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Funding will promote public awareness and healing for 39 member First Nations
CURTIS LINDSAY, Office of Indigenous Affairs Ontario is providing $412,500 to support the Anishinabek Nation with a range of initiatives,...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Palmer Park playground is getting a makeover this Autumn
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Have you ever wondered how old the playground equipment in Palmer Park is? According to Carol...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
More Homes for Everyone Act is a good<br>first step toward increasing housing stock
GRANT CAMERON, RESCON The Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) is applauding legislation introduced by the province today...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Ontario announces<br>‘A Plan to Stay Open’
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing legislation to try to aid the province in keeping...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Many familiar names included in recently released Sunshine List
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Many municipal officials and staff members made it onto the Ontario government’s 2021...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20221 min read
Durham Police continue to see cases of seniors being targeted by scam callers
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) continue to hear about local seniors falling for scam calls, even...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Scugog council meeting held at the municipal office for the first time since 2020
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: For the first time in two years, Scugog councillors returned...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Town Hall 1873 restorations funded by Canada and Ontario
SCUGOG: The board of directors of Town Hall 1873 and the Township of Scugog are excited to announce they have received funding from the...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20223 min read
Markham Bowl teams up with Blair Osborne & June Thomas
Markham Bowl will be hosting a Mini Bingo Bowling event to generate funds for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, supporting the Princess...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20221 min read
Chimney Hill Way:<br>residents’ safety concerns
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Some local residents have various safety concerns regarding the proposed development near Chimney...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Kawartha Lakes suspends Councillor Ashmore’s remuneration for two weeks after Integrity Commis
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has decided to sanction...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20223 min read
Kawartha Lakes council votes in favour of a salary increase
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes council has approved a...
Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Unique ways local businesses can work together
The effects of a thriving small business sector are undeniable. A post-pandemic return to normal could help small businesses regain that...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Durham Region celebrates<br>World Water Day on March 22nd
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham reminds residents about the value of water and the importance of practising water efficiency...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Ukrainian farmers step up for war effort
Famous for towing captured Russian tanks, Ukrainian farmers step up for war effort Ukraine’s government is calling on its agricultural...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Ontario launches five new ONroute electric vehicle charging stations
Palmer Lockridge, Office of the Minister of Energy Ontario is delivering on its commitment to bring electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
MPP Park introduces Bill to reduce<br>loneliness and social isolation
OFFICE OF LINDSAY PARK, MPP for Durham DURHAM: On Tuesday, March 22nd, the Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, Lindsey Park,...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Military training exercises<br>held in Uxbridge
CAPTAIN ERIKA PALAKOVIC, Department of National Defence Members of 32 Territorial Battalion Group (32 TBG) exercised their communications...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20221 min read
Tom Regina named Green Party candidate in the Kawartha Lakes riding
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Tom Regina has been named the Green Party of Ontario’s...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
It’s more than just a licence<br>for your pet
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you ever thought about the importance of buying a licence or tag for your pet’s collar?...
Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
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