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Ontario is investing in wetlands restoration
DURHAM: The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in approximately 100 local conservation projects to restore and enhance...

The Standard
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Support growing for MSFIN-led push to ban celebrity iGaming ads
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) have secured support for their proposed ban on...

The Standard
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Scugog names new acting clerk
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: With a municipal service level review ongoing, and the upcoming departure of Clerk Becky Jamieson, the...

The Standard
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Planks Lane back under construction
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Construction continues of Planks Lane this summer, with the upgrades coming to the area between Main...
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Jul 12, 20231 min read


High heat and humidity in Kawartha Lakes and Durham
KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: Recently, the Region of Durham and City of Kawartha Lakes have experienced some intense heat, prompting alerts...

The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Safety Improvements Coming Soon to Goodwood
UXBRIDGE: Various safety improvements for the Goodwood community and surrounding area are set to roll out over the next four years, with...

The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Uxbridge taking another gander at backyard poultry
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Renewed interest from a local resident in raising backyard poultry prompted councillors to take...

The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Chief Kelly LaRocca re-elected for another term
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Kelly LaRocca has been re-elected for another term as Chief of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First...

The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read


The Dignity of the Flag
Government of Canada The National Flag of Canada should be displayed only in a manner appropriate for this important national symbol. It...

The Standard
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Wagg Funeral Home
FEATURE: Serving our community for 156+ years The Wagg Funeral Home building has been in Port Perry for 171 years. It initially started...

The Standard
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Canada Day events in Kawartha Lakes
KAWARTHA LAKES: There are plenty of exciting events planned for Canada Day in Kawartha Lakes this year. To help plan your Canada Day...

The Standard
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Canada Day celebrations returning to Port Perry's Palmer Park
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog will once again be celebrating Canada Day, in Port Perry's Palmer Park, on...

Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Erin O'Toole to wrap up his time as Durham MP on Canada Day
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Canada Day, on Saturday, July 1st, will be Erin O'Toole's last day serving the Durham riding, as the...

Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Despite concerns, Lindsay apartment proposal takes a step forward
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes council has decided to grant approvals for a proposed apartment...

Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Kawartha Lakes marks ALS Awareness month
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes marked June as ALS Awareness Month, at a meeting on Tuesday, June...

Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Beaver River chosen as the name for the new Beaverton public school
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has come up with a name for the new school which will combine...

Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Martha Casson is named Scugog's Senior of the Year
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Martha Casson has been selected as Scugog's Senior of the Year recipient. The award recipient was...

Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Multiple Townships lift burning restrictions and bans
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Townships of Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge have recently lifted their burning restrictions. At a...

Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read


The Bomb - A Retro 80's Live Experience
SCUGOG: The Bomb Retro '80s Live Experience will be at The Town Hall 1873 on June 24th. Show starts at 8 p.m. They are a professional...

The Standard
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Amplify Indigenous voices this Indigenous History Month
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Did you know June is Indigenous History Month across Canada? According to the Scugog...
Courtney McClure
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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