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Information provided on how the Kawartha Lakes health unit responds to hazards
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) receives calls on a number of...
Dan Cearns
Jun 26, 20242 min read
The Story Behind the Person: Jasmin Reville, Dance, Dance, Dance
by Jonathan van Bilsen Many of you have attended the theatres in North Durham, especially the old Town Hall 1873, in Port Perry. There...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Jun 19, 20244 min read
Playing amongst the trees
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Treetop Eco-Adventure Park, an elevated obstacle and zip-lining treetop course located in the Durham Region on...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Through the generations at Burns Bulk Food
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Burns Bulk Food is a third-generation, family-owned business in Lindsay, Ontario, providing top-quality bulk...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Durham police conducting a homicide investigation in Cannington
DAN CEARNS The Standard BROCK: Durham Regional Police are investigating a potential homicide after a man was found dead in a home in...
Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Uxbridge declares King Street Parkette surplus
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: After years of deliberation, Uxbridge councillors recently decided to sell the long-vacant King...
darryl knight
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Scugog to look at temporary parking options for Canada Day
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is looking into the potential of expanding parking options for visitors to the...
Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Council approves Miyawaki Forest installation in Uxbridge
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: On Monday, June 10th, Uxbridge councillors heard a deputation from Michael Banh of the Uxbridge...
darryl knight
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Durham police lay charges against Scugog man for intimate partner violence
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) have charged a 46-year-old Scugog man following an...
Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes considering banning heavy trucks on a new selection of roadways
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is going to consider barring heavy trucks from certain roads in the...
Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 min read
The City of Kawartha Lakes honour National Indigenous Peoples Day
Kirsten Meehan, City of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: On June 21st, Kawartha Lakes will honour and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples...
The Standard
Jun 19, 20242 min read
Scugog Fire responds to early morning fire in Blackstock
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: On Wednesday, June 5th, at 2:07 a.m., Scugog Fire was paged to a fire at 13900 Old Scugog Road in...
Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Local resident calls for a Go Transit link in Lindsay
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes resident is calling on the City of Kawartha Lakes to help bring a Go Transit Bus...
Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Leadership camp provides valuable opportunities for local youth
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry High School (PPHS) Leadership Committee has been hard at work since...
The Standard
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Scugog council recognizes the "tireless dedication" of their crossing guards
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent meeting, Scugog council recognized the Township’s crossing guards, as part of Crossing Guard...
Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Red light sought to improve local safety at local intersection
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes councillor is looking to improve safety at a local intersection, by moving up...
Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Brock takes action on speeding in Beaverton
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At their meeting, on Monday, June 3rd, Brock councillors received a petition from Beaverton residents,...
darryl knight
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Durham Police arrest four individuals after they tried to flee in a stolen vehicle
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Four individuals have been arrested and charged, after they tried to evade police in a stolen vehicle....
Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Ontario, federal and municipal governments collaborate to keep CCBF alive
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Multiple levels of government have come together to keep an infrastructure support grant...
Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read
Uxbridge's Senior of the Year announced
The Township of Uxbridge is pleased to announce Sandra Will has been selected Senior of the Year. Mrs. Will received an Ontario Senior of...
darryl knight
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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