DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: Brock Webster’s remarkable rise in professional rugby has reached another milestone. The Uxbridge product has been named Major League Rugby(MLR)’s Player of the Year, after helping the Chicago Hounds make history, with a perfect championship season. The honour caps a remarkable two-year run for Webster, who has gone from uncertainty about his rugby future to becoming a back-to-back MLR champion and one of the league’s top players. Webster'

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: As Scugog Arena prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, this season, the Port Perry Lumberjacks are hoping to reconnect with the players who were among the first to lace up their skates in the building, more than five decades ago. The organization is searching for former members of the Port Perry Flamingos, the club's original name from 1972 to 1980, when the team was named after the famed Flamingo Pastries bakery and its legendary butte

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The waters of Lake Simcoe, once again, proved why they are regarded among Canada's premier smallmouth bass fisheries, as anglers from across Ontario converged on Beaverton for the 2026 Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL) Bronzeback Cup, on July 4th and 5th. After two days of competitive fishing, Cory and Chris Johnston claimed the championship title, with an impressive combined two-day weight of 56

by Linda Story UXBRIDGE: With a beaming smile, Kathryn Sunn graciously accepted the Marion Cassie Memorial Scholarship at the Uxbridge Secondary School (USS) Commencement ceremony, on June 25th, at Uxbridge Arena. Ms. Sunn received her award in front of a standing-room-only audience who witnessed more than 250 graduates receive their diplomas. In order to receive the Marion Cassie Memorial Scholarship, applicants must have a successful skating career with the Uxbridge Skating

MARY MEYER Blackstock Agricultural Society SCUGOG: This year marks a major milestone, as the Blackstock Truck and Tractor Pull celebrates its 50th anniversary. What began as an idea, in 1976, has grown into one of Ontario's best pulling events, drawing competitors and spectators from across the province. The vision belonged to Harvey Graham, who attended a truck and tractor pull in Western Ontario and believed the Blackstock Fairgrounds would be the perfect place to host a si

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A handful of young hockey players, from North Durham and Kawartha Lakes, took a major step toward their junior hockey dreams, over the weekend, as the Ontario Hockey League held its 2026 Priority Selection, in Kingston. While no local players were selected, during Friday night's opening round, several area standouts heard their names called, throughout rounds two through 15. This highlighted the strength of local hockey

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard One of the area’s brightest golfing talents will once again tee it up on one of the biggest stages in Canadian golf. Little Britain native, Justin Matthews has earned an exemption into the 2026 RBC Canadian Open, taking place June 10th to 14th, at TPC Toronto, on Osprey Valley’s North Course in Caledon. Golf Canada and RBC recently announced the 13 players receiving exemptions into Canada’s national men’s championship, where Matthews earned his plac

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard A season filled with success, growth and memorable moments was celebrated recently, as the Uxbridge Bruins gathered for their annual awards banquet at the Uxbridge Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. The evening provided an opportunity to recognize individual achievements, while also marking the end of an era, for several key members of the organization. Among those saying goodbye was Bruins president, Jay Simmonds, who announced he is stepping awa

by Ken Wilson It’s hard to believe it is the Third week of June already. The Spring Tennis Programs will be finished next week, after a very busy Spring schedule. The programs were a great success, again this year, with approximately 140 people participating in the programs and leagues, during the Spring session. May thanks to our Club Pro – Colin Hooper and his coaching staff. The Summer Tennis Programs will begin the week of July 6th, 2026. For anyone interested in improvin