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Ontario announces three-step approach to lifting health measures
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has announced a new...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Ontario Omicron cases could peak by the end of this month
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Health officials stated, this current wave of...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20221 min read
Port Perry garage catches fire
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A garage fire in Port Perry, on Tuesday, January 18th, led to an estimated $95,000 in damages. “Of...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Port Perry Hospital Foundation surpasses their fundraising campaign goal
by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PPH-Passes-fundraising-goal-Jan-2...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Return to TLDSB schools sees new COVID-19 related changes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Due to the ongoing changing landscape of the COVID-19...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Kawartha Lakes taking action to protect city from feral pigs
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is taking action to protect...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
The gift of giving back this valentine’s day
As of Tuesday, February 1-Monday, February 14, 2022 Dana’s Goldsmithing (in partnership with Branching Out Floral Design) will be...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Kawartha Lakes to investigate Woodville water capacity
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is looking for some clarity...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Uxbridge fire department seeking part-time volunteer firefighters
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge fire department is accepting applications for volunteer, part-time firefighters....
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
What is the Scugog 5 year Corporate IT Strategic Plan?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Have you heard of the Scugog five-year Corporate IT Strategic Plan? This plan considers how the...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Are you interested in joining the Compliance Audit Committee?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge townships are looking for interested persons willing to join the...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Ontario allows schools to return to in-person classes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Elementary and Secondary School students across...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Navigate around these four winter hazards
A fresh snowfall can bring a hush over any landscape and, temporarily at least, create a perfect picture scene. As idyllic as such...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20222 min read
Durham Region Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade launch the Durham Business Alliance
KAREY ANNE LARGE, Executive Director, Scugog Chamber of Commerce DURHAM: Durham Region is home to an incredible and diverse business...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20221 min read
Scugog Councillors hear latest COVID-19 related information, plans
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Township staff members provided councillors with a...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20222 min read
Brace for snow by winterizing your home
(NC) It’s no surprise that Canadian winter weather can be unpredictable. That’s why it’s good practice to ensure that you — and your home...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
The Port Perry Angels celebrate by making Christmas bright for others
LORILEE McKELVIE, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Angels Softball Association, led by President Rick Finlay, made a...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Outdoor activities to do with your kids this winter
(NC) Many of us are dreading another pandemic winter cooped up at home. Instead of worrying, now is the time to plan some fun things to...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and stayed safe and healthy. Now with new restrictions in place for covid-19...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20221 min read
Ontario building new child care spaces for families in Brock Township
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP SUNDERLAND: The Ontario government is investing $1.6 million to create 49 new child care...
Colleen Green
Jan 6, 20222 min read
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