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Seagrave & Brock News
By Patricia Dawson The 55th annual Canoe the Nonquon will occur on Saturday, June 7th. Canoe the Nonquon is a fundraiser for the Scugog...

The Standard
Jun 51 min read


Paddles Up for Tradition: 55th Annual Canoe the Nonquon set for June 7
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG:  One of the township’s longest-running traditions is...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Who was it wanted snow? The funny thing is, nothing has been reported about what ski resorts think about all this. Usually,...

The Standard
Feb 195 min read


Dirt Bikes Rules and Regulations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you seen dirt bikes and ATVs on your local roadways? While this may be a common sight in...
Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 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


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


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


New North Durham Chamber of Commerce launched
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Three local Chambers of Commerce are coming together to form a new entity, the North Durham Chamber...

Dan Cearns
May 1, 20242 min read


Scugog approves restarting the process to create a new animal shelter
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog project seems to be taking a step forward, five years after it...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Easter spirit returning to Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry community is once again invited to show their Easter pride later this month, with the...

Dan Cearns
Mar 27, 20241 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


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


SEAGRAVE by John Olivero
Seagrave United Church is hosting an Out to Dinner on Tuesday, June 21st, at 6 p.m. The dinner will be served at Seagrave United Church,...
Colleen Green
Jun 9, 20221 min read


SEAGRAVE by Barb Martyn
A year ago, our lives changed. We have endured many changes… isolation, our habits, and our means of communication, and we are still...
Colleen Green
Mar 11, 20213 min read


SEAGRAVE by Barb Martyn
Well, we are now in the month of February, and Wiarton Willie the groundhog, has predicted an early spring. It is easy these days, to get...
Colleen Green
Feb 11, 20212 min read
SEAGRAVE by Barb Martyn
This past weekend the weather was brisk, but sunny and pleasant. In the Palmer Park area, there were people walking, children in the...
Colleen Green
Feb 5, 20212 min read
SEAGRAVE by Barb Martyn
Space between us can keep us safe. As we keep 6 feet, two meters apart, let’s remember the literal distance is temporary. We isolate now,...
Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read


SEAGRAVE by Barb Martyn
On January 19th, Jean and Ross Short will be moving to the Bethany area. Jean and Ross were both born in Seagrave, and have lived in this...
Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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