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Ontario expands fourth dose vaccine access to those 18 years of age and older
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario provincial government announced, on Wednesday, July 13th, they are expanding...
Colleen Green
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Kawartha Lakes CAO discusses recent pandemic news’ impact on the municipality
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: CAO Ron Taylor provided councillors with a COVID-19...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 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


HKPR medical officer addresses local vaccine concerns
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read


Ontario changing what will be accepted as proof of vaccination
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Early next year, the Ontario government is...
Colleen Green
Dec 16, 20212 min read


HKPR concerned about increased virus activity in school-aged children
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...
Colleen Green
Dec 9, 20212 min read
HKPR stresses urgency of getting young children vaccinated
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20212 min read
New groups eligible for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is expanding the...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes health unit announces sites for vaccine clinics
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Kawartha Lakes health unit will bring back fixed vaccination sites when eligibility announcements ar
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20212 min read
TLDSB provides COVID-19 related update at meeting
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20211 min read


Ontario government provides timeline for lifting health measures
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario provincial government officials have...
Colleen Green
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Kawartha Lakes implementing vaccine requirement for city meetings
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is implementing a mandatory...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20211 min read


HKPR data finds high number of pregnant women are unvaccinated
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
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


No Procrastinating
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been occurring across Ontario for months now. In my opinion, it’s time for everyone who wants to get the...
Colleen Green
Sep 23, 20212 min read


Ontario government provides more information on vaccine certificate rollout plans
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has provided more information...
Colleen Green
Sep 23, 20212 min read


PJHL adopts mandatory vaccination policy for all members
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL), a league...
Colleen Green
Sep 9, 20211 min read


Mandated vaccination policy, reopening pause among newly announced Ontario directives
by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mandated-Vaccination-Policy.mp3 DAN...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read


HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives
HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/up...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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