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Wilma Wotten holding community talks with acclaimed councillors, Ward 5 candidates

Ron Davidson

Oct 6, 2022
1 min

Wilma Wotten holding community talks with acclaimed councillors, Ward 5 candidates

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog residents will have a chance to meet and hear from acclaimed council members, as well as candidates for the Ward 5 race, at upcoming community talk events. In order to boost community engagement during the municipal election, current Regional Councillor and acclaimed mayoral candidate Wilma Wotten is holding a series of community talks across the Township. “[This will be] just for people to come and talk about their concerns and what’s

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Chief Kelly LaRocca’s education event draws a packed crowd to the Scugog Community Recreation

Ron Davidson

Oct 6, 2022
2 min

Chief Kelly LaRocca’s education event draws a packed crowd to the Scugog Community Recreation

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Thursday, September 29th, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) Chief Kelly LaRocca provided local residents with a free public information event, at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. In front of a packed room, Chief LaRocca spoke about issues such as cultural awareness, residential schools and the Williams Treaties from a historical and law perspective. This event was

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The Scugog Kids Clothing and Toy Sale is back on Saturday

Ron Davidson

Sep 30, 2022
2 min

The Scugog Kids Clothing and Toy Sale is back on Saturday

STEPHANIE HERRERA Special to The Standard SCUGOG: October 15th, 2022! This is the date of the largest consignor charity event in Scugog, and the committee is excited about the autumn/winter sale. Since the 1990s, this sale has had a focus on helping local charities and is run completely, on a volunteer basis, by local moms. “Our sale benefits not only our community but surrounding communities in need. Many families rely on our sale to shop local and purchase good quality used

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Support Victory Christian Centre’s food drive for Operation Scugog this Autumn

Ron Davidson

Sep 29, 2022
2 min

Support Victory Christian Centre’s food drive for Operation Scugog this Autumn

COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Victory Christian Centre (VCC) has organized a door-to-door donation pick-up for Operation Scugog. The pick-up will take place on Sunday, October 2nd. “We are doing this to support the community,” said Pastor John Benschop. He is requesting Port Perry residents, who are able, to prepare non-perishable food items for pick up during this drive. Victory Christian Centre is cancelling its Sunday service on October 2nd, so volunteers can go do

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Scugog Township is in need of more crossing guards

Ron Davidson

Sep 22, 2022
2 min

Scugog Township is in need of more crossing guards

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Each year, there is a need for crossing guards within the Township of Scugog because some crossing guards retire or “move on” to other things. Ms. Coleman said, this year has proven more difficult than past years because there seems to be a labour shortage in Scugog, other municipalities and across the province. Crossing guards play a key role in the Scugog community, explained Ms. Coleman. Their job is to ensure students walking to and

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Celebrating the 21st Annual Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament

Ron Davidson

Sep 15, 2022
1 min

Celebrating the 21st Annual Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: This year, the Fore Scugog Charity Golf Tournament, considered an autumn event, will be held on Thursday, September 15th, at Sunnybrae Gold Club in Prince Albert. This year’s full event includes; a barbecue lunch, 18 holes of golf with power cart, dinner, a silent auction and more. “All the proceeds raised go to Scugog youth initiatives,” explained, assistant to the mayor and CAO, Lisa Fitton. Some of the programs this event has helped s

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Scugog gains a small profit from their Canada Day event

Ron Davidson

Sep 15, 2022
1 min

Scugog gains a small profit from their Canada Day event

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has earned a small profit from their Canada Day event, which was held in Palmer Park. At a meeting on Monday, September 12th, councillors saw a staff report regarding the 2022 celebrations. “The Canada Day operating budget of $35,000 was approved by Council, on February 28th, 2022. The Township was successful in obtaining a grant from Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada for $15,000 and business sponsorships of $8,000. Vend

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Lumberjacks open new hockey era with pre-season game against Terriers

Ron Davidson

Sep 9, 2022
2 min

Lumberjacks open new hockey era with pre-season game against Terriers

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks opened their pre-season hockey action with a loss in a close game against the Orillia Terriers, on Wednesday, August 31st. Showcasing a mix of returning players and potential new additions to the roster, the LumberJacks started a new era, with players wearing the new logo at Scugog Arena for the first time since the name changed from MoJacks to Lumberjacks. Just 36 seconds in, the Terriers scored in their first shot

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Port Perry Angels U15 – Team Azzolin earned a silver medal in League Chamionshiops

Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
2 min

Port Perry Angels U15 – Team Azzolin earned a silver medal in League Chamionshiops

BRIAN BATES, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry Angels u15 – Team Azzolin advanced to the gold medal game, aided by strong pitching by Kaley Doerfler and Kaitlyn Hancock throughout the tournament. Kaley pitched seven strong innings to defeat a stubborn Cobourg team 9-6. Offensive stars of the game, as in previous games this weekend, went to Ava Marshall, who, for the second time in the tournament, went three for four, just missing out on hitting for the cycle with a h

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Scugog acclaimed municipal candidates looking forward to the next term of council

Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
3 min

Scugog acclaimed municipal candidates looking forward to the next term of council

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The acclaimed Scugog municipal election candidates are excited about getting to work next term. Following the closing of the election nomination period, six out of seven positions in Scugog were declared acclaimed, with nobody running against those candidates. Wilma Wotten is Scugog’s new Mayor. Ian McDougall will become the Regional Councillor. David Leroy is the new Ward 1 Councillor, Janna Guido is back as Ward 2 Councillor, Robert Rock ret

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Extreme Rodeo highlights entertainment at Port Perry Fair

Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
1 min

Extreme Rodeo highlights entertainment at Port Perry Fair

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Since it debuted in 2014, the Extreme Rodeo has become a staple of the entertainment at the Port Perry Fair. The event is put on by Rawhide Rodeo. Company. Owner B.J. Prince told The Standard the event was originally planned to only run one year at the fair. “Every year the event has grown. We had originally planned it to be a highlight event for one year, but now it has become a staple,” he said. “In 2014, there was just bull riding, and it h

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Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
1 min

Message From the Mayor

Welcome to the 2022 Port Perry Fair! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2022 Port Perry Fair on behalf of the Township of Scugog Council. The Port Perry Fair is a celebration of agriculture and the community. Following the last two years we are very happy to see the return of our much loved community events. Events bring us together as a community and now we have a deeper appreciation for these special times. The Port Perry Fair is proud to showcase our agricultural root

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DRPS make an arrest following a Blackstock convenience store robbery

Ron Davidson

Aug 25, 2022
1 min

DRPS make an arrest following a Blackstock convenience store robbery

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Police (DRPS) have issued an update regarding their investigation into a convenience store robbery which happened last month. On Wednesday, July 27th, members of the police service responded to a call about a gunpoint robbery at Penny’s Mini Mart, in Blackstock. “The lone suspect entered the store, armed with a handgun, and made a demand for cash. The suspect fled from the store to a silver/grey sedan,” a DRPS press release, fr

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Ron Davidson

Aug 20, 2022
3 min

Pineridge Garden Club

HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: We all know the feeling of disappointment in spring to see that a plant has died. August this year has been unpredictably dry, and as gardeners, we need to give our plants the best chance of getting them established to survive the long cold winter months. Ensuring plant survival long before the end of the growing season means keeping newly planted and even established perennials with consistent moisture. The moisture would allow

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Ron Davidson

Aug 11, 2022
2 min

Immerse yourself in an evening of love!

CAREY NICHOLSON, General Manager/Artistic Director, Theatre3x60/Theatre on the Ridge SCUGOG: Coming to Scugog Shores Museum Village, our all-new outdoor production, Cyrano tells the story of the original swashbuckling adventurer-poet. Cyrano de Bergerac reminds us of the tender sacrifices we make for those we give our hearts to. Director and adapter Liam Lynch invites audiences to celebrate, cherish and be part of this timeless tale, loosely based on the real-life Cyrano de B

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Billyard Insurance looks to keep growing after celebrating its first anniversary

Ron Davidson

Jul 28, 2022
2 min

Billyard Insurance looks to keep growing after celebrating its first anniversary

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Billyard Insurance Group (BIG) location recently celebrated their one-year anniversary in the community and are looking to add to their team. The insurance business opened a branch in Port Perry, on April 30th, 2021. As the business continues to grow, they currently have openings for licensed salespeople and clerical staff. “We started from zero, and we’re doing very, very well. We’re getting quite a bit of business, a lot of lo

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Scugog working to complete Township wide speed limit change initiative

Ron Davidson

Jul 28, 2022
2 min

Scugog working to complete Township wide speed limit change initiative

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog’s staff members continue to work to change speed limit signs as part of a Township wide initiative. Scugog’s Mayor Bobbie Drew had provided information on the initiative during a Scugog Chamber luncheon event in March. “The new policy reduces speed limits on all of our rural roads from 80 km per hour to 60. Collector roads in urban areas will remain at 50. Local roads in Port Perry and [the] hamlets will be 40. All signs

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A Second Access Point for Scugog Island Is in the Planning Stages

Ron Davidson

Jul 28, 2022
2 min

A Second Access Point for Scugog Island Is in the Planning Stages

COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is working on a second access point to Scugog Island. The Public Works and Infrastructure department is responsible for the project, with the director, Carol Coleman, working as the project manager. A Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) was completed in 2007. However, there have been many changes and updates since then. There are about six possible routes listed in the presentation, which was presented to the

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Region of Durham working on a bylaw regarding short-term rental properties

Ron Davidson

Jul 21, 2022
1 min

Region of Durham working on a bylaw regarding short-term rental properties

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Region of Durham is working on a policy regarding short-term rental properties. At a recent meeting, Regional Councillor Wilma Wotten asked for an update regarding work on a bylaw by the Region of Durham which would address the issue of short-term rental properties. “I understand there was, a few years ago, just prior to [COVID-19], a draft which came forward to staff, and I just wonder if staff could speak to the content of that and what

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Scugog mourns the loss of former community champion Howard Danson

Ron Davidson

Jul 21, 2022
3 min

Scugog mourns the loss of former community champion Howard Danson

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog community is mourning the loss of former councillor and community member Howard Danson. Mr. Danson, who served as Scugog’s Ward 5 Councillor in the 2010 to 2014 term and worked for the Ministry of Health, died on Monday, July 4th. “On behalf of the Township of Scugog and my fellow members of council, I convey heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Howard Danson. Howard was a very dedicated and hardworking councillor for

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