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Winter Warming Plan will support unsheltered residents in Durham Region
DURHAM: During the winter months, warmth and shelter are a matter of life or death for vulnerable populations. This is why the Region of...

The Standard
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Three-year project to rebuild Durham Regional Road 13
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Construction is coming to Brock over the next three years, as Durham Region plans to reconstruct...
darryl knight
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Scugog's 2024 capital budget presented to members of council
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The 2024 municipal capital budget was presented to Scugog councillors at a meeting on Monday, December...

Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20232 min read


New Brock CAO taking on the township’s top job in January
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The new year will bring at least one new face to Brock Township town hall, with the recent announcement...
darryl knight
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes supporting a bus stop arm pilot project
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is supporting an initiative to make the roads safer for students and...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read


ETFO, government reach a tentative agreement at the central table
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario’s elementary teachers’ union and the Ontario government have reportedly reached an...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Scugog highlights Port Perry on Old Mill with new lighting
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog’s Old Mill, located in Port Perry, has received a bit of an aesthetic upgrade recently. At a...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Holiday Trail adding life-sized games for more festive fun
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The upcoming Holiday Trail, in downtown Uxbridge, from December 8th to 10th, will have an added...
darryl knight
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes recognizes one national day, to mark another as well
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes marked one women’s related day and is set to mark another in December....

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20231 min read


New Fenelon Falls South Tributary Flood Plain Mapping Study completed for Kawartha Lakes
KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes, in partnership with Kawartha Conservation, is pleased to announce the release of the...

The Standard
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Durham Regional Police among recipients of provincial auto theft grant
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is looking to help police forces across the province prevent auto thefts. On...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes adopts a housing pledge strategy to help achieve a provincial target
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken the next step towards supporting a housing pledge they made...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20233 min read


The Story Behind the Person: Matt Passafiume, The Art of meade
by Jonathan van Bilsen Making wine is a talent and not something you perfect in a week or two. The art of winemaking takes years and...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 21, 20234 min read


Uxbridge Toy Drive returns to make the holidays bright for the community
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Community Toy Drive is looking to make the holidays bright once again for local families....

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Building Brock’s budget for 2024
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: With 2024 municipal budget discussions just around the corner, the Township of Brock is reaching out to...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Exploring expansion options for Uxpool
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: After more than a decade of interest in building a new aquatic centre, at the Fields of Uxbridge...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Ontario introducing new proposed measures to protect restaurant workers
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government announced some new proposed protections for restaurant and service...

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20232 min read


What should you do with your batteries?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Do you know how to safely and efficiently get rid of your used batteries? People can keep...
Courtney McClure
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Santa Claus Parade returns to Port Perry December 2nd
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Santa Claus will be making his annual trip around Port Perry early next month, when the Scugog Santa...

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20231 min read


Councillor Ashmore hosting two information meetings for residents
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes Councillor Ron Ashmore is inviting Ward 6 residents and business owners to two...

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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