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Local residents receive King Charles III Coronation Medal
On Wednesday, March 6th the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal was presented to Rick and Deb DeJong at the home of Magil and...

The Standard
Mar 131 min read


Lakeview Health and Wellness opens Uxbridge location
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard UXBRIDGE: Lakeview Health and Wellness opened their first location in 2020 in Port Perry. Since then, the...
Colleen Green
Mar 132 min read


Scugog Council approves fee waiver for 2025 Dragon Boat Festival
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At a Township of Scugog's council meeting, on Monday, March...
darryl knight
Mar 132 min read


Editorial: News Publishers Call on Canada Post CEO to Support Local News
For many Canadian community news publishers, Canada Post is really the only game in town when it comes to distributing their newspapers...

The Standard
Mar 132 min read


Annual trails update presented to Kawartha Lakes Council
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) Council meeting,...
darryl knight
Mar 133 min read


CBM Aggregates' Sunderland Pit recognized for progressive rehabilitation excellence
CARLY HOLMSTEAD Communications Manager OSSGA BROCK: The Sunderland Pit has been honoured with the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel...

The Standard
Mar 131 min read


Laurie Scott wins seventh term as MPP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Laurie Scott secured another decisive victory, for...
darryl knight
Mar 52 min read


Peter Bethlenfalvy wins third term as MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard UXBRIDGE: Voters in the riding of Pickering-Uxbridge have once again...
darryl knight
Mar 52 min read


Todd McCarthy secures re-election in Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Progressive Conservative incumbent, Todd McCarthy will...
darryl knight
Mar 52 min read


Some honest reasons why your house isn’t selling
by Shawn Lackie In this day and age, when it seems not much is moving in the Real Estate world, maybe it’s time for an introspective look...
Shawn Lackie
Mar 53 min read


Heavy snowfall keeps crews busy in Brock Township
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalist Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Crews from the Township, Durham Region, and contractors have...
darryl knight
Feb 282 min read


Kawartha Lakes decides against municipal credit rating
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A municipal credit rating will not be pursued by the...
darryl knight
Feb 282 min read


Renovation project for Foster Hewitt Auditorium moves forward
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The long-anticipated renovation, of the kitchen and bar area,...
darryl knight
Feb 282 min read


Great Expectations
by Shawn Lackie I have had a few calls in the past few weeks from a very good friend, who is relatively new to the Real Estate business....
Shawn Lackie
Feb 282 min read


The Story Behind the Person - Juan Coronado: Music is My Life
by Jonathan van Bilsen Juan Coronado’s name has circulated widely among music enthusiasts for years, and meeting him in person offered a...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 194 min read


Local entrepreneurs honoured for innovation and dedication
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes recently celebrated the accomplishments of local entrepreneurs, as...
darryl knight
Feb 192 min read


Scugog approves feasibility study for Baagwating Park pond
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent council meeting, Grant Taylor, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure, presented the...
darryl knight
Feb 192 min read


Editorial: Finding rest in a Winter Wonderland
Wow, after such a mild experience with winter, during 2024 and even most of January, things sure seem to have changed their direction....

The Standard
Feb 199 min read


Kawartha Lakes advances Transportation Master Plan for future growth
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local councillors took another step forward in planning for the future transportation needs of...
darryl knight
Feb 192 min read


Welcome to Mi Pueblito Lindo
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: There is a new Mexican Restaurant in town, Mi Pueblito Lindo. A charming family-run gem nestled in...
Colleen Green
Feb 122 min read
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