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Standard column from Kawartha Lakes Councillor Ron Ashmore
by Ron Ashmore The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo has arrived in Lindsay. As Co-Chair of the Special Events and Special...

The Standard
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Colleen Green
Sep 27, 20240 min read


Community events mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: As Monday, September 30th approaches, communities across Canada are coming...
darryl knight
Sep 25, 20243 min read


HKPR health unit prepares for autumn respiratory illness season
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) has been preparing to handle...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Kawartha Farmfest returns in October
DAN CEARNS The StandardKAWARTHA LAKES: The return of the annual event, Kawartha Farmfest, is fast approaching, and tickets are now...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Sunderland and Bobcaygeon news
By Patricia Dawson Come out to the Sunderland Legion on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, for the veterans dinner. The social time is from...

The Standard
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Penalty troubles hurt Lumberjacks in latest loss to Little Britain Merchants
DAN CEARNS The Standard Penalties proved to be costly for the Port Perry Lumberjacks in their latest game against the Little Britain...

Dan Cearns
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes council embraces Farm 911: The Emily Project
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a recent decision which marks a significant step forward for rural safety, the City of...
darryl knight
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes to mark Big Brothers Big Sisters Day
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is set to mark the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Day, on...

Dan Cearns
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes hosts first AutumnFest October 4th
Nancy Newton Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: While most of us spent this past few months planning and...

The Standard
Sep 19, 20242 min read

The Standard
Sep 19, 20240 min read


Mayor Elmslie's 2025 budget priorities brought to the committee
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Mayor Doug Elmslie has outlined a number of potential priorities for the City of Kawartha...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Municipalities in Durham Region Collecting Donations for September
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM : Did you know September is National Hunger Action Month? The Region of Durham and many other...
Courtney McClure
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Lorne Thurston - A Centenarian
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Centenarian Lorne Thurston turned 102 years old on Canada Day, 2024. Born in Stoughton, Saskatchewan, the only...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Lake Scugog project hit by permitting and funding delays
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG/KAWARTHA: The Lake Scugog Enhancement Project has seen more complications, leading to further delays. At...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Kawartha Farmfest tickets expected to begin sales this week
DAN CEARNS The StandardKAWARTHA LAKES: Tickets are expected to go on sale this week for the 22nd annual Kawartha Farmfest. Kawartha...

Dan Cearns
Sep 12, 20242 min read

The Standard
Sep 5, 20240 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls on the province, federal government to aid in adding physicians
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is calling on the provincial and federal governments, to help...

Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush to perform in Bobcaygeon
KAWARTHA LAKES: The internationally recognized classical guitarist, Emma Rush will be performing, on Friday, September 13th, at 7 p.m.,...

The Standard
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Local, regional and provincial officials stress vigilance regarding the return to school
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Officials are conveying safety first, with the return of the school year happening this...
darryl knight
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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