DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard It was an eventful weekend for North Durham’s PJHL teams, highlighted by a thrilling Battle of North Durham between the Uxbridge Bruins and Port Perry LumberJacks. On Sunday at Scugog Arena, the Bruins came away with a 6-2 victory over their archrivals. Port Perry struck first just 26 seconds in when Kyle Den Ouden scored, assisted by Liam Rampersad. Uxbridge quickly responded, with Jack Kemp tying the game in the first period. Tanner Ryan gave the

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A trio of recent “Your Voice, Your Fairgrounds” pop-in sessions left many local residents feeling frustrated and underwhelmed after the long-awaited consultations offered little more than sticky notes and suggestion boards. The three drop-in events, which were held over the past week in Port Perry at the Library and Vos’ Independent grocery store, as well as at Greenbank Hall, as part of the Townshi

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A packed house, at Scugog Arena, helped make this year’s Hockey Night in Port Perry a rousing success, as fans, families, and hockey stars came together, on Saturday, November 29th, for an evening of entertainment and community spirit, in support of Oak Ridges Hospice. Now, in its second year, the charity showcase, once again, delivered a high-energy blend of on-ice action and family-friendly fun. Do

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard It was an action-packed weekend of Provincial Junior Hockey League play across North Durham and Kawartha Lakes, featuring high-scoring wins, intense rivalries, and overtime drama. The Uxbridge Bruins bounced back from a rare loss on Friday against Georgina with a dominant 10-2 road victory over the Clarington Eagles on Thursday night in Bowmanville. Darin Bain led the way with a hat trick, while Jack Kemp, Luke Kemp, Colin Tingay, Cameron Meek, Tuck

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard It was a mixed weekend, for local teams in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL), with the Little Britain Merchants delivering the area’s only win, while the Uxbridge Bruins and Port Perry LumberJacks came up short in their match-ups. A lively crowd of nearly 500 fans packed the Bear Den, on Friday night, November 21st, as the Uxbridge Bruins battled the Georgina Ice. The visitors escaped with a narrow 2-1 victory. After a scoreless first perio

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Lindsay Muskies experienced a weekend of highs and lows in Ontario Junior Hockey League action, starting with a tough 3-1 loss to the Trenton Golden Hawks at home on Friday before battling to a hard-fought 3-3 double-overtime draw against the North York Rangers on Sunday. Friday night’s matchup at the Lindsay Recreation Complex saw Trenton pull off a dramatic late surge. Ajay Rai gave the Muskies an early boost in the second period, scoring his

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard After suffering their first defeat of the 2025-26 season last weekend, the Uxbridge Bruins returned to form with two commanding victories, while the Port Perry LumberJacks and Little Britain Merchants each went one-and-one. The Bruins opened their weekend on Friday night at the Bear Den with an 11-1 rout of the Schomberg Cougars. Uxbridge struck early and often, with Tucker Roberts, Darin Bain, and Ryan Shier each scoring in the first period. Evan G

DARRYL KNIGHT  The Standard It was a busy weekend on the ice for local Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) teams, with the Uxbridge Bruins, Little Britain Merchants, and Port Perry LumberJacks all seeing action across several rinks. The Uxbridge Bruins extended their season-opening win streak to 14 games on Thursday night in Schomberg, skating to a 6-4 victory over the Cougars. Tanner Ryan opened the scoring late in the first period, and the Bruins built a 3-0 lead midway

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Early ice will arrive at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, in Cannington, beginning with the 2026–2027 season, following a decision by Brock Council at its October 27th meeting. The move comes after months of discussion and consultation with local sports organizations, agricultural societies, and community groups, about how to balance ice availability with long-standing fall fair tradition

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard It was another strong weekend for local Provincial Junior Hockey League teams, highlighted by the Uxbridge Bruins extending their franchise-record winning streak to 13 games with a 9-2 thrashing of the Caledon Golden Hawks on Friday, October 31.  The Bruins wasted no time setting the tone, scoring five unanswered goals in the first period. Jordan Fitger opened the scoring just 15 seconds into the game and added another goal later in the frame, while

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: It was another winning weekend for the Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey Association, as players, parents, and volunteers wrapped up another successful Tag Day fundraiser, across the City of Kawartha Lakes. Dozens of young Lynx players were out in the community, proudly wearing their jerseys and greeting shoppers at local businesses, including: Food Basics, Canadian Tire Lindsay, Canadian Tire Fenelon Falls, Home Building Centre, Giant Tige

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard It was a busy weekend for local teams in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL). The Uxbridge Bruins continued to impress, with back-to-back shutouts, while the Port Perry LumberJacks bounced back with a big win, and the Little Britain Merchants added another victory to their early-season resume. The Bruins maintained their perfect start, to the 2025-26 season, with a dominant 7-0 road win over the Schomberg Cougars, on Thursday, October 23. Ev

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Thanksgiving weekend delivered plenty of excitement for junior hockey fans, in the PJHL Orr Division, as the Uxbridge Bruins, Port Perry LumberJacks, and Little Britain Merchants all took to the ice in crucial early-season matchups. Uxbridge continued their hot start, sweeping a two-game set, against the Caledon Golden Hawks, to remain undefeated. The Bruins crushed Caledon, 12-1, on home ice, at the Bear Den, on Friday, October 10th, before fol

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard For fans of the Port Perry MoJacks, in the early 1990s, Brad MacArthur was hard to miss as a determined, skilled player, who gave his all every time he hit the ice. After a decorated minor hockey career, he joined his hometown MoJacks, in 1992, playing two seasons in junior hockey. At the same time, he was also excelling in lacrosse, suiting up for the renowned Whitby Warriors junior program. “I loved every minute playing in Port Perry,” Mr. MacArth

By Lorilee McKelvie SCUGOG: For the first time ever, the Port Perry High School (PPHS) put together a girls’ softball team this autumn, for the 2025/26 year. The season kicked off in early September with tryouts and a few practices, followed by a short season. The Rebels hosted All Saints Catholic High School (CHS) on September 23rd, at Joe Fowler Park, and won the home opener 12-2! They traveled to Whitby for a double header on October 2nd, defeating Anderson Collegiate Voc

KEN WILSON  PPTC SCUGOG: Last Saturday, the Port Perry Tennis Club held its Year-End Banquet at the Port Perry Curling Club. The members were served a delicious roast beef dinner by the Curling club caterer. After dinner, Colin Hooper, Club Tennis Pro, recapped the 2025 Club Champions and presented the 2025 Singles Ladder Championship award to Mark Orchard. Following the award presentation, the banquet committee organized some games, which the members gladly participated in.

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: George Burnett has spent more than three decades shaping...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard The Port Perry LumberJacks kicked off their 2025–26 Provincial Junior...

SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club hosted its 2025 Club Championships last weekend, featuring some outstanding matches throughout the...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Uxbridge Bruins are set to hit the ice, for the 2025-26 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season,...