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Community and neighbours continue to support those in need
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Foundation Coordinator, Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund The Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund and...
Colleen Green
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Scugog encourages people to recognize heroes online
Scugog encourages people to recognize heroes online by The Standard | Podcast Dec 10 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uplo...
Colleen Green
Dec 10, 20201 min read


Uxbridge Christmas Bird Count Day is approaching, Sunday December 27th are you with us?
BRENDA NEAR, North Durham Nature This will be the sixteenth year for our count, joining thousands of other counts across North America....
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Scot Pine Thinning 2020 Uxbridge Countryside Preserve
BRENDA NEAR, North Durham Nature This past Saturday afternoon a low profile Scot Pine thinning occurred in the Countryside Preserve with...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Food banks across the Kawartha Lakes report nearly 800 new individuals will have accessed their serv
JESSICA TOPFER, Administration and Programs Centre Manager, Kawartha Lakes Food Source KAWARTHA LAKES: 10 food banks across the Kawartha...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20203 min read


Oak Ridges Hospice on track to open in spring 2021
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham continues to make progress on...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Councillors decide not to donate raises to Scugog township
by The Standard | Podcast December 3rd, 2020 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Councillors-decide-on-Donations-D...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Ontario providing new funding for school boards in red level
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario provincial government is making more money...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20201 min read


SIU investigating after fatal Kawartha Lakes incident
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is looking...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Brock Township takes step to slow progress of supportive housing development
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is continuing its battle against a...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Scugog library makes some changes after Durham enters red zone
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Memorial Public library recently announced new...
Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Police looking to identify two suspects in Janetville store break and enter
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Littles Toy Tea returns with an all-new format on December 1st
RYAN ROGERS, Special to The Standard NORTH DURHAM: For once the COVID-19 pandemic will be opening something up, instead of shutting it...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Lake Simcoe conservation appoints new CAO
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Support for Holiday Appeal will give RMH patients Brighter Tomorrows
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The past months have been challenging with the...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Scugog mayor stresses vigilance to avoid increasing COVID-19 numbers in township
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Mayor Bobbie Drew is urging residents to continue their...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20201 min read


Kawartha Lakes chooses names for former Highway 7 stretches
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes council has come up with...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20201 min read


Kawartha Lakes clears the way for potentially improved Lindsay snow clearing
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay downtown area will be the beneficiary of...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20201 min read
Brock mayor taking leave of absence to work on her health
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Township of Brock Mayor Debbie Bath-Hadden is taking a leave of...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20202 min read


Regional officials spreading shop local message
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: Two Durham Region organizations are encouraging people to shop...
Colleen Green
Nov 26, 20201 min read
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