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The Standard
Dec 7, 20230 min read


Scugog council to see an updated report on the Second Access project on December 11th
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is going to be taking the next step on the Second Access for Scugog Island project...

Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Scugog staff member provides 2023 winter safety tips
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s Director of Public Works and Infrastructure Services, Carol Coleman, has some...

Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20231 min read


Scugog's 2024 capital budget presented to members of council
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The 2024 municipal capital budget was presented to Scugog councillors at a meeting on Monday, December...

Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20232 min read


ETFO, government reach a tentative agreement at the central table
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario’s elementary teachers’ union and the Ontario government have reportedly reached an...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Scugog highlights Port Perry on Old Mill with new lighting
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog’s Old Mill, located in Port Perry, has received a bit of an aesthetic upgrade recently. At a...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Durham Regional Police among recipients of provincial auto theft grant
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is looking to help police forces across the province prevent auto thefts. On...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Join us as we celebrate the season with a party!
CAREY NICHOLSON Theatre on the Ridge SCUGOG: The holidays are almost here, and Theatre on the Ridge is celebrating with the annual...

The Standard
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Walk Softly – Beavers – I have more to say
by Geoffrey Carpentier Last time, I talked about the different reactions people have toward beavers depending on the nature of their...

Geoff Carpentier
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard The month of November is waning in the tail lights now. Uxbridge and Toronto’s Santa Claus parades...

The Standard
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Red Plaid Productions bring the Mudmen back to the Town Hall Theatre Port Perry in January
Mudmen are no strangers to the area, with several SOLD-OUT shows at the Town Hall Theatre in Port Perry, Ontario. Mudmen's yearly concert...

The Standard
Nov 28, 20232 min read


The Artist Within
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Support Local this Holiday Season Well, it’s been a busy month. I first want to thank those who...

Lauren Walker
Nov 28, 20232 min read


Bakersville Opens on Saturday!
TRACY PASTIC Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Bakersville - The Animated Gingerbread Village, is back at Scugog Memorial Public Library!...

The Standard
Nov 28, 20231 min read


A night of musical happiness '80s style, just in time for Christmas! December 1st at the Port Perry
SCUGOG: Local Favourites, The Bomb Retro '80s Live Experience, are back at the Port Perry Town Hall 1873 Theatre on December 1st. This...

The Standard
Nov 28, 20233 min read


Lumberjacks clobber Knights to extend their winning streak
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks came up with a dominant win over the North Kawartha Knights in their only...

Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read


The Story Behind the Person: Matt Passafiume, The Art of meade
by Jonathan van Bilsen Making wine is a talent and not something you perfect in a week or two. The art of winemaking takes years and...

Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 21, 20234 min read


Ontario introducing new proposed measures to protect restaurant workers
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government announced some new proposed protections for restaurant and service...

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20232 min read


What should you do with your batteries?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Do you know how to safely and efficiently get rid of your used batteries? People can keep...
Courtney McClure
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Santa Claus Parade returns to Port Perry December 2nd
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Santa Claus will be making his annual trip around Port Perry early next month, when the Scugog Santa...

Dan Cearns
Nov 21, 20231 min read


The Future of Sloane’s House
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Sloane’s House is a future Respite and Hospice where families and children with complex...
Courtney McClure
Nov 21, 20232 min read
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