthas to expand Youth Services to Fenelon Falls
William McGinn, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: BGC Kawarthas, formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of...

The Standard
Dec 21, 20242 min read


Canada Post workers return to work following CIRB ruling
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: After the postal strike was ended, because of a recommendation from the Canada...

Dan Cearns
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes sees success with short-term rental licensing program
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Tuesday, December 10th council meeting, Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law...
darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Port Perry Lumberjacks defeat Little Britain Merchants in Wooley Toss game
DAN CEARNS, The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were able to squeak out a win, against the Little Britain Merchants, in their...

Dan Cearns
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Charlie McDonald acclaimed for second term as Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES : The city is celebrating the acclamation of Ward 7 Councillor Charlie McDonald as Deputy...
darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read



The Standard
Dec 12, 20240 min read


Kawartha Lakes rolls out organics collection program
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The new year will see the City of Kawartha Lakes take a significant step toward environmental...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes receives funding to offset policing costs amid budget challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City staff and councillors have been busy for several months crafting the 2025 municipal...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Recreation Therapy for Seniors
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher I come from a recreational therapy background in long-term care, retirement, and the community, so this...
Tammy Adams
Dec 11, 20242 min read

The Standard
Dec 5, 20240 min read


Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Canada Post laying off workers during national strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: As postal workers across the province have hit the picket lines, Canada Post has been...

Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Colleen Green
Nov 28, 20240 min read
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