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Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton It's been a dreary few days with lots of rain and cooler temperatures. Hard for the May flowers to bloom carrying on like...

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May 30, 20251 min read


Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton I hope your Victoria Day weekend wasn’t a disappointment because of the rain and cooler temperatures we experienced along...

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May 21, 20251 min read


Beaverton & Lindsay news
By Patricia Dawson Brock Area Community Memorial Committee in Beaverton requests the honour of your presence at their 15th annual...

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May 21, 20251 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Uxbridge artist Robyn Ottolini is leading the charge of Durham talent at the Country Music Association of Ontario awards,...

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May 21, 20253 min read


Greenbank news
by Larry Doble The Greenbank Centennial Hall is completely accessible and available for rentals at reasonable hourly or day rates for...

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May 16, 20251 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton It was a beautiful weekend to celebrate all Mothers. I truly hope each Mother and those filling in for a Mother, for any...

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May 16, 20252 min read


Lindsay & Beaverton news
By Patricia Dawson The Kawartha Lakes Public Library is hosting a literacy event on Saturday, May 17th, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Drop in for...

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May 16, 20251 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling "O what a beautiful morning, O what a beautiful day! I have a beautiful feeling Everything's going my way!" That was Sunday...

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May 16, 20255 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Calling all amateur photographers! The Blackstock Fair has a fun photography section for you to enter with a chance of...

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May 9, 20251 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Spring is slow to warm up but that allows the beautiful Spring flowers to last longer for our enjoyment. The daylight...

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May 9, 20251 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Rosana Eleanor Leprohon once wrote this poem Oh gladly do we welcome thee, Fair pleasant month of May. Month which we've...

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May 9, 20255 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling This is last week's news, which I am commenting on. Some things have passed, and a few are still to come! It was Easter...

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May 1, 20254 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton This week, our community is extremely sad to share the passing of several special neighbours. Shirley Anderson Chilton...

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May 1, 20252 min read


Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Our Night Out (ONO) Club met at the home of Carol Mairs for their regular monthly meeting. All enjoyed hearing the...

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May 1, 20252 min read


Lindsay & Beaverton news
By Patricia Dawson Come to a fun Zumba class at the Beaverton Legion on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Get a great workout while exercising to fun,...

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May 1, 20251 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Sometimes, community news doesn't fall into your lap, which is the case this week. I know everyone was busy celebrating...

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Apr 25, 20251 min read


Lindsay & Bobcaygeon news
By Patricia Dawson The Kawartha Conservation Foundation is hosting a Spring Fling at the Ken Reid Conservation Area on Saturday, April...

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Apr 25, 20251 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling It is Easter Sunday as I write this. The world is in turmoil with a number of natural catastrophes here at home and on the...

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Apr 25, 20254 min read


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Sunday, what a beautiful Spring day. So hard to stay indoors and watch the Masters, the Grand Slam of Curling, with...

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Apr 16, 20251 min read


Greenbank news
by Larry Doble Congratulations to the 33 Greenbank and District Lions Club members for winning an award as the best overall club out of...

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Apr 16, 20251 min read
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