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COVID-19 outbreak rages on at Lindsay correctional centre
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Ontario Invests in 21st Century Skills Development and Introduces Tuition-Free PSW Program in Peterb
KAILIE COTTERILL, Office of MPP Laurie Scott KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is transforming virtual learning across the province,...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Brock Township announces a couple of staff retirements
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has announced two of their longtime Works...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20211 min read


Roar by the Shores poker run being held this month
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Roar By the Shores car show organizers are adapting this year’s...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium
Register today for a webinar on Tackling housing and homelessness through a rural and remote lens. This event will be hosted from June...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read


Kawartha Lakes Food Source launches a salsa brand with a social purpose
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is launching their own brand of salsa with a social purpose. Unlike massive...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read


The 18th annual Trish’s Wish walk-a-thon on June 5th
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: It’s time to clean off your running shoes and get ready for June 5th. Trish’s Wish...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
ZEPHYR/SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Another summery week cooled off a bit for the holiday weekend. To me and many others, a holiday is just another day of the week,...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20213 min read
Brock council denies developer permission to burn, citing environmental concerns
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has decided not to allow a Beaverton site...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Durham Police Association calls for more staff in the 911 call centre
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police Association is raising a concern...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes council declares support for frontline workers, stresses shop local message
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Lakes councillors stated their support for frontline...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20211 min read
Kawartha Lakes limiting when fireworks can be discharged
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has passed a bylaw...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read


Durham MPPs announce support for Virtual Learning at Durham College and Ontario Tech University
DARLENE BLOOM, Office of Lindsey Park MPP DURHAM: The Ontario Government is providing over $4 million in support of 12 innovative virtual...
Colleen Green
May 27, 20212 min read


Students rally to support local teacher allegedly put on administrative leave
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, May 13th, students and local residents...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes looking at new ways to handle city finances
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes council members provided input for the...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20213 min read
Kawartha Lakes community mourning loss of former Mayor
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Former Kawartha Lakes mayor Barbara Kelly has died at...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read


NEW Community FUND LAUNCHES
The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes announced the launch of a new Fund, on Monday, May 17th. The newly established Fund is...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20211 min read


Transit Executive Committee: Safe Driver Awards and the Inclusive Community Grant
DURHAM: Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually, on Wednesday, May 5th, to discuss various Durham Region Transit...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
Kawartha Lakes committee to hold an environmental summit
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee...
Colleen Green
May 13, 20211 min read
Ontario is Expanding Innovative Models to Deliver Better, Connected Care in Haliburton-Kawartha Lake
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Colleen Green
May 13, 20212 min read
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