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Metis Nation of Ontario announces two new services for Seniors
The Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) recognizes that seniors are our most vulnerable population during this time and that the ongoing...
Colleen Green
Feb 18, 20211 min read
MP Schmale re-appointed as Shadow Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations
DYLAN ROBICHAUD, Office of Jamie Schmale MPP KAWARTHA LAKES: Local MP Jamie Schmale will return to a familiar portfolio as part of a...
Colleen Green
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Brock township budget coming forward for approval February 22nd
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township will be looking to finalize their 2021 municipal...
Colleen Green
Feb 18, 20211 min read
Scugog fire department launching a couple new programs
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog’s fire chief has announced a couple of new programs...
Colleen Green
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Ontario government changes March Break to April Break
Your Title Goes Here by The Standard | Podcast February 17, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/March-break-t...
Colleen Green
Feb 18, 20212 min read
SIU finds police gunfire killed one-year-old in Kawartha Lakes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has...
Colleen Green
Feb 18, 20212 min read
Brock Township sends a message to the Region of Durham about the Beaverton housing project
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has sent a response to the Region of...
Colleen Green
Feb 11, 20213 min read
Transit Executive Committee: Whitby Autonomous Vehicle, mobile paramedic clinic, PICs
LIAM HATCH, Communications Advisor, Durham Transit DURHAM: Members of the Transit Executive Committee (TEC) met virtually, on Wednesday,...
Colleen Green
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Help fight homelessness at Coldest Night of the Year in North Durham
NORTH DURHAM: Help fight housing instability across north Durham at this year’s Coldest Night of the Year on February 20th, 2021. The...
Colleen Green
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Residents encouraged to recognize Black History Month
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: This month, across Canada, people are celebrating...
Colleen Green
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham celebrating differently in 2021
PHOTO DISCLAIMER: This photo was taken from The Standard Files pre-COVID-19 COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Starting on...
Colleen Green
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Durham students returned to class this Monday
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: Elementary and secondary school students in Durham Region were...
Colleen Green
Feb 11, 20212 min read
RMH General Surgery Team Recognized for Efficient Cancer Care
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital KAWARTHA LAKES: A cancer diagnosis is a frightening...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes police arrest impaired driver
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A 32 year-old from Coboconk is facing impaired driving...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Tips to keep your family safe and healthy this winter
(NC) After a long, challenging year, experts are predicting a hard-hitting winter. If you’re worried about how to keep your family safe...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes council sees budget process presentation
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After passing their 2021 municipal capital budget in...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20213 min read
Province gives infrastructure funds to two local municipalities
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The Ontario provincial government is providing funding to two...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Brock council to decide on how to fill mayor’s position later this month
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Brock Township council is expected to make a decision, on...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Ross Memorial Hospital Receives Green Health Care Award
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital KAWARTHA LAKES: In recognition of its commitment to...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read
The Standard bids farewell Joyce Kelly
SCUGOG: Joyce was a pillar of the Blackstock community as well as Durham and the Kawarthas and will be sadly missed. Joyce was a valued...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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