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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Todd McCarthy named Durham’s Conservative candidate
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Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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