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Tips and tricks for the beginner through to the avid gardener
by Katie Hunter If you are starting a vegetable garden, here are some things you should remember. Choose a spot in full sun. Most...
The Standard
May 14, 20243 min read
darryl knight
May 8, 20240 min read
Celebrating Community Living Month
ROBIN VAN VER VLEUTEN The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Tony Clayton and Suzy Hall, members of the Community Living Durham North Day Program,...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 8, 20243 min read
Road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures, on Reach Street and Sandford Road, in...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
Scugog Water Street construction project to require a closure
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Water Street Refurbishment project will see the local Port Perry street shut...
Dan Cearns
May 8, 20241 min read
Volunteers sought for the International Plowing Match & Rural Expo
COLLEEN COLLINS Special to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Imagine stepping into a world where the past and future of agriculture blend...
The Standard
May 8, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes to offer another public meeting on Omemee splash pad idea
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes will hold a public meeting sometime this month for public consultation...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes says goodbye to longtime city staff member
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes council said goodbye to a longtime employee at a Tuesday, April 30th meeting....
Dan Cearns
May 8, 20241 min read
Uxbridge celebrating 50 years as part of Durham Region
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Durham Region's rich history reaches a milestone, as Uxbridge Township commemorates its 50th...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
The Amazing Math Race
ROBIN Van DerVleutin The Standard Recently, on Wednesday, April 24th, Greenbank Public School hosted The Amazing MATH Race, an...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 8, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes, First Nations communities distance themselves from "Kawartha Lakes First Nation."
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes and local First Nations communities are distancing themselves from a...
Dan Cearns
May 8, 20243 min read
New North Durham Chamber of Commerce launched
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Three local Chambers of Commerce are coming together to form a new entity, the North Durham Chamber...
Dan Cearns
May 1, 20242 min read
Uxbridge looking to the future of its downtown railyard
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In the wake of the York Durham Heritage Railway's (YDHR) declaration of bankruptcy, earlier this...
darryl knight
May 1, 20242 min read
The Oakridge Pub is the place to be in North Durham
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: While The Oakridge Pub in Port Perry has only existed since September 2023, the business has been...
Dan Cearns
May 1, 20241 min read
Get McHappy on May 8th
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The local McDonald’s restaurants in Port Perry and Uxbridge will once again be fundraising for...
Dan Cearns
May 1, 20241 min read
New Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director for Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The township recently announced, Wayne Ward will be stepping into a new role as Brock’s Director of...
darryl knight
May 1, 20241 min read
Ross Doble Inc. Customer Appreciation Celebration
JUDY HOWE Ross Doble Inc. SUNDERLAND: Ross Doble Inc. is proud to announce their Customer Appreciation Day, on May 11th. They are...
The Standard
May 1, 20241 min read
Council approves new planning for New Animal Shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: After years of anticipation and community effort, the long-awaited new animal shelter for Uxbridge...
darryl knight
Apr 24, 20242 min read
darryl knight
Apr 24, 20240 min read
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Otter Greenhouses in May
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Otter Greenhouses is celebrating 25 years in North Durham. To celebrate, they are hosting an...
Courtney McClure
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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