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Northern Leisure Opens in Port Perry, Bringing Canadian-Made Hot Tubs and Saunas to the Community
SCUGOG: There’s a new reason to relax in Scugog. Northern Leisure , a proudly Canadian company, specializing in hot tubs and saunas, has...

The Standard
6 days ago3 min read
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York–Durham voters grill candidates at Uxbridge forum, but Conservative candidate Jacob Mantle is a no-show
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: It was standing room only at the Uxbridge Arena Community Centre, on the evening of Monday,...
darryl knight
6 days ago4 min read
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Scugog Historical Society Wins Big
SHAWN LACKIE The Standard SCUGOG: On Wednesday April 16th, the 100 Men of Scugog met, for the second time in 2025. The Port Perry...
Shawn Lackie
6 days ago1 min read
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Scugog hears key planning presentation on agricultural growth in North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Planning and Community Affairs...
darryl knight
6 days ago2 min read
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The Standard
Apr 170 min read
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Local Mayors Push Back Against Province’s Strong Mayor Power Expansion
Power Expansion DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A provincial plan to grant “strong...
darryl knight
Apr 162 min read
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A new youth social skills program is happening with BBBS of North Durham
DOUGLAS ELLIS Executive Assistant Office of Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham NORTH DURHAM: The Hon. Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham, met with...

The Standard
Apr 162 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Sunday, what a beautiful Spring day. So hard to stay indoors and watch the Masters, the Grand Slam of Curling, with...

The Standard
Apr 161 min read
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Colleen Green
Apr 90 min read
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Scugog approves additional dwelling unit policies
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog recently approved a significant...
darryl knight
Apr 83 min read
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York-Durham: A new federal riding brings changes for local voters
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: With Canadians set to go to the polls on Monday, April...
darryl knight
Apr 82 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton The joke of April Fools day has lengthened into this week as many homes and friends around the area are still without...

The Standard
Apr 81 min read
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Greenbank news
by Larry Doble The Greenbank Lions are selling 55 pound bags of lawn fertilizer for the low, low price of $50 a bag and this includes tax...

The Standard
Apr 81 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Curling Club held its annual Potluck Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, April 4th. Everyone in...

The Standard
Apr 82 min read
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Apr 50 min read
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Ice Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across Central Ontario
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A powerful ice storm swept through much...
darryl knight
Apr 32 min read
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Scugog reviews updated agreement for Port Perry Lakefront Farmers’ Market
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently approved an updated land use...
darryl knight
Apr 32 min read
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Mar 270 min read
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Federal Election announced for April 28th
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard On Sunday, March 23rd, the Right Honourable, Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, announced the 45th...
Colleen Green
Mar 262 min read
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