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The Standard
Sep 10, 20250 min read


LumberJacks bring community together for first-ever Fun Day
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: As summer wound to a close last week, Scugog Arena was buzzing with excitement, on Wednesday, August...
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Sep 5, 20252 min read


End of summer tradition lives on at 172nd Port Perry Fair
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The unmistakable sounds of summer’s grand finale echoed across the Port Perry Fairgrounds this past...
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Sep 5, 20253 min read


On The Courts
KEN WILSON Port Perry Tennis Club SCUGOG: It’s hard to believe that we are in the beginning of September. Where did the Summer go? The...

The Standard
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp This is a busy week for many families as students, teachers, and administrators head back to school. Wishing all of you...

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Sep 5, 20251 min read

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Sep 3, 20250 min read


Port Perry Fair kicks off Labour Day weekend with fun, food, and family traditions
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: For generations of North Durham families, the Port Perry...
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Aug 28, 20253 min read


Burn ban and water restrictions lifted across North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: After weeks of hot, dry weather which saw restrictions...
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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Community spirit shines at the 158th Annual Blackstock Fair
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The sights, sounds, and smells of summer tradition filled...
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Aug 28, 20253 min read


The Artist Within: Beginner Acrylic Painting for Older Adults
by Lauren Walker Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but are not quite sure where to start? I’m an award winning local artist and...

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Aug 28, 20251 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton Hopefully, all have enjoyed this summer so far, as the forecast tells us we are heading into cooler weather, almost...

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Aug 27, 20250 min read


Ridership growing on new DRT Route 618
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Durham Region Transit’s new fixed-route bus service, in North Durham, is quickly gaining...
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Aug 21, 20252 min read


North Durham councils endorse new approach to support on-farm diversification
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The North Durham Enabling Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses project has taken...
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Aug 21, 20252 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton This morning’s 10 degrees Celsius is a complete reversal from the 32-degree temperatures we have been experiencing. Have...

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Aug 13, 20250 min read


Port Perry Agricultural Society Hosts Open House to Celebrate Community and History
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard PORT PERRY – The Port Perry Agricultural Society (PPAS) is inviting the community to an evening of music,...
Colleen Green
Aug 13, 20251 min read


Tyler Joe Miller – Live at the Port Perry Fair
The 2025 Port Perry Fair concert will start at 8 p.m., on Sunday, August 31 st with special guest The Steve Waters Band opening. The...

The Standard
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Port Perry Tennis Club News
KEN WILSON President PPTC SCUGOG: July was a busy month on the courts of the Port Perry Tennis Club (PPTC), as the summer programs...

The Standard
Aug 13, 20252 min read
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