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Canada Post workers return to work following CIRB ruling
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: After the postal strike was ended, because of a recommendation from the Canada...
Dan Cearns
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes sees success with short-term rental licensing program
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Tuesday, December 10th council meeting, Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law...
darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Charlie McDonald acclaimed for second term as Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES : The city is celebrating the acclamation of Ward 7 Councillor Charlie McDonald as Deputy...
darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Brock considers updates to flag and proclamation policy
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard BROCK: At the Committee of the Whole meeting, on Monday, December 9th, Brock Township Council reviewed a...
darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Uxbridge council members comment on 'tough' Regional budget
DAN CEARNS, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge officials are expecting some tough decisions ahead for the Region of Durham's 2025 budget. At...
Dan Cearns
Dec 19, 20241 min read
Public feedback highlights vision for MacLeod Park revitalization
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard BROCK: At the Committee of the Whole meeting, on Monday, December 9th, Wayne Ward, Director of Parks,...
darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read
The Standard
Dec 12, 20240 min read
Brock Township celebrates the holidays with free public skating events
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Those in the area can look forward to a series of free public skating events, this holiday season,...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Scugog Council decides not to proceed with the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project due to ballooning costs and risks
SCUGOG: During a special Council meeting, held on Monday, December 3rd, Scugog Council considered a confidential staff report, regarding...
The Standard
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes rolls out organics collection program
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The new year will see the City of Kawartha Lakes take a significant step toward environmental...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Uxbridge pivots focus on vacant railway station
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is amending their plans for the municipality’s currently vacant train...
Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
2nd Sunday of Advent
Advent is a Christian season of preparation and anticipation for the second coming of Jesus Christ. During this season we are called to...
The Standard
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Peace, Peace, Wonderful Peace.
The words of the title of this article are also the opening words to a hymn, celebrating the resolved condition between God and man when...
The Standard
Dec 11, 20245 min read
Canada Post, CUPW continue to work through mediation process
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are...
Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes receives funding to offset policing costs amid budget challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City staff and councillors have been busy for several months crafting the 2025 municipal...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Blackwater Bridge closure sparks urgency for repairs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Council addressed the pressing matter of the deteriorating Blackwater Bridge, at their meeting, on...
darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
AI on RE
by Shawn Lackie If you take the time to really read some of the listings on MLS.ca or pretty much any web site these days, you can’t...
Shawn Lackie
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Dec 4, 20243 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...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 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...
Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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