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Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard There have been many references to specific conditions needed in order for plants to perform. Such...

The Standard
May 29, 20243 min read


Province gives green light to new Beaver River bridge
DARRYL KNIGHTThe Standard BROCK: After several months of closure, there is a plan to reopen the Beaver River bridge in Beaverton. The...
darryl knight
May 22, 20241 min read


Building a ‘Healthy’ Relationship
By Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: Pharmacist Allison Gillis is the proud owner of Pharmasave Port Perry which is one of Canada’s prominent...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 22, 20243 min read


Uxbridge clears a pathway for new construction downtown
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: On Monday, May 13th, Uxbridge councillors approved a zoning bylaw change to remove the (H) Holding...
darryl knight
May 22, 20242 min read


Plane crashes in Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A plane crashed and was destroyed in Port Perry on Saturday, May 18th. “On May 18, at approximately 10:35...

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes police investigating a fatal collision
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service (KLPS) is investigating a fatal accident which occurred just...

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Scugog marks National Public Works week
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog marked National Public Works Week, at a recent Planning and Community Affairs...

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Bobcaygeon man charged with impaired driving
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Bobcaygeon man has been charged with impaired driving, after a vehicle was located in a ditch....

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Health Department urges everyone to take precautions against tick bites
DURHAM: May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Durham Region Health Department reminds everyone, blacklegged ticks are widespread...

The Standard
May 22, 20243 min read


Ontario government creates new legislation to deter auto thefts
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing new legislation to try to deter the growth of auto theft....

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Uxbridge celebrates World Migratory Bird Day
by Barbara Samuels UXBRIDGE: It was a landmark occasion for the Township and its migratory bird population. By proclaiming May 11th, 2024...

The Standard
May 22, 20242 min read


Scugog organizations felt 'blindsided' by Water Street project news
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A number of local organizations are concerned about the lack of consultation and input into this summer’s...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read


Insurance With A Heart So Big, It Shows
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Courtney Holmes and her amazing team at Holmes Insurance Agency Inc. in Port Perry are an insurance company...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 14, 20242 min read


30th McHappy Day in Canada!
By Jay Meiliunas KAWARTHA LAKES/NORTH DURHAM: Neal & Tanvi Bhatt have taken on the fast food Restaurant Business, specifically The...

The Standard
May 14, 20242 min read


Uxbridge considers significant increase in development charges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In a recent council meeting, Deputy Treasurer Carly Somers presented a compelling report advocating...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read


Two students seek help from Kawartha Lakes to get Fleming College to change their programming decision
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two Fleming College students are turning to the City of Kawartha Lakes for help, after the...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read


Public meeting for Downtown Community Improvement Plan in Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up to launch a comprehensive Downtown Community Improvement Plan...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read


Jacob Mantle to run for Conservative nomination for next federal election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While no federal election has been called, as of yet, the new riding of York-Durham has its first...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes to consider hiring an emergency manager
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes council is going to consider adding a new position, to oversee emergencies in the...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read


Brock Fire Department urges residents to leave fireworks to experts
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: As Victoria Day approaches, this weekend, the Brock Fire Department is urging residents to prioritize...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read
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