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TLDSB accepts and approves boundary review recommendations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A number of changes are coming for several Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Seven new names to be inducted in the Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new slate of inductees have been announced for the 2024 Junior Achievement of Northern and...
darryl knight
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Scugog looks to the public for feedback on splash pad plan
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is looking for feedback from the community on the project to replace the Palmer...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read


Kawartha Conservation elects new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
KAWARTHA LAKES: To kick-off its 2024 Annual General Meeting, the Kawartha Conservation Board of Directors welcomed new leadership,...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20242 min read


New Kindergarten curriculum revealed, to go into effect in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making changes to the Kindergarten curriculum, which will...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read


End of the line for York-Durham Heritage Railway
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The end of the line has come for the embattled York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR), with the recent...
darryl knight
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Brock is calling all charities as applications open for annual golf tournament fundraiser
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The township recently announced the details of the annual Golf Tournament fundraiser, as well as a call...
darryl knight
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes Council seeks an update on signage issues
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is looking for a wholesome report on signage in the municipality,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Nominations Open – Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards
WILLIAM MCGINN, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: Calling all Kawartha Lakes youth, between the ages of...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Winter Safety Message: Stay on Trails, Avoid Waterways
SINEM CONNOR, Senior Communications Advisor LSRCA With winter in high gear, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Story Behind the Person - Dr. Kim Ferguson and the Family Health Team
By Jonathan van Bilsen The arduous journey to becoming a physician, involves years of education, accumulating substantial debts, and...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 16, 20243 min read


DRPS help pull man out of the ice on Lake Scugog
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Durham Regional Police Service were called to assist in a water rescue, on Lake Scugog,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Exploring options to re-open Beaver River Bridge
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A recent update from the Ministry of Transportation has fuelled optimism the Beaver River bridge, in...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read


How can you support the Teddy Bear Campaign?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Teddy Bear Campaign is asking for financial donations. This is a year-around campaign...
Courtney McClure
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes Police make arrests for copper thefts
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes Police have arrested two people following thefts from a local construction site....

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Ontario government announces new funding to tackle the issue of bail compliance
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is looking to help police forces keep better track of people on bail conditions,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Region introduces new organics collection program for multi-residential buildings
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: For nearly 20 years, the green bin for organic waste has been an important part of diverting...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Scugog councillors introduced to MG Society of Canada
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Township councillors were introduced to an organization which is raising awareness of a chronic...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Bobcaygeon Kinettes’ holiday giving supports community’s new MRI
KIM COULTER, Communication Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial patients needing the precision imaging of a Magnetic Resonance...

The Standard
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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