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Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Record breaking! What a lovely few days we have had this past week, sun, blue sky, and for this time of year, warm. I am...

The Standard
Feb 13, 20245 min read


Autofest Nationals car show leaving Oshawa for Elgin Park this summer
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: After 30 years at Lakeview Park in Oshawa, the popular Autofest Nationals car show will be heading...
darryl knight
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Maudern Times
by Barb Pratt UXBRIDGE: “But Lucy Maud Montgomery lived in Prince Edward Island!” Not true, although most of her books were set in the...

The Standard
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Uxbridge Bruins dethrone the North Kawartha Knights at the Bear Den
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard Looking to bounce back, after a pair of losses, the Uxbridge Bruins came into the game, on Friday, February...
darryl knight
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Yipee, the groundhogs predicted an early spring! One would almost think we were already there with the weather we have been...

The Standard
Feb 7, 20245 min read


Wooden Sticks hotel project making progress to start 2024
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The hotel project, proposed for Wooden Sticks Golf Club, took another significant step forward...
darryl knight
Jan 30, 20242 min read


New Kindergarten curriculum revealed, to go into effect in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making changes to the Kindergarten curriculum, which will...

Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Join the Poetry Aloud at the Uxbridge Library
UXBRIDGE: On Tuesday, Feb. 13th, local poet, Bruce Brandon, will be hosting a poetry aloud. This group is held every Tuesday. The reading...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Uxbridge Bruins face off against Knights at the Bear Den
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Uxbridge Bruins will be looking to bounce back after a pair of weekend losses, to the Clarington Eagles...
darryl knight
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat AslingJanuary is gone. Hopefully, more of this icy snow will also go and prepare a fresh start for February. From the weather...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20244 min read


Rural homelessness
DAN CEARNS The Standard While in Ontario, we've benefitted from a slightly lighter winter season in terms of snow and ice through the...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Back-to-back weekend wins for Uxbridge Bruins
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard A change behind the bench appears to have provided a spark for the Uxbridge Bruins as they posted back-to-back...
darryl knight
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard Staying safe this week was a prime concern for many. After the snow and rain of last week, the plowing...

The Standard
Jan 26, 20244 min read


End of the line for York-Durham Heritage Railway
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The end of the line has come for the embattled York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR), with the recent...
darryl knight
Jan 26, 20241 min read


Urban Pantry is named one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: For more than a decade, Urban Pantry has been providing the community with contemporary cuisine,...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Ontario government announces new funding to tackle the issue of bail compliance
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario government is looking to help police forces keep better track of people on bail conditions,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Region introduces new organics collection program for multi-residential buildings
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: For nearly 20 years, the green bin for organic waste has been an important part of diverting...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard Winter has arrived! At least it was here when I wrote this column Sunday evening but maybe by...

The Standard
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Local Under-18 Curling Team Wins the Runback Championships
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: On December 30th, 2023, an Uxbridge curling team, Team Fisher, won the Runback U18 (under 18)...
Courtney McClure
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Uxbridge preparing for a new chapter at historic train station
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: An update on the status of the township’s lease with the York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR), for...
darryl knight
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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