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The Cottage Market
by Shawn Lackie As we head into the meat of the spring selling season, how about a peek into the world of cottage sales? The Cottage...
Shawn Lackie
May 302 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club News
by Helen Nicolaou The cool, wet weather has made it difficult to get any gardening done. That being said the cool weather has prolonged...

The Standard
May 303 min read


Paddles Up for Tradition: 55th Annual Canoe the Nonquon set for June 7
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: One of the township’s longest-running traditions is...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Scugog Shores Museum receives grant to revitalize Ojibway heritage lands
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiativer Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives is embarking...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Kawartha Lakes proposes interim repairs to Lindsay Street Bridge in Fenelon Falls
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A critical piece of infrastructure in Fenelon Falls...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Brock reviews Beaverton Dam safety report, eyes 2026 budget for next steps
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A long-overlooked structure on the Beaver River is back in...
darryl knight
May 283 min read


99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Represents Canada at Netherlands Liberation Anniversary
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Newspaper KAWARTHA LAKES: Thursday, May 15th, was a moment of pride for the Lindsay community. At the...
Brandon Clark
May 212 min read


Scugog to celebrate Public Works Week and Compost Day with community spirit
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local residents are invited to come together in recognition...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Security Cameras Approved for Cannington Library and Animal Shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard CANNINGTON: Brock Township Council has given the green light to...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Kawartha Lakes introduces youth accessibility award
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Young accessibility advocates, in the City of...
darryl knight
May 212 min read


Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on May 25th
BRANDON CLARK The Standard SCUGOG: The final Sunday in May is very special for the Port Perry Community. On May 25th, at 10 a.m., a Pet...
Brandon Clark
May 211 min read


Growth for growth's sake?
By Shawn Lackie The last number of years have seen the growth of many communities in leaps and bounds. In many cases not enough. There...
Shawn Lackie
May 212 min read


Region of Durham Paramedic Services celebrates Paramedic Services Week
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern DURHAM: This week, from Sunday, May 18th to Saturday, May 24th, the Region of Durham Paramedic...
Brandon Clark
May 211 min read


Photo Gallery: Celebrating VE Day in Scugog
SCUGOG: Victory in Europe (VE) Day, remains a defining moment in history. Celebrated on May 8th, 1945, it signifies the unconditional...

The Standard
May 161 min read


Scugog Council discuss the fairgrounds lease renewal
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern SCUGOG: On Monday, April 28th, Scugog Council gathered at the Council Chambers on Perry Street to...
Brandon Clark
May 162 min read


Agricultural Advisory Committee delivers annual update to Scugog Council
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently received the 2024 annual update...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


Building permit fees report shows surplus for Scugog
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At their meeting, on Monday, May 5th, Scugog Township council...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


Brock Township approves fire dispatch agreement with Oshawa
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Council recently approved a new agreement which will...
darryl knight
May 162 min read


The ideal seller
by Shawn Lackie Try to define the perfect seller. You probably can’t. Realtors have been trying to figure this one out for years, and...
Shawn Lackie
May 162 min read

The Standard
May 140 min read
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