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Kawartha Conservation launches public survey to shape Conservation Areas Strategy
KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Conservation has launched a public survey, aimed at gathering valuable community input, for the development of a...

The Standard
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes police see a recent increase in impaired driving in Lindsay
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) is reporting a recent uptick in impaired driving...

Dan Cearns
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Ontario government implements automatic license plate renewals
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government introduced an automatic license plate renewal system, starting on...

Dan Cearns
Jul 3, 20241 min read


Information provided on how the Kawartha Lakes health unit responds to hazards
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) receives calls on a number of...

Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Bobcaygeon news
by Patricia Dawson Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds; 47 Mansfield Street is a...

The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Through the generations at Burns Bulk Food
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Burns Bulk Food is a third-generation, family-owned business in Lindsay, Ontario, providing top-quality bulk...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes considering banning heavy trucks on a new selection of roadways
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is going to consider barring heavy trucks from certain roads in the...

Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 min read


HKPR warns of a rise in local Pertussis cases
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) recently sent out a warning...

Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 min read


The City of Kawartha Lakes honour National Indigenous Peoples Day
Kirsten Meehan, City of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: On June 21st, Kawartha Lakes will honour and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples...

The Standard
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Local resident calls for a Go Transit link in Lindsay
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes resident is calling on the City of Kawartha Lakes to help bring a Go Transit Bus...

Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Scugog council recognizes the "tireless dedication" of their crossing guards
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent meeting, Scugog council recognized the Township’s crossing guards, as part of Crossing Guard...

Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Red light sought to improve local safety at local intersection
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes councillor is looking to improve safety at a local intersection, by moving up...

Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Ontario, federal and municipal governments collaborate to keep CCBF alive
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Multiple levels of government have come together to keep an infrastructure support grant...

Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes OPP lay multiple impaired driving charges over the weekend
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding residents about the importance of driving...

Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Come out and enjoy lawn bowling
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Bobcaygeon Lawn Bowling Club held an Open House on Saturday, June 8th. The club located at...
Colleen Green
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Lindsay Social Dance Club
ROBIN VANDERVLEUTEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Each Friday night at Queen Victoria PS in Lindsay, the Lindsay Social Dance Club gathers...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jun 13, 20241 min read


RMHF thanks all who supported the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign
KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: With every purchase of a Smile Cookie, Tim Hortons patrons are supporting worthy causes in...

The Standard
Jun 6, 20242 min read


TLDSB school honoured for fundraising success
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) school has been named one of Ontario’s top...

Dan Cearns
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls on federal, provincial help for Fleming College
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is calling on the federal and provincial governments, to provide...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20241 min read


Local business steps up to help after the Bobcaygeon apartment fire
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Early this month, a fire tore through an apartment building in Bobcaygeon, displacing several...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20242 min read
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