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Ontario to require virtual learning option for next school year
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is going to once again...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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94 percent of Durham Regional Police members are vaccinated
DAN CEARNS, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police are reporting, 94 percent of their members are vaccinated against...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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Premier defends decision to loosen public health measures
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Ontario Premier Doug Ford has defended the Ontario...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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Weight restrictions on Lake Ridge Road to improve traffic safety
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham has implemented a maximum weight restriction, of 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle, for...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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Ontario to make info public on serious criminal proceedings involving teachers
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is taking a step to making...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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Following peak of Omicron wave, Covid cases slowly decreasing
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Local communities are starting to see the...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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Strike begins for Ontario Tech University faculty
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: Ontario Tech University’s faculty members have hit the picket...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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Amphibians and their Larvae with Peter Mills
DURHAM: Join the North Durham Nature Club as they present the webinar, Amphibians and their Larvae with Peter Mills. Frogs and...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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Ontario government confident in three phase reopening approach
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government remains confident in...
Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Todd McCarthy named Durham’s Conservative candidate
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Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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Vertical Farming 101: Webinar Series
Regional Municipality of York From building a business plan to finding partners, this FREE webinar series walks you through the ins and...
Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
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Ontario allows schools to return to in-person classes
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Elementary and Secondary School students across...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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Durham Region Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade launch the Durham Business Alliance
KAREY ANNE LARGE, Executive Director, Scugog Chamber of Commerce DURHAM: Durham Region is home to an incredible and diverse business...
Colleen Green
Jan 13, 20221 min read
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DDSB Elects Chair and Committee Membership for 2022
DURHAM: At the Board Meeting of the Durham District School Board (DDSB) held on Monday, December 6th, 2021, Trustees elected a...
Colleen Green
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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Parents invited to Virtual Town Hall
DURHAM: Durham Region Health Department is inviting area parents and caregivers, of children five to 11-years old, to attend a virtual...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20211 min read
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Hearing date set for supportive housing bylaw case between Brock, Durham
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: A court date has been set for February 17th, in Superior Court,...
Colleen Green
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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North Durham, Kawartha Lakes COVID-19 cases at 18
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: There are a total of 18 active COVID-19 cases...
Colleen Green
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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Apple Picking Tips for Families
ROB ALEXANDER, Nature’s Bounty Fall is the most beautiful time of year in Scugog. There’s a crispness in the air, and the leaves have...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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Public Information Centre Sunderland water system
AMANDA HOBIN, Communications Advisor, The Regional Municipality of Durham DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding a...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Ontario Premier defends decision to launch proof of vaccination requirement
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Following the launch of the proof of vaccination...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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