DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A comprehensive review, of how the Township of Scugog communicates with residents, is setting the stage for potential improvements in outreach, storytelling, and public engagement, though council has opted not to endorse the recommendations at this time. The findings were presented as part of a detailed report, from, Director of Communications and Strategic Projects, Lori Bowers. This was included on

Red Plaid Productions is bringing Canada's Celtic Rock Warriors Mudmen back to The Town Hall 1872 in Port Perry, Ontario, on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Mudmen are looking forward to their annual stop at the Grand Old Theatre. The Mudmen are no strangers to the area, playing shows with Johnny Reid at the GM Centre, with Deane Brody at the Havelock Country Jamboree, performing at the Uxbridge Highland Games, and with numerous sold-out shows in Peterborough, Oshawa, and, of cour

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Last week, Port Perry’s historic downtown was transformed into a cinematic playground, as two film productions brought crews, equipment, and excitement to the community. From October 20th to 27th, the Currie Grain Elevator, Queen Street, and the surrounding areas served as backdrops for the pilot television series Witness Protection and the returning production The Way Home. Filming included interior

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A family paddling along the Trent-Severn Waterway, a...

UXBRIDGE: How silent were silent films? The silents of the roaring twenties may not have had speech, but they had sound. And that sound...

Corey Johnston-Flanagan , Site Manager and Curator, Leaskdale Manse National Historic Site UXBRIDGE: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of...