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darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes rolls out organics collection program
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The new year will see the City of Kawartha Lakes take a significant step toward environmental...
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darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes receives funding to offset policing costs amid budget challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City staff and councillors have been busy for several months crafting the 2025 municipal...
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Tammy Adams
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Recreation Therapy for Seniors
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher I come from a recreational therapy background in long-term care, retirement, and the community, so this...
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darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Canada Post laying off workers during national strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: As postal workers across the province have hit the picket lines, Canada Post has been...
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Colleen Green
Nov 28, 20240 min read
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darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced plans to hold a by-election to fill the recently...
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darryl knight
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes strikes deal to expand bus fleet
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken a significant step to enhance its public transit system...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Federal government introduces legislation for a holiday GST/HST break
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Canadian government is introducing legislation which, if passed, gives residents a...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20242 min read
HKPR keeping an eye on trends of avian influenza
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is keeping an eye on the avian...
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The Standard
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Support for the Holiday Appeal ensures more Hopeful Moments
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: A devastating diagnosis upended the Shauf family, triggering a year of...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Ross Memorial Hospital honours over 100 employees for their service
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital, in Lindsay, honoured their employees for their dedication and years of...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20243 min read
Canada Post workers hit the picket lines for strike action
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: With little progress made at the negotiating table, Canada Post workers are hitting the...
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darryl knight
Nov 21, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes soars toward naming osprey Official Bird
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The city is set to take flight, with a new symbol of community pride and environmental...
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darryl knight
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Growth management strategy projects population boom in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent City of Kawartha Lakes council meeting, Leah Barrie, Director of Development...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Ontario government supporting Ross Memorial Hospital expansion
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government is committing to helping move a construction project...
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Tammy Adams
Nov 21, 20243 min read
Christmas season pep talk
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher As Christmas draws near, many seniors start thinking about how to get ready for the holidays, in a way...
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The Standard
Nov 14, 20241 min read
Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day
Communities across North Durham and Kawartha Lakes paid their respects to those who have served and continue to serve our country at...
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