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Deegan Denture and Hearing Clinics a longtime family tradition
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: Deegan Denture and Hearing Clinics offer their clients years of family tradition and...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes Police Service names their next police chief
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) has named their next police chief. In a recent press...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes councillors prefer action on parking over further study
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of Kawartha Lakes council are looking for the City to take action on parking needs in the...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read


RMH Auxiliary membership votes to dissolve, Hospital to provide administrative assistance to support continued volunteering
KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members voted unanimously in favour of dissolving the Auxiliary, during a special...

The Standard
Apr 17, 20242 min read


A closer look at Nurse Practitioners
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...
Courtney McClure
Apr 17, 20242 min read


City of Kawartha Lakes marks Autism Awareness Month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes recognized Autism Awareness Month, at a meeting, on Tuesday, April...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Environmental Triggers and Dementia
By Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams Living with dementia can present many challenges, not only for the person living with the disease but...
Tammy Adams
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Local stars shine in 2024 OHL Draft
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The recent Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft saw an impressive showing from our local talent as six promising...
darryl knight
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Update from Ward 6
RON ASHMORE, Ward 6 Councillor, Kawartha Lakes The City of Kawartha Lakes has approved its 2024-2027 Strategic Plan. We are working for...

The Standard
Apr 10, 20242 min read


The flora of Kawartha Lakes at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre
JAY THIBERT NDNC DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The North Durham Nature Club is hosting, Dale Leadbeater, an enthusiastic botanist, will talk...

The Standard
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Ontario government unveils the 2024 provincial budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government released the 2024 provincial budget on Tuesday, March 26th. This year’s...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20242 min read


The Split the Pot Grand Prize Winner supports the Ross!
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Congratulations to Bill B. of Toronto, winner of the Split the Pot Lottery...

The Standard
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Local Lindsay museum unveils an exhibit on the Lindsay Post's history
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives recently unveiled a new exhibit on the history of the...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Spring Native Plant Sale Opens for a Limited Time
KAWARTHA LAKES: For a brief window this spring, Kawartha Conservation is thrilled to announce the return of our much-anticipated Native...

The Standard
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes puts a burn ban in place
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has put their spring burn ban in place. The ban was officially...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20241 min read


CREATIVELY SPEAKING - Out of the Darkness
By Robin Van Der Vleuten While searching for a gift for my son, I was captivated by the beautifully created works of local artist Darlene...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Kawartha Conservation alerts public to illegal activities at Ken Reid Conservation Area
KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Conservation is issuing a community alert regarding recent illegal activities within Ken Reid Conservation Area,...

The Standard
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes council votes to make ATV pilot project a permanent fixture of the municipality
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is making the pilot project for All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), on City...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Ontario government announces new investments in housing related infrastructure funding
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making new investments, to try to get more housing built across...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Put up Your Paddles With the Dragon Flies
COURTNEY McClure The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The main focus of the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group is to raise awareness about...
Courtney McClure
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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