BRANDON CLARK The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Please see below for details of Remembrance Day ceremonies taking place across North Durham. UXBRIDGE: Residents of Uxbridge Township will come together on Wednesday, November 11th, to honour Canada's veterans and remember the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The day's events will begin with preliminary wreaths quietly placed at the Cenotaph, located at Toronto Street South and Brock Street West, before the publ

BRANDON CLARK The Standard From October 24th through to Remembrance Day, millions of Canadians wear a poppy as a visual pledge to remember those who served and sacrificed. The red flower is also the symbol of the Legion's Poppy Campaign, which raises funds to support veterans and their families in need. The Royal Canadian Legion invites everyone across the country to show their recognition by proudly wearing this symbol of Remembrance. The Legion’s lapel Poppy is a sacred sym

By Patricia Dawson The annual Uxbridge Farmers Holiday Market takes place at the Uxbridge Arena and Community Center, 291 Brock Street West, on November 8th 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. There are 30 to 45 local farmers and bakers who will be present. The first three Market dates include a mix of indoor and outdoor vendors: baked goods, produce, honey, Maple syrup, preserves, meats, Big treats, crafts, soaps, jewelry, art, and pottery. Join us on Saturday, Nove

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard UXBRIDGE: Dave Barton will serve a third term as mayor after earning a decisive victory in Monday’s municipal election, securing 64.2 percent of the vote to lead Uxbridge Township for another four years. Mayor Barton received 5,881 votes, finishing well ahead of challenger Ian Giffin, who collected 1,967 votes (21.5 percent), and Ted Eng, who received 1,310 votes (14.3 percent). First elected mayor in 2018, B

by Edward White, Office of Peter Bethlenfalvy MPP, Pickering-Uxbridge UXBRIDGE: On Friday, October 2nd, MPP Bethlenfalvy and Minister Raymond Cho announced a new Seniors Active Living Centre, located in the Sandford Community Centre. This new Seniors Active Living Centre received $41,250 in annual funding. “This $41,233 investment in the Sandford Seniors Active Living Centre will help ensure local seniors have opportunities to stay active, build meaningful social connections

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

by Robin VanDerVleuten UXBRIDGE: NEARDAWN, an up-and-coming rock band, from Uxbridge, is eager to break into the music industry, with their unique style and musical talent. Meeting at a Voices of Youth Open Mic event, in Uxbridge, in 2024, the original members, Bennett Revesz, Ben Bowen and Liam Dziedzic (shortly joined by Kieran Pratt), recognized what a great dynamic they had on their instruments and merged to create Neardawn. Their band name, NEARDAWN, reflects the inner c

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A long-awaited reconstruction project, on Lake Ridge Road, is now underway. Drivers in Brock and Uxbridge are being warned to expect lane restrictions and delays through next summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham has hired Dufferin Construction to reconstruct and rehabilitate Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23), from 200 metres north of Ravenshoe Road to 75 metres south of Concession Road 7

by Pat Asling Autumn has officially arrived! Here we are in the first weekend of October, with a warmer-than-usual autumn ahead, according to weather experts! No frost as yet and flowers in full bloom! We can only hope this comes true, as even a couple of weeks make winter that much easier to bear. Oh, I know, some are eagerly looking forward to getting out the skis, snowmobiles and snowshoes and heading to the nearest slope or northern ski and skidoo trails. That’s not for m

By Patricia Dawson Find family-friendly Thanksgiving weekend activities in and around Uxbridge. One is at Forsythe Family Farm, October 10th to 12th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are located at 1025 Craig Road, Uxbridge. Enjoy a classic Farm Thanksgiving celebration featuring a corn maze, wagon rides, pumpkin picking, farm animals to feed and pet, a reading trail, and children's play areas. Check the official site for current admission costs. Lindsay Farmers Market offers a

BRANDON CLARK The Standard NORTH DURHAM: On September 17th, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) held their annual farm tour, where they showcase the importance of Durham Region's agricultural history. The tour is designed to educate politicians, government officials, and key stateholders on the importance of farming and the major role it plays in Durham Region. In addition to the farm tour, the DAAC held a presentation from keynote speaker Brock Dickinson, where

by Pat Asling Autumn has officially arrived! Some unusual birds, or rather not often seen, at the feeders are in particular the hairy woodpecker pair and the downy pair. The hairy in particular is very particular, flicking half a dozen seeds out before finding the perfect ones. The flickers are back searching the lawn for those juicy bugs the skunks are digging up! Several folks have birthdays including Shirley Baster, Joyce Brown, our fantastic pianist Ruth Baker, and our lo

By Patricia Dawson Bring the family for fun bingo at the Bobcaygeon Lions Club on Tuesday, September 29th, from 5:15 to 8 p.m., at 55 Main Street. We are air-conditioned. Come out for an evening of fun, bingo included. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., and the game starts at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds go back to our community. Please remember to bring donations to our food bank. Thank you. The Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is open Saturday, September 26th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be an am

by Pat Asling Can you believe September is already half past? The weather has been coolish, although forecasters predict a long, pleasant autumn. We can only hope old man winter stays away for a good long time, victim of El Niño! Several of the birds already seem to be gone to warmer climes. I thought my purple finches had left, and then one lone male showed up for several days. Around the same time, several very striped little birds appeared at the feeders, but many still ha