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Durham Radio has deal in place to acquire CKLY in Lindsay
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Pending CRTC approval for the sale, local listeners can expect something new on the airwaves...
darryl knight
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes council costs over $563,000 in 2023
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of City of Kawartha Lakes council cost the municipality $563,036 in 2023 according to a...

Dan Cearns
Mar 21, 20242 min read


All aboard for annual model train show
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: An annual tradition since 1974, the Lindsay & District Model Railroaders (LDMR) are bringing...

The Standard
Mar 21, 20241 min read


Two local MPs react to Parks Canada’s decision to scrap bridge
ANDREW HODSON, Executive Assistant to MP Jamie Schmale KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local Members of Parliament, Jamie Schmale...

The Standard
Mar 21, 20242 min read


New Axe-Throwing Club Coming Soon to Lindsay
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Who says there is nothing to do in Lindsay? Get your axes ready and sharpen your knives,...
Courtney McClure
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Scugog blood donor clinic
JAMES J. GREEN The Standard 1st time donor Rachel McArthur, left, and donor Nick King, right, show thier donor bandages, after donating...

James J. Green
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes council receives options for ATV pilot project
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a meeting, on Tuesday, March 5th, with the Kawartha Lakes All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) on...

Dan Cearns
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Ontario Catholic School teachers union reaches an agreement with the Ontario government
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the Ontario...

Dan Cearns
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Fenelon Falls subdivision plan sent back for further review
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Planning Advisory Committee heard several community members comments...
darryl knight
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Work on Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge expected to be completed by mid-May
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes councillors heard an update, on work on the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge, at a meeting...

Dan Cearns
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Hazardous conditions on and around bodies of water
SINEM CONNOR, Senior Communications Advisor LSRCA DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of...

The Standard
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Exploring the value of photography
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: “Your family photos do not deserve to be stored in a box, never to be looked at until...
Courtney McClure
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Songs in the Spotlight
RUTH FALLDING, Kawartha Lakes Singers KAWARTHA LAKES: Looking for a way to celebrate the arrival of Spring? Join the Kawartha Lakes...

The Standard
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough health units agree to a voluntary merger
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) and Peterborough Public Health...

Dan Cearns
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Seedy Saturday
Calling all aspiring, novice and expert gardeners! Usher in Spring and kick off the 2024 growing season by attending Seedy Saturday, on...

The Standard
Mar 6, 20242 min read


TLDSB tackles mental health in new strategy, plan
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) has taken a step to address the issue of...

Dan Cearns
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Dunsford Club presents proceeds from year-long fundraising lottery
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Dunsford & District Lions Club know that when they work...

The Standard
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Lindsay break and enter leads to two arrests
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two Lindsay residents are facing multiple charges, after a break and enter occurred at a Lindsay...

Dan Cearns
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes invests in Lindsay cameras project
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is helping to fund a surveillance camera initiative being taken on by...

Dan Cearns
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes to mark International Women's Day in March
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes will be marking International Women’s Day in March. “As we prepare to...

Dan Cearns
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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