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SPORTS


Port Perry Lumberjacks celebrate their history with alumni tributes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks have been paying homage to their storied...


Brock revamps Sports Hall of Fame into Inclusive Awards Event
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: At their meeting, on Monday, February 24th, councillors...


Lumberjacks edge Bruins in Game 7 thriller to win Battle of North Durham
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard A hard-fought series between two fierce rivals came to an end Monday night at the Bear Den, as the Port Perry...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT


Birding In Mongolia presentation coming soon to Scugog Public Library
Jay Thibert , NDN North Durham Nature (NDN) Club will be presenting Birding In Mongolia with Carly Davenport, Martin Parker and Dave...


Almost time for the 2025 Sunderland Music Festival
DONALD GORDON Public Relations Lead, Sunderland Lions Music Festival NORTH DURHAM: The 65th edition of the Sunderland Lions Music...


Witness Blanket Exhibit coming this autumn to Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent council meeting, Sharon Woodrow introduced her husband, Don Woodrow, and Reverend Jeanette...
SHORELINES


Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Welcome Spring on Thursday, March 20th. We have witnessed Spring like weather this past week as we saw an abundant amount...


Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Already more than half of March will has melted away. We can only hope in the next few days most of that snow in your yard...


Manilla, Beaverton & Cannington news
By Patricia Dawson Come out to a fun time fiddle jam on Sunday, March 23rd, from 1 to 5 p.m. The address is 16990 Simcoe Street, Manilla....
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS


Movement for Life - March
by Lauren Walker Here’s a trivia question for you, What exercise has the biggest effect on your blood sugar?Long walks, short walks or...


Big changes start with small steps
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley As we know, a lot can happen in a year. I feel big things and changes are coming in 2025. I can feel the...


New Scam Targeting Seniors
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher Scams have been around for years, but recently seniors are becoming increasingly targeted by scammers,...
COVID 19 NEWS


DDSB Governance Committee to recommend rescinding COVID-19 tracking procedures
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) Governance Committee recommends rescinding their COVID-19...


DDSB to continue current COVID-19 communication practices
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board is not yet ready to rescind its COVID-19 communication practices....


COVID-19 no longer an international emergency
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The World Health Organization announced, earlier this month, COVID-19 is no longer a Public...
Meet our Columnists

DAN CEARNS - THE CAPED CEARNSADER
Dan Cearns is a reporter for The Standard Newspaper, so if you see him, feel free to say hello.

GEOFF CARPENTIER - WALK SOFTLY
Geoff Carpentier is a published author, ecotour guide and environmental consultant.

JONATHAN van BILSEN - YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME?
Join Jonathan van Bilsen begins a series of feature articles on prominent residents of North Durham in his new column, The Story Behind The Person.

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