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Northern Leisure Opens in Port Perry, Bringing Canadian-Made Hot Tubs and Saunas to the Community
SCUGOG: There’s a new reason to relax in Scugog. Northern Leisure , a proudly Canadian company, specializing in hot tubs and saunas, has...

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York–Durham voters grill candidates at Uxbridge forum, but Conservative candidate Jacob Mantle is a no-show
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: It was standing room only at the Uxbridge Arena Community Centre, on the evening of Monday,...
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Scugog Historical Society Wins Big
SHAWN LACKIE The Standard SCUGOG: On Wednesday April 16th, the 100 Men of Scugog met, for the second time in 2025. The Port Perry...
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Editorial: The Importance of Voting in the 2025 Canadian Federal Election
As the 2025 Canadian federal election approaches, it is important to remind ourselves why voting is not just a right, but a civic duty,...

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CH CH CH CHANGES
by Shawn Lackie Like anything else in life, it seems to always be about change. Moving forward, advancing, new and improved, etc....
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Brock approves new voting methods for the 2026 Municipal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Councillors in Brock Township recently voted to move forward with a more modern approach to voting, for...
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3 hours ago2 min read
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Brock approves gravel road upgrade plan
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently approved a major investment in Brock's gravel road network, awarding a...
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Kawartha Lakes considers fee exemption to help reduce sewage bypasses
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new proposal, brought forward by Councillor Mike Perry, at the most recent council meeting,...
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3 hours ago2 min read
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Ampere invites public to build their own renewable energy kit at Earth Week event in Lindsay
JAMIE STEEL Ampere KAWARTHA LAKES: Learners of all ages are invited to attend the Lindsay Makerspace, on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, for...

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Scugog hears key planning presentation on agricultural growth in North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Planning and Community Affairs...
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Showcasing Community Spirit: Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Success of 2024 International Plowing Match
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the City of Kawartha Lakes Council meeting, on...
darryl knight
Apr 162 min read
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Mark Doble Wins Ward 5 By-Election in Kawartha Lakes
KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced the unofficial results of the Ward 5 By-Election which concluded on April 10th....
darryl knight
Apr 161 min read
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Local Mayors Push Back Against Province’s Strong Mayor Power Expansion
Power Expansion DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A provincial plan to grant “strong...
darryl knight
Apr 162 min read
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A new youth social skills program is happening with BBBS of North Durham
DOUGLAS ELLIS Executive Assistant Office of Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham NORTH DURHAM: The Hon. Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham, met with...

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Apr 162 min read
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Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service Highlights Year of Progress
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFES)...
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Apr 162 min read
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Editorial: How Do You Know?
Have you ever thought of how we come to "know" anything, how we become sure, at least to ourselves, something is true? We all learn to...

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Apr 168 min read
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Ontario Woodlot Association hosts Forestry Fellowship Evening featuring a talk on Ice Storm Recovery
MELANY BURANT Ontario Woodlot Association KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Chapter of the Ontario Woodlot Association invites woodlot owners,...

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Apr 161 min read
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Upcoming Local Concert Celebrating & Standing Guard for Canada
WILLIAM MCGINN BGC Kawartha KAWARTHA LAKES: BGC Kawarthas (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes) is inviting residents of the...

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Apr 162 min read
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Widespread power outages persist following devastating ice storm
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/BROCK: Residents across Kawartha Lakes and northern...
darryl knight
Apr 82 min read
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Scugog approves additional dwelling unit policies
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog recently approved a significant...
darryl knight
Apr 83 min read
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