MYLUX Shop open for business in Port Perry
By Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: The MYLUX Shop owner, Roxanne Ruscica, is excited to open her shop in Port Perry, especially because of...
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darryl knight
6 days ago2 min read
Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
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Dan Cearns
6 days ago2 min read
Canada Post laying off workers during national strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: As postal workers across the province have hit the picket lines, Canada Post has been...
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darryl knight
6 days ago2 min read
Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee presents ambitious plans for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A recent presentation by the Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC) highlighted the committee's...
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Dan Cearns
6 days ago2 min read
Uxbridge looking for fulsome report on traffic calming
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is looking to take a wholesome approach to traffic calming after seeing a...
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darryl knight
6 days ago2 min read
Council approves contract for Scugog Line 4 repairs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: On Monday, December 2nd, Scugog councillors reviewed a critical report from Grant Taylor, Director of...
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Dan Cearns
6 days ago2 min read
Uxbridge deliberates 2025 budgets
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge Council received their 2025 capital and operating budgets. The decision came...
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Shawn Lackie
6 days ago3 min read
You need a thick skin
by Shawn Lackie Nobody said this would be easy. Hey, in life, what is? Sometimes your expectations fall far short of reality and that...
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darryl knight
6 days ago1 min read
Township of Brock and CUPE 1652 reach new collective agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1652 (CUPE 1652) have...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 271 min read
Uxbridge retains an architect as part of New Animal Shelter plans
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge councillors received an update on where the Township is at with the New Animal Shelter for...
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darryl knight
Nov 271 min read
Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township Council is taking steps to address long-standing transit concerns with a motion from Mayor...
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darryl knight
Nov 271 min read
Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced plans to hold a by-election to fill the recently...
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darryl knight
Nov 272 min read
Tourism Committee highlights cycling tourism opportunities in Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, the Brock Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC), represented by Vice Chair...
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darryl knight
Nov 272 min read
Kawartha Lakes strikes deal to expand bus fleet
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken a significant step to enhance its public transit system...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 271 min read
Federal government introduces legislation for a holiday GST/HST break
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Canadian government is introducing legislation which, if passed, gives residents a...
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The Standard
Nov 272 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club news
by Helen Nicolaou As another gardening season has ended, all too quickly. You may be tempted to save some of those less tender plants,...
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The Standard
Nov 272 min read
A DEAL IS A DEAL IT’S JUST THAT
by Shawn Lackie How many times have we heard, over the last five years, about buyers defaulting on their deals? It became really...
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The Standard
Nov 211 min read
2024 Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade
UXBRIDGE: Thousands lined Brock St. through downtown Uxbridge on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 16th for the annual Santa Claus Parade....
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Dan Cearns
Nov 213 min read
Canada Post workers hit the picket lines for strike action
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: With little progress made at the negotiating table, Canada Post workers are hitting the...
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darryl knight
Nov 213 min read
Brian Gribben Insurance Planning Inc.
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Brian Gribben, of Brian Gribben Insurance Planning Inc., is a seasoned investment and strategic planning...
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