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Pine Ridge Garden Club news
by Helen Nicolaou It's hard to tell, but spring officially arrived a month ago, back on March 20th. Still, with every warm sunny day,...
The Standard
May 1, 20253 min read
Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton This week, our community is extremely sad to share the passing of several special neighbours. Shirley Anderson Chilton...
The Standard
May 1, 20252 min read
Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Our Night Out (ONO) Club met at the home of Carol Mairs for their regular monthly meeting. All enjoyed hearing the...
The Standard
May 1, 20252 min read
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
Apr 25, 20253 min read
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
Apr 25, 20254 min read
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
Apr 25, 20251 min read
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
Apr 25, 20252 min read
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Apr 23, 20250 min read
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Apr 16, 20250 min read
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 16, 20252 min read
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 16, 20252 min read
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 16, 20251 min read
Colleen Green
Apr 9, 20250 min read
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 8, 20253 min read
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 8, 20252 min read
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 8, 20251 min read
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 8, 20251 min read
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 8, 20252 min read
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Apr 5, 20250 min read
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 3, 20252 min read
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