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SPORTS
Beaverton Arena ice extension deemed a success, set to return in 2026
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently voted to continue offering...
Lindsay dancer headed to world stage in Prague with Team Canada Tap Team
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A local teen is dancing her way onto the world stage. Rylan Larabee, a 13-year-old...
Port Perry Angels' Provincial Championship win qualifies them for the Eastern Canadians
LORILEE MCKELVIE Special to The Standard Over the July 18th to 20th weekend our Intermediate Port Perry Angels competed in their...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...
The circus is coming to town!
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Exhibition Grounds are set to come alive with wonder, laughter, and breathtaking...
The Artist Within - What is the definition of success?
by Lauren Walker I wrote an article for the “Art, Artists, Artwork” website, called “The Right Art-itude” for success. I cover all the...
SHORELINES
Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling August! Is it possible? Half of 2025 is gone already. There has been a great diversity of weather over the last few...
Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton Some farmers have started combining wheat while just finishing the second cut of hay, heading into a busy and stressful...
Blackstock News
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. This fabulous one-day fair offers free admission, 4H shows...
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS
Durham Region Health Department assesses the impacts of Solar UV Radiation and Vector-borne disease
BRANDON CLARK The Standard BROCK: Brock Township met in the Council Chambers on Monday, July 28th, where representatives from the Durham...
Not Disabled just differently abled
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It doesn't seem that long ago, when I was in high school. A gang of us would gather at lunch and head to...
Movement for Life: Misconceptions
by Lauren Walker Over the years I've heard a lot of misconceptions about exercise. These false ideas can discourage people from...
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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