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Recent conditions delay Scugog burn ban
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: With current weather conditions, Scugog’s Fire Chief happily told councillors at a meeting on Monday,...

Dan Cearns
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20240 min read


Scugog's Mayor discusses a number of topics at recent luncheon event
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Township of Scugog Mayor Wilma Wotten provided her input and information on a number of topics at a...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival this weekend
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: As the winter frost gives way to the gentle warmth of spring, the quaint town of Sunderland eagerly...
darryl knight
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Uxbridge explores options for town square project
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In an ambitious move to revitalize the heart of downtown, Uxbridge officials recently voted to move...
darryl knight
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Ontario government unveils the 2024 provincial budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government released the 2024 provincial budget on Tuesday, March 26th. This year’s...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Spring Native Plant Sale Opens for a Limited Time
KAWARTHA LAKES: For a brief window this spring, Kawartha Conservation is thrilled to announce the return of our much-anticipated Native...

The Standard
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes puts a burn ban in place
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has put their spring burn ban in place. The ban was officially...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Scugog to purchase new clocks from local resident for Town Hall 1873
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry’s Town Hall 1873 will be getting a new installation soon: four heritage-style clocks. At a...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Weight restriction season on Regional roads ends April 2nd
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham and local area municipalities restrict the operation of motor vehicles on designated...

The Standard
Apr 2, 20241 min read


Kawartha Conservation alerts public to illegal activities at Ken Reid Conservation Area
KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Conservation is issuing a community alert regarding recent illegal activities within Ken Reid Conservation Area,...

The Standard
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Easter spirit returning to Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry community is once again invited to show their Easter pride later this month, with the...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Pick up something amazing tonight at Papa’s Pizzaland
SCUGOG: In the heart of bustling Port Perry, Papa's Pizzaland stands tall as a beacon of flavor and community. Over several years, this...
darryl knight
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Brock’s rural road rehab program moving to next phase
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local rural roads will continue to see improvements this year, as the township recently announced its...
darryl knight
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Celebrate Earth With a Spring Clean-Up
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: Show your appreciation for the environment by supporting your local trails and wildlife. On April...
Courtney McClure
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes council votes to make ATV pilot project a permanent fixture of the municipality
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is making the pilot project for All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), on City...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Ontario government announces new investments in housing related infrastructure funding
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making new investments, to try to get more housing built across...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Uxbridge plucks plan for backyard chickens
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In keeping with a recent report from the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC), as well as...
darryl knight
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Scugog council costs over $319,000 in 2023
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A report on council member salaries and benefits was included in the agenda for Scugog council’s meeting,...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Judy Anderson, All About Giving Back: The Story Behind the Person
by Jonathan van Bilsen Anyone who lives in North Durham, and has had the pleasure of being involved in any theatre or musical production,...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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