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Uxbridge Bruins sweep rivalry weekend
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard With just two weeks remaining in the 2023-24 regular season, the Uxbridge Bruins maintained their grasp on...
darryl knight
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Lumberjacks drop fourth straight game with loss to Bruins
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks lost their only game of the weekend, extending their losing streak to four games. On...

Dan Cearns
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Durham Liberal candidate speaks up to defend a local Durham business
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham riding’s Liberal candidate, Robert Rock, calls on the community to show more support and love...

Dan Cearns
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Happy Valentine's Day to all who receive this newspaper on Wednesday. I hope we can carry on that love of one for another...

The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Blackstock Euchre results
1. Ray Porter. 2. Norm Lackner. 3. Patrice McIntosh. 4. Chris McClure. 5. Marg Cayer. Most lone hands: Barb Blue. Hidden score: Scott...

The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read


Historic Port Perry pub has a new name and a new owner
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A famous landmark business in Port Perry has recently received a new name and new ownership. Formerly...

Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Durham riding to have an early March by-election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A date has been set for a federal by-election, to replace Durham MP Erin O’Toole following his...

Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Lumberjacks open February with three losses
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks opened the month of February with three straight losses, in mostly tight...

Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Medical episode the believed cause of a vehicle crash in Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A 79-year-old man has died, following a single vehicle crash in Port Perry, on Wednesday, January 31st....

Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Scugog takes a step towards allowing Sunday gun hunting
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is moving towards allowing gun hunting, on Sundays, in the Township. The issue was...

Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Scugog looks to the public for feedback on splash pad plan
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is looking for feedback from the community on the project to replace the Palmer...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read


How Do You Celebrate #SnowTimesInScugog?
SCUGOG: Get ready to celebrate Snow times in Scugog on social media. Although the contest started after the holiday season, there’s still...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20242 min read


New Kindergarten curriculum revealed, to go into effect in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making changes to the Kindergarten curriculum, which will...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Scugog Arts among organizations to benefit from latest Trillium Foundation funds
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA), also known as Scugog Arts, is one of seven Durham Region...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Port Perry Lumberjacks melt Ice in tight contest
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were able to come out of the weekend with a victory in a tight game against the...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Rural homelessness
DAN CEARNS The Standard While in Ontario, we've benefitted from a slightly lighter winter season in terms of snow and ice through the...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Scugog Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees
SHAWN LACKIE Special to The Standard The Scugog Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees have three new inductees, two individuals and one...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Lumberjacks topple Knights before being carried away by Eagles
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks came away from the weekend with some mixed results: a win and a loss. The Lumberjacks...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


The Artist Within - January 2024
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard First, I want to thank all those who purchased one of my Christmas ornaments. I started with 200 of...

Lauren Walker
Jan 26, 20242 min read


26th Annual Port Perry Antique & Nostalgia Show
MARILYN PEARCE, Lake Scugog Historical Society, Show Convenor SCUGOG: The Lake Scugog Historical Society (LSHS) is pleased to announce,...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read
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