by Shawn Lackie SCUGOG: In the late 60s/early 70s, a group of deep-thinking hockey minds got together and decided it was time for Port Perry to have a Junior Hockey Club. The C designation seemed to fit best, given the town's size and the fact that its opposition would, for the most part, be communities of a similar size. So off they went. In 1971, the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey circuit was formed with 6 teams taking part. After Port being granted admittance to this grou

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Grade 5 students across North Durham can hit the ice, make a splash at the pool, and discover new recreational activities, all for free, through the Durham Region Grade 5 Action Pass. The program offers all Grade 5 students in Durham free access to public swimming, public skating, and select drop-in programs at participating recreation facilities, including locations in Brock Township, Scugog To

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard UXBRIDGE: A Canadian Olympic equestrian, longtime community supporters, and a standout local baseball team are among the latest inductees into the Uxbridge Kinsmen Sports Wall of Fame. The Class of 2026 was celebrated during a ceremony, at the Uxbridge Senior Centre, on Thursday, October 15th, recognizing individuals and athletes whose achievements, volunteerism and contributions have helped shape the communi

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Hockey fans will have another chance to share the ice with some of the sport’s biggest names this autumn, while helping support compassionate end-of-life care in Durham Region. The third annual Hockey Night in Port Perry returns to Scugog Arena, on Saturday, November 21st, with NHL alumni, professional hockey players, local participants, and fans coming together for an evening of hockey and fundraisin

KEN WILSON, PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club held their 2026 Annual Awards Banquet last Saturday night at the Port Perry Curling Club. Attendees were served a lovely roast beef dinner, followed by homemade pies and a cake decorated with the club logo. After dinner, Ken Wilson thanked everyone for attending the 2026 Awards Banquet, recognized the 2027 Executive, and presented an appreciation plaque to Gary Edgar from the MSIFN for their financial support of the Club’s F

by Shawn Lackie In the late 60s/early 70s, a group of deep-thinking hockey minds got together and decided it was time for Port Perry to have a Junior Hockey Club. The C designation fit best, given the size of the town and the fact that their opposition, for the most part, would be communities of a similar size. So off they went. In 1971, the Central Ontario Junior C Hockey circuit was formed with six teams taking part. After Port Perry was granted admission to this group, the

by Shawn Lackie WOW!!! That went fast. Did 55 years just slip by without me knowing it? I had a call, asking if I would be part of the celebration of 50 years for the Scugog Arena and another tip of the hat to the first Junior “C” hockey club in Port Perry. It was 55 years for that one. Some great events were planned, for the weekend of September 19th and 20th, featuring the renowned Port Perry Flamingos. Named after one of the most amazing success stories in local business h

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local hockey players, figure skaters, ringette players, and other ice users are back on the ice in Cannington, following the completion of a series of major renovations, at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre. The arena has reopened for the new season after work focused on modernizing key components of the facility's ice-making and refrigeration systems. The improvements are intended to make th

KEN WILSON PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club held the 2026 Championships last weekend, with 30 members participating in the annual event. The matches started Friday evening and wrapped up with the Men’s Doubles final match, on Sunday afternoon. The Mixed Doubles round robin was played Saturday morning, with the team of Laureen Brown & Calvin Dunk advancing to the final, against the team of Chris-Mart Peypers and Vikas Kumar. The team of Laureen Brown & Calvin Dunk won t

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The community spirit which helped bring the Kraft Hockeyville title to Scugog continued, on Friday, September 11th, as 10,000 pounds of food was delivered to local food banks. The generous donation, from Kraft Hockeyville, was distributed to the Janetville Food Bank, Operation Scugog Foodbank, and Kawartha Lakes Food Source, providing a significant boost to local organizations supporting residents fac

DARRYL KNIGHT The Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Five decades of hockey, skating, friendships, and community memories will be celebrated this weekend as the Scugog Arena marks its 50th anniversary. Residents past and present are invited to take part in a full day of festivities on Saturday, September 19th, honouring the people and events which have made the Port Perry arena an important part of the community since it opened. For 50 years, the Sc

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Nearly 50 years ago, a new chapter in Port Perry hockey history began with a near-capacity crowd, a new home, and a scoreline which left little doubt about who was in charge. On Sunday, January 9th, 1977, the Port Perry Flamingos took to the ice at the newly constructed Scugog Arena for the first time, officially bringing junior hockey to the new facility near the Fairgrounds. The Flamingos, sponsored by Port Perry's Flamingo Pastries, had b

BRANDON CLARK The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog Township invites everyone to celebrate 50 years of memories, milestones, and community spirit at the Scugog Arena. For five decades, the Scugog Arena has been a cornerstone of the community, hosting: generations of athletes, families, volunteers, and fans across hockey, figure skating, ringette, broomball, lacrosse, and ball hockey. To honour this legacy, the Township is hosting two special anniversary events, on Saturday, September 1

William McGinn, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC KAWARTHA LAKES: On Thursday, August 6th, BGC Kawarthas Foundation (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes Foundation) hosted the 32nd Annual Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic Golf Tournament, at Pontypool’s Black Diamond Golf Club, with a sold out tournament. The tournament is named after, former NHL player, Jeff Beukeboom, and is one of the longest running and most successful fundraisers for the Foundation. The fir

KEN WILSON, PPTC SCUGOG: The Port Perry Tennis Club (PPTC) held their 2026 Junior Tennis Championships on Sunday, August 16th. The weather could not have been better. It was a nice sunny day with a slight breeze. Play began at 9 a.m., with 17 players competing in the Championships. Six players competed in the 9 & Under Division with Justin Semoff and Addie Tasse advancing to the final. Justin Semoff was the 2026 9 & Under Division Champion. Six players competed in the 12 & Un

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry LumberJacks will open their 2026-27 Provincial Junior Hockey League season with a celebration of the past and a clear goal for the future. The club will mark its 55th season of junior hockey this autumn, while joining the Township of Scugog's celebration of the 50th anniversary of Scugog Arena in a special anniversary weekend, on September 19th and 20th. The weekend will pay tribute to the franchise’s roots, including its earl

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A local hockey player is one step closer to realizing his dream of playing major junior hockey, after the Peterborough Petes signed Little Britain’s Mason Quinn. The Petes announced, on Friday, August 7th, the club had signed Quinn to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. For the 16-year-old forward, the signing carries extra significance because it comes with his hometown team. “It’s an honour to sign with such a great organ

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Brock Webster’s remarkable rise in professional rugby has reached another milestone. The Uxbridge product has been named Major League Rugby(MLR)’s Player of the Year, after helping the Chicago Hounds make history, with a perfect championship season. The honour caps a remarkable two-year run for Webster, who has gone from uncertainty about his rugby future to becoming a back-to-back MLR champion and one of the league’s top players. Webster'

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: As Scugog Arena prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, this season, the Port Perry Lumberjacks are hoping to reconnect with the players who were among the first to lace up their skates in the building, more than five decades ago. The organization is searching for former members of the Port Perry Flamingos, the club's original name from 1972 to 1980, when the team was named after the famed Flamingo Pastries bakery and its legendary butte

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The waters of Lake Simcoe, once again, proved why they are regarded among Canada's premier smallmouth bass fisheries, as anglers from across Ontario converged on Beaverton for the 2026 Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL) Bronzeback Cup, on July 4th and 5th. After two days of competitive fishing, Cory and Chris Johnston claimed the championship title, with an impressive combined two-day weight of 56