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Biodiversity on the farm
JAY THIBERT, North Durham Nature Club Farming and biodiversity, can they go hand in hand? Michael Pavan thinks they can. Mr. Pavan will...

The Standard
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes OPP lay multiple impaired driving charges over the weekend
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding residents about the importance of driving...

Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Port Perry HS hosts healthcare career fair
ROBIN VAN DER VLEUTIN The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry High School students Talia Beaune and Nicole Giannini, paired with HealthCare...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Durham Regional Council approves Beaver River bridge replacement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: At their meeting, on May 29th, Durham Regional Council unanimously approved a comprehensive plan...
darryl knight
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Region of Durham Commits $2.75 Million Toward Affordable Housing in Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is very pleased to announce, the Region of Durham has committed $2.75 million in funding, through the...

The Standard
Jun 6, 20241 min read


RMHF thanks all who supported the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign
KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: With every purchase of a Smile Cookie, Tim Hortons patrons are supporting worthy causes in...

The Standard
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Scugog sends cell tower projects back to the drawing board
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog council delighted several residents when they voted to provide letters of...

Dan Cearns
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Ontario, federal governments to collaborate with municipalities on housing crisis
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Provincial and federal housing officials have recently affirmed their commitment to...
darryl knight
Jun 6, 20242 min read


TLDSB school honoured for fundraising success
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) school has been named one of Ontario’s top...

Dan Cearns
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Dirt Bikes Rules and Regulations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you seen dirt bikes and ATVs on your local roadways? While this may be a common sight in...
Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 min read


The Lasting Legacy of War Amputees
On June 6th, 1944, a pivotal moment unfolded, as thousands of Canadian soldiers stormed Juno Beach in Normandy, in the heavily...

The Standard
Jun 6, 20242 min read



The Standard
May 29, 20240 min read


Scugog provides supportive funding for a Greenbank Hall project
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has decided to help fund a project at the Greenbank Hall. At a meeting on Monday,...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20241 min read


York-Durham riding will offer a new look for the next Federal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The next federal election is anticipated, on or around October 20th, 2025, though this date may...
darryl knight
May 29, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes calls on federal, provincial help for Fleming College
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is calling on the federal and provincial governments, to provide...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20241 min read


Local business steps up to help after the Bobcaygeon apartment fire
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Early this month, a fire tore through an apartment building in Bobcaygeon, displacing several...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20242 min read


Uxbridge advances downtown revitalization efforts
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Since August 2020, the Township of Uxbridge has been diligently working on its Downtown...
darryl knight
May 29, 20242 min read


Tickets now on sale for the annual Gardens of Uxbridge tour
UXBRIDGE: The annual Gardens of Uxbridge self-guided tour of private gardens is in its 28th year and will be hosted on Saturday, June...

The Standard
May 29, 20242 min read


Protect Yourself and Your Family From Fraudulent Scams Targeting Seniors
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: In 2023, The Durham Regional Police (DRPS) received approximately 3,803 fraud reports, an...
Courtney McClure
May 29, 20242 min read


Oak Ridges Hospice benefits from Art Auction
SUSAN MERRIMAN Right at Home Realty DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Right at Home Realty Office, located at 237 Queen Street in Port Perry,...

The Standard
May 29, 20241 min read
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