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Boomers, retirement and mortgages
by Shawn Lackie The baby boomer segment has been one of the most prolific, for ages, for a number of reasons. Music (hello classic rock...

The Standard
Nov 7, 20243 min read


The Witness of Scars
This week's issue is about Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Indigenous Veterans Day, and all the other sacrifices we are indebted to which...

The Standard
Nov 7, 20245 min read


KHCAS Board resigns amid ministry takeover
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The entire board of the Kawartha Haliburton...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Province announces funding from two projects for Uxbridge
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: At a press conference, on Cemetery Road in Uxbridge, on Friday, October 18th, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Ontario government introduces new energy act and plan
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is introducing an act to try to improve the energy supply across...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Scugog waterfront projects nearing completion
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At the recent Township of Scugog Planning and Community...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20241 min read


Vets Around the Corner
by Dan Cearns SCUGOG: For veterinarians Dr. Devon Barnes and Dr. Lindsay Patterson, the focus is on creating a comfortable and “fear...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes councillors approve new Committee appointments
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With slightly more than two years remaining in the current term of council, some members have...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Scugog councillors hear housing proposal from seniors advocacy group
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Seeking the Township's support in promoting alternative, accessible, and sustainable housing...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20243 min read


The story behind the person: Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley
by Jonathan van Bilsen North Durham and Kawartha Lakes has welcomed a unique addition to its charming downtown, the Town Trolley. This...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 24, 20246 min read


darryl knight
Oct 24, 20240 min read


Province announces funding from two projects for Uxbridge
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: At a press conference on Cemetery Road in Uxbridge on Friday, October 18th, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy...

Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20242 min read


CCTV Camera System installed in Lindsay downtown: enhancing safety and security for all
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Downtown BIA is thrilled to announce the installation of a state-of-the-art Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)...

The Standard
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Polito Ford Lincoln provides community with service excellence
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Polito Ford Lincoln dealership has a reputation of giving customers excellent service. The...

Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Scugog Council receives update on 2024 Capital Projects
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently received a comprehensive update on...
darryl knight
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Geoff Carpentier recognized for lifetime environmental achievement at a recent ceremony
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Local resident and columnist with The Standard, Geoff Carpentier has been recognized with a lifetime...

Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20242 min read


WHAT’S NEXT – BOOM OR BUST?
By Shawn Lackie It’s a pretty safe fact, to say, the real estate market has been flatter than Frankenstein’s head of late, but where do...

The Standard
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Ontario government to consider buying back Highway 407
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario provincial government is considering buying back a highway which runs through the Greater...

Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Photos: 150th anniversary celebrations for the Uxbridge Fire Department
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Brock Street was full of firefighters and fire vehicles on Saturday, October 5th as part of...

Dan Cearns
Oct 10, 20241 min read



The Standard
Oct 10, 20240 min read
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