As an artist, Vancouver-native Madeline Merlo personifies her coastal upbringing – and nothing states that case stronger than the laid back, seemingly effortless feel to her sound. With fresh, fun and, occasionally, quirky melodies, and an unmatched depth in both vocals and lyrical storytelling, her music bridges the perfect pop-country gap. “I want people to have fun when they listen to my music… But I also want to be able to say something at the same time.” Merlo delivers a

From April 30th to May 8th, 2022, Scugog Arts, in collaboration with individual presenters, will be putting on a multi-disciplinary arts festival to show off the vibrant art scene within Scugog. Discover all that this small town has to offer! Enjoy live music, visual art, theatre, film, Indigenous arts and more during our 9-day festival. Come out to have some fun! With 22 events included in the festival here are a few highlights to add to your calendar. In-Conversation with D

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Lindsay’s Academy Theatre is rebranding, following a large donation from a development company. On Tuesday, December 7th, it was announced the theatre would be renamed the FLATO Academy Theatre Lindsay, following a donation commitment of $1.375 million over 15 years from Flato developments. Flato President Shakir Rehmatullah explained to The Standard why the company decided to invest in this lo

It’s back! The second annual Merry & Bright Festival is back at the Lindsay Exhibition Grounds. A drive-through event featuring light displays from local businesses and organizations. Tickets are $20 per vehicle. All proceeds go to support the Lindsay Agricultural Society, Kawartha Food Source, The United Way of Kawartha Lakes, The Lindsay Lions Club, The Lindsay Curling Club, and Heritage Christian School. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the final display. The Merry & Bright F

Dr. Carlye Jensen BSc MD CCFP(EM) Dr. Jennifer Wilson BSC MD CCFP(EM) FCFP UXBRIDGE: If the pandemic was a movie, we would now find ourselves at the climax. The audience realizes the tide is about to turn, holds their breath, moves to the edge of their seat, and hopes there are no further curve balls! Just over half of Ontario residents over the age of sixteen have now received at least one vaccination against COVID-19. This is absolutely amazing! As the number of persons vac

Durham West Junior Farmers’ Association brought documentary filmmaker Dylan Sher and his project to the Roxy Theatres of Uxbridge, on a recent Saturday afternoon, filling the small theatre with farmers and consumers eager to communicate about a subject dear to them all: Food. In charge of a prestigious restaurant kitchen, on the 54th floor of a downtown Toronto office tower, cameras follow Chef John Horne, as he designed an entrée, based on ten ingredients available within a

This dynamic duo will entertain us with an amazing array of musical styles including Cajun, western swing, rockabilly, jigs, reels and English/Canadian folk, all with an ‘east coast’ flair. Along with rich vocals, instruments played will include fiddle, accordion, keyboard, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, jaw harp, bodhran and Irish bouzouki. Between them, they have performed on over 85 CD’s including Stompin’ Tom Connors, Irish Descendants, Mark Haines, Naming the Twins, Nancy