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SPORTS
Lindsay Lynx Girls Hockey gearing up for an action-packed season
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With the first pucks dropping on the ice, the Lindsay Lynx girls hockey program is preparing...
Sunderland Arena set for bigger ice and more dressing rooms
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The long-awaited renovation and expansion of the Sunderland Memorial Arena is set to move forward,...
Cyclists gear up for this weekend’s Kawartha Lakes Classic to support local shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Cyclists are set to roll through Kawartha Lakes, on Saturday, August 23rd, when the 22nd...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Artist Within: Beginner Acrylic Painting for Older Adults
by Lauren Walker Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint but are not quite sure where to start? I’m an award winning local artist and...
Kawartha Art Gallery launches new seniors-led art program, at Victoria Manor
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Art Gallery recently unveiled ‘Seniors...
What’s on/off at the Foster!
PAT ASLING Special to the Standard UXBRIDGE: The Foster Memorial is an amazing structure, located on the 7th of Uxbridge and Regional...
SHORELINES
Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton Hopefully, all have enjoyed this summer so far, as the forecast tells us we are heading into cooler weather, almost...
Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling It’s been a busy week for celebrations. Tour leader Lynn Roach-Bernier celebrated at home, although often she is tripping...
Bobcaygeon News
by Patricia Dawson A Scavenger hunt will take place Saturday, August 30th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for kids at the Bobcaygeon...
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS
Golf Tournament supports mental health and recovery
KIM COULTER, RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The Swing Fore Mental Health charity golf tournament, at Black Diamond Golf Club, is a...
Movement for Life: Staying active
by Lauren Walker As our parents age, their needs change. Are we ready to accommodate their ever changing lives? New issues arise, and...
Plucky Granny paddles her kayak through Lock 35, Lock 34 and Lock 32
Luci Dilkus was alone in her kayak, bouncing on bigger and bigger waves in a slate-grey Lake Simcoe, while the wind was roaring. Her...
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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