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Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling There were several celestial events happening this week, but I missed them all. Smoke and early morning cloud didn’t help....

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4 days ago4 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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4 days ago1 min read


Lindsay, Oakwood & Bobcaygeon News
By Patricia Dawson Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour returns August 23rd to benefit Lindsay's homeless shelter. Starting in Oakwood...

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4 days ago2 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton It’s hard not to complain about this lengthy, very hot and dry spell. I’m sure even if you’re on holiday, the weather is...

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Aug 131 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling It is mid-August, and more than half of 2025 has slipped away, and we have had a real diversity of weather. This heat...

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Aug 134 min read


Beaverton, Uxbridge & Lindsay News
By Patricia Dawson Bring the kids out for a summer reading party at the Beaverton Town Hall on August 23rd from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Join...

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Aug 131 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling August! Is it possible? Half of 2025 is gone already. There has been a great diversity of weather over the last few...

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Aug 72 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton Some farmers have started combining wheat while just finishing the second cut of hay, heading into a busy and stressful...

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Jul 301 min read


Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. This fabulous one-day fair offers free admission, 4H shows...

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Jul 301 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling First, I would like to thank all the people, friends, and family who helped in any way to make my 85th birthday a success....

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Jul 304 min read


Bobcaygeon & Lindsay News
by Patricia Dawson Bring the kids to a fun movie night in the barn! The movie this time will be Wonder Park. This event will take place...

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Jul 301 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Here we go on the rollercoaster again, weather-wise that is. So hot, and then suddenly drops 10 degrees in an hour, staying...

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Jul 254 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton Our community was saddened by the sudden passing of Brenda Grummet (Payne), 73, with aggressive lung cancer. Brenda and...

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Jul 251 min read


Brock & Bobcaygeon News
By Patricia Dawson Bring the children out for a fun time on Saturday, July 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the three Brock libraries...

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Jul 251 min read


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton I don’t have to tell you how HOT and dry it’s been this last week and continuing on for several days we’re told. It was a...

The Standard
Jul 171 min read


Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp Hey Blackstock! Get Ready! It's the annual Blackstock Fair and Demolition Derby, coming to our village on Saturday,...

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Jul 171 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Well, half of July melted away, just like your ice cream cone did on any of those continuously hot days. Thank heavens for...

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Jul 175 min read


Beaverton & Sunderland News
By Patricia Dawson Last week's paper had an error with one of the programs at the Brock library in Beaverton. It was stated there is a...

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Jul 171 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Wow, what a SUN day. As I write this, the thermometer is reading at 37C, maybe another record. I hope no one is lying in...

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Jul 94 min read


Bobcaygeon, Beaverton & Lindsay News
by Patricia Dawson Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is happening on Saturday, July 12th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will take place at 47...

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Jul 91 min read
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