BRANDON CLARK The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Please see below for a collection of stories related to Reembrance Day ceremonies in the City of Kawartha Lakes. LINDSAY: Residents of Lindsay will have several opportunities to honour veterans and remember those who served and sacrificed for Canada during Remembrance Day activities organized by the Sir Sam Hughes Branch 267 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The commemorations begin Sunday, November 8th, with Rucksack for Remembrance, a

RUTH FALLDING Kawartha Lakes Singers KAWARTHA LAKES: Music and community spirit will come together on Sunday, November 15th, as St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lindsay welcomes the Kawartha Lakes Singers for a special afternoon concert in support of its Food Pantry. Titled “Echoes of the Past – Songs of Remembrance and Songs We Remember,” the concert will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the church, located at 45 Russell Street West. The performance will feature the Kawartha Lakes Singers

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new chapter, for the region’s arts and culture scene, will begin, later this month, when the Kawartha Art Gallery officially opens the doors to its new permanent home, in downtown Lindsay. Residents, from across the City of Kawartha Lakes, are invited to celebrate the gallery’s grand opening, on Friday, November 20th, from 1 to 3 p.m., at its new location, at 19 Cambridge Street South. The m

By Patricia Dawson The annual Uxbridge Farmers Holiday Market takes place at the Uxbridge Arena and Community Center, 291 Brock Street West, on November 8th 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. There are 30 to 45 local farmers and bakers who will be present. The first three Market dates include a mix of indoor and outdoor vendors: baked goods, produce, honey, Maple syrup, preserves, meats, Big treats, crafts, soaps, jewelry, art, and pottery. Join us on Saturday, Nove

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Charles McDonald will lead Kawartha Lakes for the next four years after securing a majority of the votes in Monday’s municipal election, as unofficial results show more than 27,000 ballots were cast across the city. Mr. McDonald received 13,542 votes, or 51.4 percent of the eligible vote, defeating Ron Ashmore, who finished second with 8,495 votes (32.3 percent). Doug Ford received 2,317 votes

BRANDON CLARK The Standard LINDSAY: For 120 years, Olympia Restaurant has been more than a place to eat in Lindsay. It has been a gathering place where families celebrate milestones, friendships flourish and generations of customers return to enjoy good food and warm hospitality. Established in 1906 as The Olympia Candy Works, the historic business has passed through generations of family ownership, preserving its name and traditions while adapting to the changing tastes of t

KIM COULTER RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: A generous $7,500 gift from the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivors’ Group will help advance breast cancer care at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) by supporting the expansion and modernization of ultrasound services. This high-priority ultrasound revitalization project will have a substantial impact on Ross Memorial's ultrasound capabilities, such as breast cancer screening. It also includes a state-of-the-art dedicated breast imaging workstation

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A little community generosity can go a long way to keep girls hockey affordable, and residents will have an opportunity to show their support when the Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey Association holds its annual Tag Day fundraiser, on Saturday, October 24th. Lynx players and volunteers will be stationed outside local business storefronts, in Lindsay and Fenelon Falls, inviting residents to support g

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, October 8th, healthcare workers gathered outside Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH), in Lindsay, to highlight healthcare funding issues. Healthcare workers and union representatives are calling on the Ontario government to increase public hospital funding, warning: staffing shortages and limited bed capacity are contributing to burnout and delays in patient care. According to the Ontario Hospital Association, the basic cost of

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After decades of discussion, work is finally underway on a project intended to support the construction of a new Colborne Street bridge in Lindsay. Construction began recently, at Colborne Street West and William Street North, as part of the Colborne Street Access Road Construction and Watermain Relocation Project, an early step in preparing for the new bridge. For, longtime resident, Brian No

By Patricia Dawson Find family-friendly Thanksgiving weekend activities in and around Uxbridge. One is at Forsythe Family Farm, October 10th to 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 1025 Craig Road, Uxbridge. Enjoy a classic Farm Thanksgiving celebration featuring a corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, farm animals to feed and pet, a reading trail, and children's play areas. Check the official site for current admission costs. Lindsay Farmers Market offers a

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The midway lights are off, the livestock have headed home, and another Lindsay Exhibition has officially been added to the long history of the annual autumn gathering. Five days of competition, entertainment, agriculture, and community activities brought the fairgrounds to life, from Wednesday, September 23rd, to Sunday, September 27th, as families, exhibitors, and visitors from across the reg

KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Champions of accessible health care, FDC (Fidani D. Carlo) Foundation has donated $1,200,000 to the Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation to transform ultrasound imaging services at Ross Memorial Hospital. To inspire even greater support for this high-priority hospital need, FDC Foundation is challenging the community to join them. Once $500,000 is raised, it will unlock an additional $500,000 match gift from FDC, bringing their t

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard LINDSAY: The trucks have been polished, the heavy horses have been groomed, and another fair season is about to get underway in Lindsay. The Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) officially gets underway, on Wednesday, September 23rd, continuing through Sunday, September 27th. The annual gathering once again brings together agriculture, livestock, entertainment and plenty of old-fashioned fair fun. The opening weekend of

BRANDON CLARK The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Walmart Canada has announced plans to open a new Supercentre in Lindsay, marking a major milestone in the community’s continued growth. The approximately 142,000-square-foot store will anchor the new SmartCentres development, in the northwest corner of Lindsay, at Highway 35 and Sylvester Drive. It is expected to open in 2028. “Walmart is a sign of how far Kawartha Lakes has come,” said Mayor Doug Elmslie. “We’ve spent years preparin

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: For six young entrepreneurs in Kawartha Lakes, the summer months offered more than a break from school. They spent the summer building businesses, serving customers and gaining hands-on experience through the Kawartha Lakes Small Business Centre’s (KLSBC) Summer Company program. The annual program, delivered by KLSBC in partnership with the Province of Ontario, gives aspiring entrepreneurs age

by Patricia Dawson Bring the whole family out for a weekend of fun to the Lindsay exhibition Saturday, September 19th through Sunday, September 27th. There will be agricultural displays, Truck and Tractor pulls, heavy horse show, horse pulls, antique farm equipment, demonstrations, demolition derbies, livestock competitions, midway, games, a marketplace, live music, and much more! The exhibition kicks off with the horsepower weekend on September 19th and 20th. The cost is $15

KELLY WHYTE VCST KAWARTHA LAKES: Did you know the Victoria County Studio Tour (City of Kawartha Lakes) is the second oldest studio tour in Ontario? Our tour offers a diverse range of art sure to satisfy visitors from across the province. If you crave a local landscape, created in oils, watercolours or acrylics, we’ve got it! Jewellery designed to dazzle, wood-turned bowls, fabric art creations and pottery that will make your guests green with envy- we have it all! And the bes

By Patricia Dawson Friends of the Lindsay Branch will hold a book sale at the Kawartha Lakes Library in Lindsay on Tuesday, September 15th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, September 19th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every Tuesday, come out to St Paul's Anglican Church, 383 Osborne Street, in Beaverton, for drumming for health on September 8th, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is completely free; it's a free community wellness program. All drums, world percussion instruments, and

By Patricia Dawson Bring out the whole family for the Terry Fox benefit concert. Enjoy live music by the Vintages, a silent auction, and snacks on Thursday, September 3rd, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Barn. Admission is by donation, and proceeds support the Terry Fox Foundation. This will take place at the Coworkers Settlers Village, at 85 Dunn Street, in Lindsay. Friday lunches at the Legion: enjoy a sit-down or take-out lunch featuring ham, scall