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Scugog Library CEO highlights makerspace success in 2025 budget presentation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the council meeting on Monday, January 6th, Amy Caughlin, Chief Executive Officer of the Scugog...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read


New approach to school bus cancellations introduced in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Families in the City of Kawartha Lakes can expect a more localized approach to school bus...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read


Ontario government announces new energy affordability programs
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is launching new energy related programs to help residents. The new...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read


Members Night at North Durham Nature Club
by Jay Thibert Members Night, on Tuesday, January 28th, at North Durham Nature Club is always a great way to start the new year. There...

The Standard
Jan 161 min read


Back and forth
by Shawn Lackie Don’t you just hate those year-end stories that talk about what went on last year and what to expect this year? Ya me...

The Standard
Jan 162 min read


North Durham Family Health Team announces expansion to improve local services
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG : The North Durham Family Health Team (NDFHT) is expanding...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read


Scugog's 2025 Baby New Year
SCUGOG: At 1:08 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd, at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, Breanne and waylon Skinner of Lindsay welcomed a baby boy...
darryl knight
Jan 91 min read


McDonald's expands Lindsay's footprint to add a second restaurant
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Town of Lindsay has recently received a second McDonald's restaurant. Neal and Tanvi Bhatt...

Dan Cearns
Jan 92 min read


What happens to your waste?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you heard of the Durham-York Energy Centre (DYEC)? Did you know the DYEC regularly...
Courtney McClure
Jan 92 min read


Charlie McDonald acclaimed for second term as Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The city is celebrating the acclamation of Ward 7...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read


Walk Softly: Baby It’s Cold Out there!
by Geoffrey Carpentier Well, we seem to be in a bit of a deep freeze at the moment. I know I don’t like waking up to these temperatures...

Geoff Carpentier
Jan 93 min read


Snow blankets Beaverton in weekend snowstorm
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Beaverton residents are digging out after a historic...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read


Survey seeks public input to shape housing and homelessness strategy in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read


Councillors receive transportation master plan update
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Councillors were recently briefed on the...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read


Durham RIDE program stops more vehicles, sees more charges
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM REGION: The 2024 Durham Regional Police Service Festive RIDE program saw an increase of vehicles stopped...

Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read


Justin Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: No matter what federal party wins the 2025 election, Canada will have a new Prime...

Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read


Funding applications open for Brock charity golf tournament proceeds
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local non-profit organizations in the Township of Brock have an exciting opportunity to enhance...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read


Lindsay driver charged after collision in Emily Township
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A 35-year-old Lindsay man is facing multiple charges after a single vehicle collision in Emily...

Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read


Kawartha Lakes Police Service Chief speaks at a chamber event
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: New Kawartha Lakes Police Chief, Kirk Robertson spoke to the community, on several policing...

Dan Cearns
Dec 21, 20242 min read


City Operating Grant allows BGC Kawarthas to expand Youth Services to Fenelon Falls
William McGinn, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: BGC Kawarthas, formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of...

The Standard
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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