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Road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures, on Reach Street and Sandford Road, in...
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May 8, 20241 min read


Uxbridge celebrating 50 years as part of Durham Region
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Durham Region's rich history reaches a milestone, as Uxbridge Township commemorates its 50th...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read


MAUDERN TIMES - “Boys Will Be Buoys”
By Brian Case L.M. Montgomery was “buoyed” with pleasure when she announced the birth of her first son, Chester, in 1912 and then her...

The Standard
May 8, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Birds, grass and flowers have inundated us. It would certainly be beautiful if it was just let up in the rain to let us...

The Standard
May 8, 20245 min read


New North Durham Chamber of Commerce launched
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Three local Chambers of Commerce are coming together to form a new entity, the North Durham Chamber...

Dan Cearns
May 1, 20242 min read


Uxbridge looking to the future of its downtown railyard
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In the wake of the York Durham Heritage Railway's (YDHR) declaration of bankruptcy, earlier this...
darryl knight
May 1, 20242 min read


Get McHappy on May 8th
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The local McDonald’s restaurants in Port Perry and Uxbridge will once again be fundraising for...

Dan Cearns
May 1, 20241 min read


Local group looking to ‘Restore the Roar’ for Uxbridge SS football
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard After a hiatus of more than a decade, the roar of football will echo once again through the halls of Uxbridge...
darryl knight
May 1, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
By Pat Asling Talk about the “green, green grass, of Home!” With this rain, it just keeps getting greener and longer. A few people, like...

The Standard
May 1, 20244 min read


Council approves new planning for New Animal Shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: After years of anticipation and community effort, the long-awaited new animal shelter for Uxbridge...
darryl knight
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Otter Greenhouses in May
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Otter Greenhouses is celebrating 25 years in North Durham. To celebrate, they are hosting an...
Courtney McClure
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Uxbridge Swim Club is busy
JAMIE HOUGHTON, USC There is a lot happening at the Uxbridge Swim Club (USC) these days and in the coming months. The club welcomes all...

The Standard
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Ontario creating new funding to build and upgrade sports and recreation centres
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario provincial government is looking to help communities upgrade and create new...

Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20241 min read


The artist within
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Let’s look at what I’ve been up to this month. Whitby Public Library Gallery Show I’m happy to...

Lauren Walker
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Scugog approves restarting the process to create a new animal shelter
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog project seems to be taking a step forward, five years after it...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Todd Snooks appointed Deputy Mayor as part of Uxbridge council shuffle
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Councillors recently welcomed a familiar face to the position of Deputy Mayor as Ward 5 Councillor...
darryl knight
Apr 17, 20242 min read


A closer look at Nurse Practitioners
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...
Courtney McClure
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Process and wait
DAN CEARNS The Standard As the old saying goes, the wheels of government turn slowly, and with no project does that seem more the case...

Dan Cearns
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Local stars shine in 2024 OHL Draft
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The recent Ontario Hockey League (OHL) draft saw an impressive showing from our local talent as six promising...
darryl knight
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Port Perry Snapshots Short Play Festival returns in May
CAREY NICHOLSON Artistic Director/General Manager, Theatre on the Ridge SCUGOG: The Port Perry Snapshots Short Play Festival is an annual...

The Standard
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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