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Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority CAO retiring
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Longtime Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20202 min read


Immediate proclamation of key sections of new trespass and food safety act will better protect peopl
WOODSTOCK: In order to keep people safe, the Ontario government is making it an offence to stop, obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20202 min read


Algoma Orchards to receive over $57,000 in funding to become more innovative and competitive
DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Governments of Canada and Ontario are providing more than $5.4 million, through the Canadian Agricultural...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20202 min read


Independent review to be conducted on Brock municipal animal services
Independent review to be conducted on Brock municipal animal services by The Standard | September 24th, 2020 Podcast...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20201 min read


The Ontario government Durham Region Caucus announces over $126 million for Durham Region Transit
DURHAM: Ontario is working to support municipalities and get people moving by investing in new transit infrastructure projects in Durham...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20202 min read


Leaf and yard waste<br>collected weekly for the autumn
STACY GRANT, COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR, The Regional Municipality of Durham DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Kawartha Lakes looking to restrict fireworks discharging to holidays
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is moving forward with...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Climate walks to resume in Scugog
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Climate change action protest walks are going to resume this...
Colleen Green
Sep 24, 20201 min read
Garden Honours Late Emergency Department Nurse at Ross Memorial Hospital
AMANDA CARVALHO, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, Ross Memorial Hospital KAWARTHA LAKES: Each year at Ross Memorial Hospital,...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Ontario Family Court rules against divorced father seeking to keep child from in-person schooling
RUSSELL ALEXANDER, Divorce Lawyer KAWARTHA LAKES: The Superior Court of Justice has ruled against a divorced father seeking to keep his...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Smile Cookies support local Hospices
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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
2020 Terry Fox runs going virtual
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terry...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Ontario taking month long pause on easing virus restrictions
NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has put on hold any further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, as cases in the province are...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Erin O’Toole provides caucus address
DURHAM: The new Conservative Party of Canada leader, and Durham MP, Erin O’Toole made his first address at the party’s national caucus...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Durham MPPs Announces $300,000 to Help Local Fight Against Crime
Durham Region: On August 6, 2020, the Ontario Government announced an investment of more than $6 million over the next three years to...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Durham Region welcomes major announcement from Amazon
DURHAM: The following statement was issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Vince’s announces S.O.S. Food Drive
NEIL MOORE, Brand Manager, Vince’s Market SHARON: On September 8th, Vince’s Market was pleased to announce the launch of their S.O.S....
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Virtual Mentoring program available
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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Scugog names Ken Nix new CAO
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has found their new Chief...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
New Beaverton development to bring supportive housing to North Durham
DURHAM: In support of Durham Region’s housing plan, At Home In Durham, a new modular housing development is coming to Beaverton, to...
Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20203 min read
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