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Uxbridge considers significant increase in development charges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In a recent council meeting, Deputy Treasurer Carly Somers presented a compelling report advocating...
darryl knight
May 14, 20241 min read


Jacob Mantle to run for Conservative nomination for next federal election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While no federal election has been called, as of yet, the new riding of York-Durham has its first...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes, First Nations communities distance themselves from "Kawartha Lakes First Nation."
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes and local First Nations communities are distancing themselves from a...

Dan Cearns
May 8, 20243 min read


Local high school students bring their thoughts to Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local I.E. Weldon Secondary School students addressed Kawartha Lakes Council recently in...

Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Todd Snooks appointed Deputy Mayor as part of Uxbridge council shuffle
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Councillors recently welcomed a familiar face to the position of Deputy Mayor as Ward 5 Councillor...
darryl knight
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Process and wait
DAN CEARNS The Standard As the old saying goes, the wheels of government turn slowly, and with no project does that seem more the case...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Uxbridge explores options for town square project
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In an ambitious move to revitalize the heart of downtown, Uxbridge officials recently voted to move...
darryl knight
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Ontario government unveils the 2024 provincial budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government released the 2024 provincial budget on Tuesday, March 26th. This year’s...

Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20242 min read


Scugog council approves the 2024 operating budget
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog residents will be seeing a 2.47 percent increase on the Township side of their municipal tax...

Dan Cearns
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Uxbridge plucks plan for backyard chickens
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In keeping with a recent report from the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC), as well as...
darryl knight
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Scugog council costs over $319,000 in 2023
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A report on council member salaries and benefits was included in the agenda for Scugog council’s meeting,...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Kawartha Lakes council costs over $563,000 in 2023
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of City of Kawartha Lakes council cost the municipality $563,036 in 2023 according to a...

Dan Cearns
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Election review
DAN CEARNS The Standard The federal by-election, in the Durham riding, has been completed now, and, Jamil Jivani has been named the new...

Dan Cearns
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Two local MPs react to Parks Canada’s decision to scrap bridge
ANDREW HODSON, Executive Assistant to MP Jamie Schmale KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local Members of Parliament, Jamie Schmale...

The Standard
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Brock approves 2024 municipal budget
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: After weeks of careful deliberation, Brock councillors recently approved the 2024 municipal budget,...
darryl knight
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Scugog council sees 2.47 percent increase in operating budget
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog councillors got their first look at the 2024 draft municipal operating budget, at a meeting on...

Dan Cearns
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Jamil Jivani wins the Durham riding by-election
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: Jamil Jivani will replace Erin O’Toole as the Durham riding’s Member of Parliament after winning a...

Dan Cearns
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Sunderland Arena expansion gets a budget boost
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Sunderland Arena expansion and renovation project continues to move forward, with councillors...
darryl knight
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Scugog Township to hold operating budget open house
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is inviting residents to provide their input into the 2024 municipal operating...

Dan Cearns
Feb 27, 20241 min read


Informed
by Jonathan van Bilsen Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of hosting a candidate’s forum, prior to the upcoming by-election for Durham...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 27, 20242 min read
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