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How to find the artist within
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Lauren Walker is a local artist who has achieved a few awards and organized shows. One of her first shows...
Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Scugog provides supportive funding for a Greenbank Hall project
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has decided to help fund a project at the Greenbank Hall. At a meeting on Monday,...

Dan Cearns
May 29, 20241 min read


York-Durham riding will offer a new look for the next Federal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The next federal election is anticipated, on or around October 20th, 2025, though this date may...
darryl knight
May 29, 20241 min read


For the love of the theatre
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Theatre on the Ridge, a not-for-profit organization, has been a part of the Scugog and North Durham...
Courtney McClure
May 29, 20242 min read


The Artist Within - June edition
LAUREN WALKER The Standard Mom taught me, “Don’t seek external validation, value yourself first and foremost.” I’ve met very talented...

Lauren Walker
May 29, 20242 min read


Durham Chamber Orchestra presents Timeless Classics
NORTH DURHAM: Why not spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to a full orchestra concert performing beautiful music? The Durham...

The Standard
May 29, 20243 min read


Building a ‘Healthy’ Relationship
By Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: Pharmacist Allison Gillis is the proud owner of Pharmasave Port Perry which is one of Canada’s prominent...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 22, 20243 min read


Plane crashes in Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A plane crashed and was destroyed in Port Perry on Saturday, May 18th. “On May 18, at approximately 10:35...

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Scugog marks National Public Works week
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog marked National Public Works Week, at a recent Planning and Community Affairs...

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


Ontario government creates new legislation to deter auto thefts
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is introducing new legislation to try to deter the growth of auto theft....

Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read


The Grand Event coming to Port Perry
by Shelley Sympatico SCUGOG: The Port Perry United Church is hosting the Grand Event. Everyone is welcome to attend, on Saturday, May...

The Standard
May 22, 20241 min read


Scugog organizations felt 'blindsided' by Water Street project news
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A number of local organizations are concerned about the lack of consultation and input into this summer’s...

Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read


Insurance With A Heart So Big, It Shows
By Robin Van Der Vleuten Courtney Holmes and her amazing team at Holmes Insurance Agency Inc. in Port Perry are an insurance company...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 14, 20242 min read


30th McHappy Day in Canada!
By Jay Meiliunas KAWARTHA LAKES/NORTH DURHAM: Neal & Tanvi Bhatt have taken on the fast food Restaurant Business, specifically The...

The Standard
May 14, 20242 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


PPHS Volleyball crowned LOSSA Champions
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard The 2023-2024 volleyball season, at Port Perry High School (PPHS), has been nothing short of...

The Standard
May 8, 20242 min read


Celebrating Community Living Month
ROBIN VAN VER VLEUTEN The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Tony Clayton and Suzy Hall, members of the Community Living Durham North Day Program,...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 8, 20243 min read


Road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures, on Reach Street and Sandford Road, in...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read


Scugog Water Street construction project to require a closure
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Water Street Refurbishment project will see the local Port Perry street shut...

Dan Cearns
May 8, 20241 min read


Watoto thrills local audience
JAMES J. GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: On Friday, March 3rd, Watoto Children's Choir performed an uplifting concert at HOPE Church in Prince...

James J. Green
May 8, 20241 min read
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