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Kawartha Lakes prepares for Ward 5 by-election with key dates announced
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City is moving forward with plans to fill the vacant Ward 5 Council seat through a...
darryl knight
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Fenelon Falls advocates push for second in-town crossing
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Representatives from the Fenelon Falls and District Chamber of Commerce urged the City of...
darryl knight
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Scugog drafts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure and service levels
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The township’s proposed 2025 operating budget, presented to...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Uxbridge council looks ahead to exciting 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is entering 2025 with optimism about the potential progress they will make...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20251 min read


Ontario government announces new energy affordability programs
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is launching new energy related programs to help residents. The new...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Party misfortunes
DAN CEARNS The Standard In one of my more recent columns, I referenced the situation of former female Prime Minister Kim Campbell. Right...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Justin Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: No matter what federal party wins the 2025 election, Canada will have a new Prime...

Dan Cearns
Jan 9, 20251 min read


Uxbridge to apply for grant for a new municipal pool
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is going to be applying for funding for a new pool to replace the aging...

Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee presents ambitious plans for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A recent presentation by the Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC) highlighted the committee's...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Council approves contract for Scugog Line 4 repairs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: On Monday, December 2nd, Scugog councillors reviewed a critical report from Grant Taylor, Director of...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Uxbridge retains an architect as part of New Animal Shelter plans
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge councillors received an update on where the Township is at with the New Animal Shelter for...

Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township Council is taking steps to address long-standing transit concerns with a motion from Mayor...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced plans to hold a by-election to fill the recently...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read


Brock approves backyard hens
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Residents of Brock Township can now legally keep backyard hens, following the approval of a new by-law...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Kawartha Lakes unveils updated economic development strategy
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled its updated Economic Development Strategy for 2025 to...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Brock Township plans for fire department fleet future amid challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up for significant changes to its fire department fleet, facing both...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Uxbridge looks at making GPA meetings more efficient
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge council recently discussed how they can run their General Purpose and Administration...

Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Uxbridge council hears from Durham police representatives
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Members of the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Board were on hand at an Uxbridge council...

Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Ontario government to give out new rebates in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is proposing new rebates to be sent out to Ontario taxpayers and...

Dan Cearns
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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