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,...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: As summer wound to a close last week, Scugog Arena was buzzing with excitement, on Wednesday, August...

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: For generations, the Bobcaygeon Community Centre has...

AMY Terrill BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES:   BGC Kawarthas and Home by Tim + Chris  are excited to announce, 30 Colborne Street, beside...

KEN WILSON Port Perry Tennis Club SCUGOG: It’s hard to believe that we are in the beginning of September. Where did the Summer go? The...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With the first pucks dropping on the ice, the Lindsay Lynx girls hockey program is preparing...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The long-awaited renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Memorial Arena is set to move forward,...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES:  Cyclists are set to roll through Kawartha Lakes, on Saturday, August 23rd, when the 22nd...

KEN WILSON President PPTC SCUGOG: July was a busy month on the courts of the Port Perry Tennis Club (PPTC), as the summer programs...