DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Hockey fans will have another chance to share the ice with some of the sport’s biggest names this autumn, while helping support compassionate end-of-life care in Durham Region. The third annual Hockey Night in Port Perry returns to Scugog Arena, on Saturday, November 21st, with NHL alumni, professional hockey players, local participants, and fans coming together for an evening of hockey and fundraisin

KEN WILSON, PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club held their 2026 Annual Awards Banquet last Saturday night at the Port Perry Curling Club. Attendees were served a lovely roast beef dinner, followed by homemade pies and a cake decorated with the club logo. After dinner, Ken Wilson thanked everyone for attending the 2026 Awards Banquet, recognized the 2027 Executive, and presented an appreciation plaque to Gary Edgar from the MSIFN for their financial support of the Club’s F

by Stephanie Herrera SCUGOG: Durham Improv is back with their comedy dinner theatre shows at The Jester's Court! "We started our dinner theatre series at Jester's back in 2014, so it seemed fitting to return to our roots," explained Durham Improv founder, Stephanie Herrera, "During covid my work in TV and Film took off and live theatre was dark. But my theatre roots keep calling me back, and I rounded up several of my original cast members to help bring back our signature din

by Larry Doble Thank you to all those volunteers who helped the Hall and Park Board with our annual mixed Greenbank Baseball Tournament on September 25th-27th. There was a Community Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the completion of our LED Lighting system. Members of the Toronto Blue Jays Care Foundation provided activities and prizes for many of the youngsters. Over 20 Greenbank Lions supported the event. The Lions are always looking for more men and women to join our club to pr

by Faye Ashton October is here, and to prove that, two evenings are expected to be close to 1 degree. That means we might have to say goodbye to our tender plants. However, we have enjoyed one of the best growing seasons, as the crops tell the story. The upward price of diesel will definitely take care of any extra profit, though. I’m not aware of any community news this week, but I do want to wish everyone a bountiful Thanksgiving with enough to share with those around us th

BRANDON CLARK The Standard NORTH DURHAM: On September 17th, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) held their annual farm tour, where they showcase the importance of Durham Region's agricultural history. The tour is designed to educate politicians, government officials, and key stateholders on the importance of farming and the major role it plays in Durham Region. In addition to the farm tour, the DAAC held a presentation from keynote speaker Brock Dickinson, where

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: More than $18 million in road construction and rehabilitation, $4 million in gravel road maintenance and more than $19 million in outside funding are among the highlights from Scugog’s Strategic Plan. The Township presented its Strategic Plan Progress Report to council in September, outlining work undertaken across the five directions adopted in 2023: Infrastructure, Sustainability, Economic Developme

by Helen Nicolaou The Blue Jays season is over, as is summer, and now our evenings will be spent scrolling through channels, to fill the void of baseball until next Spring. However, with so many autumn Fairs, you can still enjoy the warm autumn days. There is something for everyone to see: exhibits are on display, showing the talents of local members in the community; live music; and tractor pulls and demolition derby's. The month of September has had very little rain, theref

by Shawn Lackie In the late 60s/early 70s, a group of deep-thinking hockey minds got together and decided it was time for Port Perry to have a Junior Hockey Club. The C designation fit best, given the size of the town and the fact that their opposition, for the most part, would be communities of a similar size. So off they went. In 1971, the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey circuit was formed with six teams taking part. After Port Perry was granted admission to this group, the

by Faye Ashton Beautiful weather ushered in Autumn this past Monday and brought a heavenly week of sunshine and autumn warmth. So perfect for working in the garden or just relaxing in the sun. The near-zero temperatures on several mornings were cause for concern for the tender plants. For once, those attending the International Plowing match held in the Walkerton area didn’t have to trudge through a sea of mud. The brilliance of the September full moon (corn moon) early Satur

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: If Scugog Council was looking for a clear message from residents, heading into the 2027 budget process, roads and infrastructure came through loud and clear. Ninety-four percent of respondents, to the Township’s budget survey, identified roads, sidewalks, and infrastructure maintenance as a priority for 2027, making it by far the most frequently selected service area. Winter maintenance was next, with

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Fifty years of hockey, skating, friendships, and community memories were celebrated this weekend, as the Scugog Arena marked its golden anniversary. The two-day celebration brought residents, former athletes, volunteers, arena staff, and generations of local hockey players back through the doors of the Port Perry facility which has been a fixture in the community since opening in 1976. Saturday’s fest

by Shawn Lackie WOW!!! That went fast. Did 55 years just slip by without me knowing it? I had a call, asking if I would be part of the celebration of 50 years for the Scugog Arena and another tip of the hat to the first Junior “C” hockey club in Port Perry. It was 55 years for that one. Some great events were planned, for the weekend of September 19th and 20th, featuring the renowned Port Perry Flamingos. Named after one of the most amazing success stories in local business h

by Shawn Lackie You know the saying, yes? “The more they stay the same.” In 1988, I decided I needed a change from the Toronto rat race, especially in the television field. I was running Communications for CBC Sports and really wasn’t looking forward to spending 6 weeks in Korea, for the Olympic Games. So I packed it in and came back to Port, to hook up with my Father-In-Law in his business. That was around the time the economy was doing a bit of a dive (tank?), so it was fr

KEN WILSON PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club held the 2026 Championships last weekend, with 30 members participating in the annual event. The matches started Friday evening and wrapped up with the Men’s Doubles final match, on Sunday afternoon. The Mixed Doubles round robin was played Saturday morning, with the team of Laureen Brown & Calvin Dunk advancing to the final, against the team of Chris-Mart Peypers and Vikas Kumar. The team of Laureen Brown & Calvin Dunk won t

by Faye Ashton Here comes Autumn with all its glorious colours, changing weather temperatures and the harvesting of all those fields of corn and soybeans we’ve kept an eye on all summer. The cooler mornings spur us on to keep walking and enjoy this time of year more. The Bethesda Reach Women's Institute are once again planning a delectable dessert and fashion show on Thursday, September 24th at 7 p.m., at the Senior Centre on Marietta Street, in Uxbridge. Fashions are provide

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The community spirit which helped bring the Kraft Hockeyville title to Scugog continued, on Friday, September 11th, as 10,000 pounds of food was delivered to local food banks. The generous donation, from Kraft Hockeyville, was distributed to the Janetville Food Bank, Operation Scugog Foodbank, and Kawartha Lakes Food Source, providing a significant boost to local organizations supporting residents fac