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Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Hasn’t it been loverly! I suppose we can’t expect it to last, but it would be nice if it did. Because it’s so nice, I keep...

The Standard
Oct 9, 20254 min read

The Standard
Oct 9, 20250 min read


Construction set to begin on long-awaited Animal Shelter project
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A long-awaited project, to improve the lives of...
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Oct 2, 20252 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling What more could be asked for than a continuation of the weather we experienced this past week? A good soaking rain and...

The Standard
Oct 2, 20254 min read

The Standard
Oct 2, 20250 min read


Talking about silent films in Uxbridge
UXBRIDGE: How silent were silent films? The silents of the roaring twenties may not have had speech, but they had sound. And that sound...

The Standard
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Only birthday celebrations this week! Firstly, a big congratulations to Fred Wilson, who conquered 93! Still active,...

The Standard
Sep 25, 20254 min read

The Standard
Sep 25, 20250 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling There were quite a few celebrations of various types again this week! We start with Geoff Carpentier, our outstanding...

The Standard
Sep 18, 20253 min read


The Continuing Legacies of L.M. Montgomery
Corey Johnston-Flanagan , Site Manager and Curator, Leaskdale Manse National Historic Site UXBRIDGE: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of...

The Standard
Sep 18, 20252 min read

The Standard
Sep 18, 20250 min read


Uxbridge Bruins look to local talent to fuel 2025-26 PJHL season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Uxbridge Bruins are set to hit the ice, for the 2025-26 Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) season,...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Before proceeding, I must make a clarification. A week or so ago, I mentioned Joan and Rod Sine and the contribution they...

The Standard
Sep 11, 20253 min read

The Standard
Sep 11, 20250 min read


Uxbridge Township warns residents about Avian Flu in local geese
BRANDON CLARK The Standard UXBRIDGE: With the autumn season just around the corner, migrating birds such as geese are returning to...
Brandon Clark
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Sunday, the last day of August! Well, it sure felt more like November these last couple of mornings when the temps were +6C...

The Standard
Sep 5, 20252 min read

The Standard
Sep 4, 20250 min read


Burn ban and water restrictions lifted across North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: After weeks of hot, dry weather which saw restrictions...
darryl knight
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Uxbridge Public Library Celebrates New Improvements
UXBRIDGE: One of Uxbridge’s most iconic landmarks, the Uxbridge Public Library, originally built in 1887, has recently undergone...

The Standard
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling It’s been a busy week for celebrations. Tour leader Lynn Roach-Bernier celebrated at home, although often she is tripping...

The Standard
Aug 28, 20254 min read
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