DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Fifteen local entrepreneurs are being celebrated for successfully completing the Starter Company PLUS Program, a provincially funded initiative which helps aspiring and existing business owners launch and grow their ventures. This year’s graduates represent a diverse and innovative group of individuals, who have demonstrated resilience, creativity and dedication while turning their ideas into

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Dana’s Goldsmithing marked a major milestone in community support with the presentation of an $8,000 donation to the Port Perry Hospital Foundation on Monday, January 19th, at its Queen Street location in Port Perry. The cheque presentation saw Tanya Latreille, Chair of the Port Perry Hospital Foundation, accept the donation from Dana Smith, alongside partners Kyra Martin and Lynda Bruno and members of the Dana’s Goldsmithing team. Proceeds

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: Downtown Port Perry welcomed a fresh new addition on Sunday, December 7th, with the opening of Anyway Fruit at 88 Water Street . The shop specializes in fresh, natural fruits and vegetables, emphasizing flavour, quality, and affordability. Daniel, one of the co-owners, explained the business grew from a lifelong passion for fresh produce. “We’re all childhood best friends — 15 plus years,” he said. “One of our friends’ families has been in

Brandon Clark The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: August 29th was a proud and celebratory day for the Lindsay community as Scott's Decorating...

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: What began as a childhood chore has risen, quite literally, into a regional bakery empire....

SCUGOG: There’s a new reason to relax in Scugog. Northern Leisure , a proudly Canadian company, specializing in hot tubs and saunas, has...

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard UXBRIDGE: Lakeview Health and Wellness opened their first location in 2020 in Port Perry. Since then, the...

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes recently celebrated the accomplishments of local entrepreneurs, as...

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: There is a new Mexican Restaurant in town, Mi Pueblito Lindo. A charming family-run gem nestled in...

By Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: The MYLUX Shop owner, Roxanne Ruscica, is excited to open her shop in Port Perry, especially because of...

By Robin Van Der Vleuten Brian Gribben, of Brian Gribben Insurance Planning Inc., is a seasoned investment and strategic planning...

by Dan Cearns SCUGOG: For veterinarians Dr. Devon Barnes and Dr. Lindsay Patterson, the focus is on creating a comfortable and “fear...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Polito Ford Lincoln dealership has a reputation of giving customers excellent service. The...

DAN CEARNS  The Standard SCUGOG: Mary Brown’s Chicken in Port Perry is offering people a unique dining experience. “Mary Brown’s is the...

by Jay Meiliunas Bray Ridge Farms has been in the Bray family since 1948, when Stewart and June Bray purchased it through the Veterans...

JAY MEILIUNAS The Standard SCUGOG: The clinic is owned by Dr. Devon Barnes and Dr. Lindsay Patterson. Dr. Barnes was most recently the...

by Robin Van Der Vleuten SCUGOG: Allison Gillis, owner/pharmacist of the new Port Perry Pharmasave, had a grand opening BBQ on July 27th...

SHAWN LACKIE Our Neighbourhood Brokerage Inc. Real Estate is a funny game. Almost everyone you talk to has an opinion on the market. Go...

By Robin Van Der Vleuten Treetop Eco-Adventure Park, an elevated obstacle and zip-lining treetop course located in the Durham Region on...

By Robin Van Der Vleuten Burns Bulk Food is a third-generation, family-owned business in Lindsay, Ontario, providing top-quality bulk...