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First Poppy 2023 presented to Canada’s Governor General
The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable...

The Standard
Nov 7, 20232 min read


The Lasting Legacy of Canadian War Amputee Veterans
Amid the wars, countless Canadian soldiers and nurses have displayed extraordinary bravery and unwavering dedication, putting their lives...

The Standard
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Plans unveiled for former Trinity United Church site
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: More than a year after a tornado devastated parts of Uxbridge and led to the demolition of Trinity...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20233 min read


New Playground Coming to Blackstock
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Construction for a new Blackstock playground began, on October 30th, at Roy E. Carter Park, in...
Courtney McClure
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes council approves one funding program, and sends another to the budget process
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes council is going to be discussing future funding, to support local...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20232 min read


TLDSB trustees updated on recent school discipline data
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) trustees received an update on student...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Availability of storage in Scugog discussed as Blackstock rental request comes forward
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A report on the use of a vacant building for storage space led to a discussion on the availability of...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Uxbridge Trail Hub Hosting North Durham Business Forum in November
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: On Tuesday, November 14th, there will be a North Durham Building Business Forum. The forum...
Courtney McClure
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Celebrating Champions for over a century at the Royal Winter Fair
ONTARIO: Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country. The Royal Agricultural...

The Standard
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Kawartha Lakes council seeks answers on downtown parking strategy progress
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is looking into what actions have been taken, on the downtown...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20231 min read


86 year-old pedestrian killed after being hit by a minivan in Beaverton
DAN CEARNS The Standard BROCK: An 86-year-old man has died, after being hit by a vehicle, in Beaverton, on Tuesday, October 24th. Durham...

Dan Cearns
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Upcoming road closures in Brock Township
BROCK: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of road closures on Simcoe Street in the Township of Brock from October...

The Standard
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Scugog Mayor applauds new funding for new animal shelter
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Mayor Wilma Wotten is applauding a recent donation made to the New Animal Shelter for...

Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20231 min read


Ribfest returning to Uxbridge in 2024
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: It’s the Father’s Day gift the community has been waiting for, and Ribfest will be returning to...
darryl knight
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes council prepares to make decisions on the 2024 budgets
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes councillors had their first opportunity to hear information about the 2024...

Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Two teachers unions receive strike mandates from their members
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Two elementary school teachers unions have received the go-ahead from their members to...

Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Christmas at Ken Reid Conservation Area
KAWARTHA LAKES: Get ready to mark your calendars, because the merriest and most magical day of the year is coming back to Ken Reid...

The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Marc Gibbons, a Story that Needs to be Told
by Jonathan van Bilsen My legs are still a bit sore from completing the Port Perry Pedals event a few weeks ago, but I am very glad I was...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 17, 20234 min read


Envoy delivers all your business needs
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Envoy Business Services provides quality small business shipping and printing services to the local...
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Oct 17, 20232 min read


Scugog capital budget process delayed
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Township council will be seeing the proposed capital budget a bit later than expected this year....

Dan Cearns
Oct 17, 20231 min read
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