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Infrastructure study finds Scugog has large roads deficit
SCUGOG: Scugog council has learned that many township roads are in poor condition and overall the roads are in a state of decline. At a...
Colleen Green
Sep 29, 20192 min read
Scugog takes on food donations challenge
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is among the municipalities in Durham competing to raise the most non-perishable food items this month....
Colleen Green
Sep 12, 20192 min read
25 firefighters respond to a blaze at an abandoned house in Scugog Township
SCUGOG: On Wednesday, August 21st, at 6:34 p.m. the Scugog Fire Department was called to respond to a house fire located at house number...
Colleen Green
Aug 29, 20191 min read
Our heroes
Dear Diary Every day, I try to find things to be thankful for, through my life I have learned that you should not take anything for...
Colleen Green
Aug 15, 20192 min read
Blackstock Fair back this month
SCUGOG: The Blackstock Fair is returning for its 154th year next weekend. Action at the Blackstock Fairgrounds begins with the demolition...
Colleen Green
Aug 15, 20191 min read
Annual Juried Art Show
Scugog Council for the Arts’ 2019 Annual Juried Art Show is here! This year, our highly esteemed juror Kent Farndale assessed all forms...
Colleen Green
Aug 8, 20191 min read
Durham Region appoints new Commissioner of Social Services
DURHAM: The Region of Durham is pleased to announce the appointment of Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou to the position of Commissioner of...
Colleen Green
Aug 8, 20192 min read
The Bard’s Bus Tour: Theatre Under The Stars. In Places You Love
This summer join Driftwood Theatre for theatre under the stars as we celebrate the 25th season of the Bard’s Bus Tour with William...
Colleen Green
Aug 2, 20192 min read
Scugog Arts annual juried show
Scugog: Scugog Council for the Arts’ 2019 Annual Juried Show is approaching quickly! This year, our highly esteemed juror Kent Farndale...
Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20191 min read
Reduce exposure to wild animals and pets that can spread rabies
Richard Ovcharovich, Manager, Environmental Health, HKPR District Health Unit Temperatures are not the only thing on the rise these days....
Colleen Green
Jul 28, 20192 min read
Local designer shares his vision for Notre Dame Cathedral
SCUGOG: In the wake of the devastating fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris earlier this year, an international call for designers...
Colleen Green
Jul 28, 20191 min read
The Pegasus Animal Sanctuary Seeks Volunteers To Help Champion Their Cause
Established in 2017, Pegasus Animal Sanctuary is an incorporated, registered charity with the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) owned by Jack...
Colleen Green
Jul 28, 20192 min read
People invited to celebrate Dog Days of Scugog
SCUGOG: The 17th annual local celebration of all things dog, titled Dog Days of Scugog, will be held this weekend. The annual dog...
Colleen Green
Jul 18, 20191 min read
WILMA WOTTEN; LOOKING AFTER THE REGION
The story behind the person Municipal politics is quite often a thankless role and it takes a certain person to be able to approach it...
Colleen Green
Jul 18, 20194 min read
Lakeridge Health does it again
Thursday, July 4th, 2019 Jonathan van Bilsen – You’ve got to be kidding First off, I wanted to thank everyone for their comments, emails...
Colleen Green
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Scugog gives arts council one year notice to move
Thursday, July 4th, 2019 DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog has given the Scugog Council for the Arts about one year...
Colleen Green
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Scugog to once again honour athletic excellence this November
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The 2019 induction class for the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame has been released. This year’s inductees...
Colleen Green
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Lane restrictions and road closures in Scugog
SCUGOG: The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2),...
Colleen Green
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Regional Chair Henry confident in a positive future for Durham
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: Durham Region Chair John Henry gave those in attendance at a recent Scugog Chamber of Commerce luncheon...
Colleen Green
Jul 11, 20192 min read
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