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Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard SCUGOG: The Fire Protection and Prevention Act says municipalities have a responsibility of ensuring...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Lindsay pools expected to open in mid-July
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is targeting July 20th as...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Tornado touches down in Kawartha Lakes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Environment Canada has confirmed that a tornado landed...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Every School Board to Receive Funding Increase to Ensure Student Success
On Friday, June 19th, the Ontario government announced it is investing $736 million more in public education for the 2020-21 school year,...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Kawartha Lakes Food Source moving to new spot
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes Food Source is moving their operations...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20203 min read
Members of New Indigenous Women’s Advisory Council will help address issues of violence affect
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Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20202 min read
New Chair for the Minister’s Patient and Family Advisory Council
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, announced, on June 23rd, the appointment of Betty-Lou Kristy as the new Chair...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Lane restrictions on White’s Creek Bridge in Brock
BROCK: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of ongoing lane restrictions for the rehabilitation of White’s Creek...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Scugog preparing for further reopening
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog CAO Paul Allore presented council with an update on the...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Ontario extends emergency declaration to July 15th
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario provincial government has extended the...
Colleen Green
Jul 2, 20201 min read
Erin O’Toole competes in Conservative leadership debate
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: Durham MP Erin O’Toole was one of four federal Conservative...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Hunger strike begins at Lindsay jail
by The Standard | June 25th, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Hunger-Strike.mp3 DAN CEARNS, Local...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Prince Albert Public School teacher embraces technology and makes Distance Learning fun
DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) started Distance Learning on April 6th, as a result of schools being closed due to the...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20203 min read
Construction continues at Oak Ridge’s Hospice but challenges lie ahead
SCUGOG: Oak Ridges Hospice was conceived because it is an essential health care service desperately needed in the community. COVID-19 has...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Uxbridge township hosts virtual Canada Day contest
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: The township of Uxbridge is asking residents of the municipality to show their...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Join In & Support Local!
SCUGOG: The Scugog Chamber is hosting a virtual Canada Day draw. You will have a chance to win a $480 prize package, consisting of gift...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Canada Day in Brock Township
BROCK: Canada Day will look a little different this year, as we are not able to gather for our annual celebrations, due to the COVID-19...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Trees planted behind community centre in Goodwood
Trees planted behind community centre in Goodwood by The Standard | June 25th, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/up...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Brock names new acting CAO
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Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Brock township to look at possible changes to food truck rules
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is considering changes to their food and...
Colleen Green
Jun 25, 20202 min read
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