by Lauren Walker You’re Never too Old to Exercise I remember many years ago someone said to me “Isn’t that person too old to exercise?”...

by Lauren Walker "If you don't invest in your health now, be prepared to pay for your illness later." This excellent saying I came across...

by Tina Y. Gerber–McCurley I find it interesting that the smallest bone in your body is in your ear. It is called the stapes and is the...

HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The 1970s was a groovy decade, seeing changes in music, culture and fashion. Many of us...

Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard When a loved one needs long-term care, it can be a difficult and emotional decision...

TAMMY ADAMS & SUSAN FISHER Special to The Standard As the temperatures heat up around the province, it’s important to keep an eye on the...

HELEN NICOLAEU, Pine Ridge Garden Club SCUGOG: June is the month of Summer Solstice, marking a day of celebration for gardeners giving...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the...

On behalf of the Township I invite Scugog schools, families and residents to join us in Palmer Park on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 at 10...

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to the Standard Last week's temperatures in the mid 20's just happened to be what we all needed, as an early...

Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard For many seniors, staying active and social is key to a healthy and enjoyable...

HELEN NICOLAU, Special to The Standard We have weathered the snowstorms of January. I hope everyone has been keeping safe and haven't...

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...

The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality...

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...

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Autumn is beautiful, and there are many shrubs and perennials which will continue to bloom until...

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...

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: We all know the feeling of disappointment in spring to see that a plant has died. August...

Fact: laughter is the best medicine. Really! Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, diminishes pain, and protects you...

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...