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Listing Etiquette
by Shawn Lackie I was going through some new listings, last week, and noticed one which had been there before, was terminated, and now...

The Standard
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Exciting upgrades for Brock Township parks
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Residents across Brock Township will soon enjoy enhanced recreational spaces, as several park projects...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Interest rates slowing development revenue in Uxbridge
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Despite high revenues coming into the Township overall, Uxbridge has seen declining revenue from the...

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Growth management strategy projects population boom in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent City of Kawartha Lakes council meeting, Leah Barrie, Director of Development...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day
Communities across North Durham and Kawartha Lakes paid their respects to those who have served and continue to serve our country at...

The Standard
Nov 14, 20241 min read


The Story Behind the Person: Felipe Luzuriaga, Music Maestro Please
by Jonathan van Bilsen Durham Region is fortunate to enjoy a lively arts scene, and among its cultural treasures is the Durham Chamber...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Temporary bridge over Beaver River set to open in Beaverton
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Commuters in Beaverton will soon enjoy smoother travel, using the temporary bridge over the Beaver...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Scrap the tax?
By Shawn Lackie We all know politicians say the darndest things, especially when campaigning. I won’t go into the madness happening south...

The Standard
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Kawartha Lakes unveils updated economic development strategy
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled its updated Economic Development Strategy for 2025 to...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Brock Township plans for fire department fleet future amid challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up for significant changes to its fire department fleet, facing both...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Geoff Carpenter speaking at the North Durham Nature Club this month
JAY THIBERT, NDN NORTH DURHAM: This month North Durham Nature (NDN) Club is hosting Geoff Carpentier, at 7 p.m., in Port Perry, at the...

The Standard
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Waterfront projects in Port Perry are nearing completion
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent Township of Scugog council meeting, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure Services,...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Uxbridge looks at making GPA meetings more efficient
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge council recently discussed how they can run their General Purpose and Administration...

Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Uxbridge setting a standard for veteran street signs
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is looking to set a consistent standard, in terms of honouring local...

Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes eyes Automated Speed Enforcement to curb speeding
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Drivers may soon face stiffer penalties for speeding, as the municipality considers an...
darryl knight
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Operation Scugog launches 2024 Christmas Campaign
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The holiday spirit kicks off this week, in Port Perry, as Operation Scugog began its 2024 Christmas...
darryl knight
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Brock seeks community input on new MacLeod Park concept plans
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent Committee of the Whole meeting, the Township of Brock presented two new concept plans for...
darryl knight
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Scugog Councillors approve budget target increase for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the Township of Scugog’s council meeting, on Monday, October 28th, Director of Finance, Laura Barta...
darryl knight
Nov 7, 20244 min read


Uxbridge council hears from Durham police representatives
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Members of the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Board were on hand at an Uxbridge council...

Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Ontario government to give out new rebates in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is proposing new rebates to be sent out to Ontario taxpayers and...

Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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