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About The Standard
About The Standard
The Standard is the independently owned newspaper in North Durham. We offer local coverage of the news, politics, and sports that matter to Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock townships, and the Kawarthas.
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FEATURE COLUMNS
Dan Cearns
Outage reactions
While the recent Rogers services outage hampered businesses and residents across Canada, I think...
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Editorial
Dear Editor,
Several weeks ago, I saw a sign stating that the township was planning on cleaning up the Graffiti...
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Geoff Carpentier
Chipmunks – adorable but…
Although over 200 kinds of squirrels can be found across the globe. Of these, 25 are chipmunks,...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Danger, Will Robinson
I remember as a kid, watching Lost In Space, and seeing the robot zip all over the spaceship,...
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HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS
Lauren Walker
The Artist Within
Such amazing news, since we last left off! I am in the process of writing a book; alas, I need...
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Tina Y. Gerber
Tips you can add into your daily routine to help increase your energy level by Tina Y. Gerber
It’s important to listen to your body. If your sleep is off, you won’t feel energized...
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News
LatestProvince gives approval to tender new Beaverton Thorah Elementary School
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP NORTH DURHAM: As part of Ontario’s ongoing efforts to build and improve local schools, the province provided the Durham District School Board with approval to proceed to tender a...
Arts & Entertainment
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Immerse yourself in an evening of love!
CAREY NICHOLSON, General Manager/Artistic Director, Theatre3x60/Theatre on the Ridge SCUGOG:...
COVID-19, COVID-19, COVID-19 NEWS: NOTICE OF CLOSURES, COVID-19 News: notice of re-opening
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COVID-19 activity expected to continue to increase in Kawartha Lakes for the next couple of weeks
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: While the seventh wave of COVID-19 spread appears to be...
Sports, Wheels
Latest
Port Perry 2008 Softball Team advance to Provincial A Championships
LORILEE McKELVIE, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: after dropping the first game 8-0 to whitby...
Life After Gluten: Cookies & Bars e-Book
Seventeen delicious everyday recipes for the sweet-tooth novice, home cook and professional baker. READ MORE HERE.
Spotlight On Business
Carrier Information and Training
