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Stay Active and Social
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard For many seniors, staying active and social is key to a healthy and enjoyable...
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The Standard
- Feb 25
- 3 min
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAU, Special to The Standard We have weathered the snowstorms of January. I hope everyone has been keeping safe and haven't...
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The Standard
- Feb 25
- 6 min
Lessons from the Father of the Canadian flag
At mid-day on February 15th, 1965, Canada's new flag was raised on Parliament Hill for the first time. Exactly two months earlier, in the...
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Colleen Green
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on New Year's Day 2023
The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality...
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The Standard
- Dec 23, 2022
- 2 min
Lieutenant Governor’s 2022 holiday message
This year as I reflect on the holiday season, I turn to the traditional messages of our late Sovereign. Somehow she always found just the...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Autumn is beautiful, and there are many shrubs and perennials which will continue to bloom until...
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Ron Davidson
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
Message From the Mayor
Welcome to the 2022 Port Perry Fair! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2022 Port Perry Fair on behalf of the Township of Scugog...
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Ron Davidson
- Aug 20, 2022
- 3 min
Pineridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: We all know the feeling of disappointment in spring to see that a plant has died. August...
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Ron Davidson
- Aug 20, 2022
- 1 min
Katie’s Korner<br>KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard
Fact: laughter is the best medicine. Really! Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, diminishes pain, and protects you...
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Ron Davidson
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
Pine Ridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard In the prime of summer, we can now sit back with a cool glass of lemonade and take pride in our...
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Ron Davidson
- Jul 7, 2022
- 1 min
Kayak Safety Tips
JANICE NICHOLLS, The Standard Summertime is here, and I’m just reminding people about water safety while you’re out on the water. As some...
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Ron Davidson
- Jul 7, 2022
- 1 min
Statement from Chair Henry on Canada Day
DURHAM: The following statement was issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional...
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Ron Davidson
- Jun 30, 2022
- 2 min
Memories of a Small Town
The Artist Within by Lauren Walker As a writer and artist, I consider myself a part of the media. I decided I wanted to tell some...
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Ron Davidson
- Jun 2, 2022
- 2 min
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew Township of Scugog
On Saturday, May 21st, 2022, a severe storm impacted Scugog with heavy rain and high winds, causing downed trees and hydro lines. Hydro...
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Ron Davidson
- Apr 29, 2022
- 2 min
Pineridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Sunny days have enticed us to get out into the yard to start sprucing up. Raking stray leaves,...
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Ron Davidson
- Apr 28, 2022
- 3 min
Message from the Mayor
Spring is here, bringing renewed hope and much to look forward to. It is wonderful to be back attending in-person community events. This...
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Ron Davidson
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Rahul Singh, Member of the Order of Ontario
With so many crises in the world right now, we are all looking for reasons to be optimistic—and for ways that we can help. I will always...
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Ron Davidson
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
Mayor’s Message regarding the 2022 Municipal Election
“After 31 years in locally elected positions, l would like to share that I will not be seeking re-election this fall. It is time to...
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Ron Davidson
- Mar 24, 2022
- 2 min
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard With a great sigh of relief, the first day of spring has come and was a welcome sight with the...
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Ron Davidson
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
Message from the Mayor: Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog
February brought us a deep freeze and lots of snow for winter roads operations to contend with. A few weekends ago the Township had to...
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