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...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Design plans, for major roadwork on Kent Street and...

By Patricia Dawson Bring the kids out for a summer reading party at the Beaverton Town Hall on August 23rd from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Join...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The long-awaited Colborne Street Bridge project in...