Editorial: Simply Thankful
A cool shower, a warm jacket on a cool day, a blanket and a good movie, and/or a meal of your favourite comfort food. We have sooo much...
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The Standard
4 days ago2 min
New mortgage rules really help out
by Shawn Lackie For those of us who carry a mortgage, the news released by OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions)...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
4 days ago2 min
If I Read it, it Must be True
by Jonathan van Bilsen Printed promotional claims have always carried an air of authority, but over the years, organizations, like the...
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Dan Cearns
4 days ago2 min
Listening to you
DAN CEARNS The Standard We may not always like the work our politicians are doing on our behalf. We may not always agree with the...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 22 min
Changing your perspective can change your World
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley I will admit the last two years have been challenging with regard to health issues for both my hubby and...
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darryl knight
Oct 22 min
How will forcing workers back to the office affect housing?
By Shawn Lackie The housing industry seems to be going through a massive slowdown these days, the likes of which we haven’t seen since...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 22 min
Movement for Life: October 3, 2024 edition
by Lauren Walker The Exercise and Diabetes Connection We have worked with many clients with diabetes. Most of them are fully functional...
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The Standard
Oct 22 min
Standard column from Kawartha Lakes Councillor Ron Ashmore
by Ron Ashmore The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo has arrived in Lindsay. As Co-Chair of the Special Events and Special...
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Dan Cearns
Sep 253 min
New predictions
DAN CEARNS The Standard The National Hockey League (NHL) training camps are open, and, with this being the last column before the start...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 252 min
Nine months and Social Media Stars
by Jonathan van Bilsen Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise is concluding, after nine months aboard the Serenade of the Seas, and it...
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The Standard
Sep 122 min
Subject: Response to Concerns About Avenu Development
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the recent editorial by the Scugog Lake Stewards, regarding the proposed Avenu development, near...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 122 min
Hurry Up and Slow Down
by Jonathan van Bilsen Driving has become increasingly frustrating lately, and it seems to be a shared experience no matter where you...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 123 min
Does the health care system work for seniors?
by Tina Y. Gerber -McCurley I experienced a great amount of difficulty after my total knee replacement. My surgeon kept saying this was...
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Lauren Walker
Sep 122 min
Movement for Life - Fitness Trends for older adults
by Lauren Walker Regular fitness activities geared toward older adults can enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. These...
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Dan Cearns
Sep 122 min
Inevitable election
DAN CEARNS The Standard With the recent news that the federal NDP have pulled out of 'the supply and confidence deal' they have...
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The Standard
Sep 122 min
Basement Apartment – Yes Or No?
By Shawn Lackie I was recently asked a very good question by a family friend (thanks Laurie) about whether or not it made sense to add a...
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The Standard
Sep 43 min
Open Letter from Chief Kelly LaRocca of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
When the Township of Scugog Council returns from its summer break, one of the first orders of business will be to consider supporting a...
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The Standard
Sep 42 min
So just how are our tax dollars spent?
By Shawn Lackie When I was a kid (oh, so many years ago) we used to listen to our parents moan about taxes and how they were misspent...
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Lauren Walker
Sep 42 min
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Summer has come and gone! As usual it slips by in the blink of an eye. If you’re like me, summer can throw a wrench in...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Sep 42 min
Why do we struggle to hear God's voice?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley Several years ago, I was experiencing difficulties and didn't know what was wrong. My doctor, at that...
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