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The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Encore Presentation of "Brotherhood" to Commemorate 98th Anniversary of Balsam Lake Tragedy, 5th Anniversary of Film
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kirkfield & District Historical Society & Museum has announced an encore presentation of the film Brotherhood on July...
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Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20242 min read
LCBO workers across Ontario hit the picket lines for the first time
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: For the first time in the organization’s history, Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)...
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Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Marijuana seized after an abandoned vehicle call
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A routine abandoned vehicle call led to drug charges, in the City of Kawartha Lakes. On Friday,...
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Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Impaired charges laid at a Kawartha Lakes OPP RIDE program
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Newcastle man has been charged with impaired driving, after being caught at a Reduce Impaired...
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The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read
Soroptimist International recognizes four graduating students for their positive influence on others
Carolyn LaPorte Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were...
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Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Walk a Mile in My Shoes - Terry Foster
By Robin Van Der Vleuten This year marks Terry Foster’s 39th Annual 10 km Cystic Fibrosis Walk and his 38th Terry Fox Walk. What began as...
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Courtney McClure
Jul 3, 20242 min read
What is Kawartha Conservation?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: How much do you know about Lake Scugog? Whether you are a long-time resident,...
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The Standard
Jul 3, 20242 min read
All American Entertainment Presents The Great Benjamins Circus
KAWARTHA LAKES: All American Entertainment is proud to bring The Great Benjamins Circus to the Lindsay Agricultural Society, for the...
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The Standard
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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...
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Dan Cearns
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...
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Dan Cearns
Jul 3, 20241 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...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20242 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...
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The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 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...
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Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jun 19, 20242 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...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 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...
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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...
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The Standard
Jun 19, 20242 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...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 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...
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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...
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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...
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