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Seagrave & Brock News
By Patricia Dawson The 55th annual Canoe the Nonquon will occur on Saturday, June 7th. Canoe the Nonquon is a fundraiser for the Scugog...

The Standard
Jun 51 min read

The Standard
Jun 50 min read


Paul Sesto's TRIO: A Folding Boat Built from Passion, Family, and Hand Tools
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard In a world where small boat innovation often means high-tech materials and factory-built solutions, Paul...
Colleen Green
May 303 min read


Durham Region urges residents to participate in Curbside Giveaway Day
BRANDON CLARK The Standard Intern DURHAM: On Saturday, June 14th, Durham Region is doing a Curbside Giveaway Day. The idea is for...
Brandon Clark
May 301 min read


The Artist Within: Judgement Day
By Lauren Walker It’s only natural when applying to juried shows means your work may not be accepted. What does it take for your work to...

Lauren Walker
May 302 min read


Walk Softly – Bracket Fungus
by Geoffrey Carpentier Fungi is not a word which leaps to mind when we think I want to know more about that one! Most people know little...

Geoff Carpentier
May 303 min read


The Cottage Market
by Shawn Lackie As we head into the meat of the spring selling season, how about a peek into the world of cottage sales? The Cottage...
Shawn Lackie
May 302 min read


Pine Ridge Garden Club News
by Helen Nicolaou The cool, wet weather has made it difficult to get any gardening done. That being said the cool weather has prolonged...

The Standard
May 303 min read


Paramedics Union supports Emergency Expansion at RMH in Lindsay
Kim Coulter, CFRE, RMHF KAWARTHA LAKES: Paramedics know the importance of receiving timely care in the safest environment. The team at...

The Standard
May 302 min read


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling This week's full moon is called the strawberry moon. A wild guess would be because some strawberries are ripe. I have...

The Standard
May 304 min read


Blackstock news
By Janet Van Camp Plant Sales hosted by the Pine Ridge Garden Club and the Blackstock-Nestleton United Church were well-attended and...

The Standard
May 301 min read


Cannington & Bobcaygeon news
by Patricia Dawson Children's Adventure Camp Road Trip registrations are now open for this free camp. The Camp runs from July 7th to...

The Standard
May 301 min read


Epsom & Utica news
By Faye Ashton It's been a dreary few days with lots of rain and cooler temperatures. Hard for the May flowers to bloom carrying on like...

The Standard
May 301 min read

The Standard
May 290 min read


Paddles Up for Tradition: 55th Annual Canoe the Nonquon set for June 7
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: One of the township’s longest-running traditions is...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Scugog Shores Museum receives grant to revitalize Ojibway heritage lands
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiativer Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives is embarking...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Kawartha Lakes renews support for after-hours clinic amid ongoing doctor shortage
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local councillors approved continued funding for the...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Kawartha Lakes proposes interim repairs to Lindsay Street Bridge in Fenelon Falls
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A critical piece of infrastructure in Fenelon Falls...
darryl knight
May 282 min read


Brock reviews Beaverton Dam safety report, eyes 2026 budget for next steps
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A long-overlooked structure on the Beaver River is back in...
darryl knight
May 283 min read

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May 220 min read
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