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Lindsay’s Olivia Apps leads Canada to historic Silver in Rugby Sevens at Paris 2024 Olympics
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a dazzling display of resilience and skill, Team Canada's Women's Rugby Sevens team...
darryl knight
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Classics on Kent
LINDSAY: The Classics on Kent car show took place in downtown Lindsay on Sunday, July 21st, treating the public to one of the best...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jul 24, 20241 min read


What can you do during a flood?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Did you know there are different types of flooding? There are shoreline,...
Courtney McClure
Jul 24, 20242 min read


LCBO, Union reach a deal to end strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: It appears the dry summer is over in Ontario, with the LCBO and OPSEU ( Ontario Public...

Dan Cearns
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Lindsay’s Emma Wright leads Canada’s Women’s Water Polo team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Lindsay’s Emma Wright has been named captain of Canada’s women’s water polo team, for the...
darryl knight
Jul 24, 20242 min read


OPP investigating fatal crash on Highway 7
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent...

Dan Cearns
Jul 24, 20241 min read


Lindsay/Bobcaygeon news
by Patricia Dawson Bring the kids to Lindsay for an out-of-this-world space experience! Friday, July 26th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and...
darryl knight
Jul 24, 20242 min read


LCBO strike continues with discussions on provincial mandate
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) workers remain on strike as negotiations with the...

Dan Cearns
Jul 17, 20242 min read


International Plowing Match is a once in a generation event
by Ron AshmoreThe 2024 International Plowing Match (IPM) and Rural Expo are getting closer, and it will be a "once in a generation" event...

The Standard
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Lindsay, Bobcaygeon & Woodville news
By Patricia Dawson Kawartha Lakes Public Library is offering a unique opportunity for our teenage community members. By reviewing a book...

The Standard
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes council updated on work to bring more transit to the area
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) recently provided councillors with...

Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Cannington, Lindsay, and Bobcaygeon news
Come out to a concert in the gazebo in Lindsey. This is a free event. At Victoria Park Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 start time 6:30 p.m....

The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Encore Presentation of "Brotherhood" to Commemorate 98th Anniversary of Balsam Lake Tragedy, 5th Anniversary of Film
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kirkfield & District Historical Society & Museum has announced an encore presentation of the film Brotherhood on July...

The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read


LCBO workers across Ontario hit the picket lines for the first time
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: For the first time in the organization’s history, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)...

Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Marijuana seized after an abandoned vehicle call
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A routine abandoned vehicle call led to drug charges, in the City of Kawartha Lakes. On Friday,...

Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Impaired charges laid at a Kawartha Lakes OPP RIDE program
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Newcastle man has been charged with impaired driving, after being caught at a Reduce Impaired...

Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Soroptimist International recognizes four graduating students for their positive influence on others
Carolyn LaPorte Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were...

The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Walk a Mile in My Shoes - Terry Foster
By Robin Van Der Vleuten This year marks Terry Foster’s 39th Annual 10 km Cystic Fibrosis Walk and his 38th Terry Fox Walk. What began as...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jul 3, 20242 min read


What is Kawartha Conservation?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: How much do you know about Lake Scugog? Whether you are a long-time resident,...
Courtney McClure
Jul 3, 20242 min read


All American Entertainment Presents The Great Benjamins Circus
KAWARTHA LAKES: All American Entertainment is proud to bring The Great Benjamins Circus to the Lindsay Agricultural Society, for the...

The Standard
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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