DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: It was another winning weekend for the Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey Association, as players, parents, and volunteers wrapped up another successful Tag Day fundraiser, across the City of Kawartha Lakes. Dozens of young Lynx players were out in the community, proudly wearing their jerseys and greeting shoppers at local businesses, including: Food Basics, Canadian Tire Lindsay, Canadian Tire Fenelon Falls, Home Building Centre, Giant Tige

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: When Cheryl Faber and her team, at the City of Kawartha Lakes Human Services Department, stood before Council, on October 21st, they weren’t just presenting another report, they were outlining a vision for how the community can work together, to ensure everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. The presentation, led by Ms. Faber, Housing Manager Michelle Corley, and Jesse

By Patricia Dawson Living a healthy life with diabetes. Do you live with challenges and complications as a result of diabetes? Every Thursday from October 23rd to November 27th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., an online Zoom Workshop will be held. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 1-866-971-5545. This will be a 5-week online program. Bring your family to the Holiday Market on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, when the Uxbridge Farmers Market begins its Holiday Mark

KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Since 2002, the Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group has been strengthening its sisterhood of support and enhancing the ways in which it assists women and men, following a breast cancer diagnosis. These include: wellness and exercise activities, access to resources, dragon boating, and events featuring special guest speakers. The Dragon Flies annual Diva Night event, on October 23rd, featured a local Radiologist, whose job as

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Starting in June of 2026, residents in urban areas of Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, and Omemee could see changes to how their garbage and green bins are collected, following a presentation, to City Council’s Committee of the Whole, on October 7th. Heather Dzurko, Manager of Waste Management, provided an update on the city’s Source Separated Organics (SSO) program, which launched earlie

KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, September 25th the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) awarded 130 paramedics the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.These paramedics come from 37 of the province’s 57 paramedic services. Local Kawartha Lakes Paramedic, Darrell Whibbs, was one of those recipients. “Paramedics in Ontario demonstrate, every day, the caring and compassion they have for their communities. It’s an honour to recognize these

By Patricia Dawson Standing together on World Homeless Day, come and celebrate the 30th anniversary of a Place Called Home on World...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A proposal to invest more than $12 million in...

By Patricia Dawson The Thankful Hearts fundraising walk will take place on Thursday, October 2nd, at 1:30 p.m., at Ross Memorial Hospital...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The midway lights dimmed Sunday evening as the 171st...

KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes held a flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. to...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The 171st Lindsay Exhibition, affectionately known...

by Patricia Dawson Come out to the Bobcaygeon Farmers' Market on September 20th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 47 Mansfield Street, in...

Brandon Clark The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: August 29th was a proud and celebratory day for the Lindsay community as Scott's Decorating...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local residents are already seeing the impact of the...

AMY Terrill BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES:   BGC Kawarthas and Home by Tim + Chris  are excited to announce, 30 Colborne Street, beside...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Art Gallery recently unveiled ‘Seniors...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With the first pucks dropping on the ice, the Lindsay Lynx girls hockey program is preparing...

KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The Swing Fore Mental Health charity golf tournament, at Black Diamond Golf Club, is a...

Kim Coulter, CFRE, Communications Specialist RMHF KAWARTHA LAKES: The family of the late Dr. Azhar Syed is organizing a special event...