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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
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Enrolment cap on international students impacts local postsecondary schools
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The recent announcement by the federal government that there will be a cap placed...
darryl knight
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes Mayor to look at options for council to handle deputations better
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes’ Mayor, Doug Elmslie, is going to look at options for how Kawartha...

Dan Cearns
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Kawartha Conservation names a new Chair and Vice Chair
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes Councillor has been named the Chair of the Kawartha Conservation Authority...

Dan Cearns
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Update from Kawartha Lakes Ward 6 Councillor
By Ron Ashmore 2023 was a very busy year, and 2024 is shaping up to be just as busy helping constituents. I had two very successful Town...

The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Celebrate February With the Frost Fest in Bobcaygeon
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: This year, Bobcaygeon's annual Frost Fest will be held over the Family Day Long weekend,...
Courtney McClure
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Public Meeting well attended
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local residents were well represented at a Public Meeting held on Thursday, February 1st, at...
Colleen Green
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes marks Black History Month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes marked February as Black History Month at their recent meeting on...

Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read


TLDSB accepts and approves boundary review recommendations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A number of changes are coming for several Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Seven new names to be inducted in the Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new slate of inductees have been announced for the 2024 Junior Achievement of Northern and...
darryl knight
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Kawartha Conservation elects new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
KAWARTHA LAKES: To kick-off its 2024 Annual General Meeting, the Kawartha Conservation Board of Directors welcomed new leadership,...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20242 min read


New Kindergarten curriculum revealed, to go into effect in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making changes to the Kindergarten curriculum, which will...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read


HTM Insurance gifts Kawartha Lakes patients with support for Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: When HTM Insurance (formerly known as Hamilton Township Farmers Mutual Fire...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read


CSRA Snowcross thrills fans in at Lindsay Exhibition Grounds
ROBIN VAN DER VLEUTEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: On January 27th and 28th, the Professional Snowcross Racers (CSRA) returned to the...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Rural homelessness
DAN CEARNS The Standard While in Ontario, we've benefitted from a slightly lighter winter season in terms of snow and ice through the...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes Council seeks an update on signage issues
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is looking for a wholesome report on signage in the municipality,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Nominations Open – Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards
WILLIAM MCGINN, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: Calling all Kawartha Lakes youth, between the ages of...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read


HKPR board to make a decision on the potential merger by the end of February
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is expected to make a decision...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Navigating Social Services: A Guide for Seniors
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Special to The Standard As our population continues to age, consequently the importance of understanding and...
Tammy Adams
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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