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

Jonathan van Bilsen

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

by Tamara | May 21, 2020

About ten years ago, I met a man whom I considered being a fantastic photographer. My curiosity...

Cearra Howey

World Scout Jamboree brings Welsh Scouts to Port Perry

by The Standard | Aug 15, 2019

Port Perry was host to some special visitors from August 5th to August 8th. A large number of...

Dan Cearns

Filling the time

by Tamara | Apr 30, 2020

It’s been a while now since the province of Ontario declared a state of emergency because of this COVID-19 situation. I understand if some people are getting a little bored while quarantining. If you are, I have some ideas of...

Geoff Carpentier

What’s so great about a dead tree?

by Tamara | May 14, 2020

We see them everyday and essentially most people just ignore them. Hundreds of thousands of dead trees were created a few years ago when the Emerald Ash Borer invaded North America. Communities rallied to cut them down and place...

Darryl Knight

Mariposa Lightning work overtime for series lead in OMHA Finals

by Tamara | Mar 13, 2020

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Mariposa Lightning are closing in on back-to-back...

Tina Y. Gerber

Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love by Tina Y. Gerber

by Tamara | May 21, 2020

The enemy we face, tries to lure us towards panic and worry. He has thousands of years of experience in tempting and appealing to man, hoping we will turn our backs on God. He is a liar and teller of half truths. His desire is...

Lauren Walker

Raising Our Immunity as a Community

by Tamara | May 21, 2020

I wondered how current events have influenced the community as a whole. We certainly cannot take for granted the gift of health. The effect on our environment at large has been truly monumental. It shouldn’t take a global...

News

Lane restrictions of Simcoe Street and Reach Street in Scugog

by Tamara | May 21, 2020 | Archives, News

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) and Reach Street (Regional Road 8) in the Township of Scugog. When: Ongoing to June 19. Unfavourable...