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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
Leafs predictions
Another NHL hockey season is approaching quickly, which means it is time for me to make some...
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Editorial
World News Day
Making a positive difference to someone’s life is the greatest gift a journalist can give. Perhaps...
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Geoff Carpentier
Nature suffers from short-sighted decisions
I have never sat on municipal council, nor have I ever been a politician of any stripe. But I have...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Ma Petite Tête de Fromage
I recently wrote an article on a trip to the east coast, and it made me think about an adventure I...
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HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS
Lauren Walker
The Artist Within by Lauren Walker
Life is about risk. It’s about making choices, as to which direction we want to go....
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Tina Y. Gerber
Finding Grace by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
How does one find grace in the face of adversity? I feel it’s an ongoing learning process we...
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News
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Residents invited to hear Chief Kelly LaRocca speak ahead of Truth and Reconciliation Day
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The public is invited to hear from, Mississaugas of Scugog Island...
Arts & Entertainment
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Record tie in Blueberry Pie contest
SARA PUCKRIN, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: We have never had a tie in the contest’s...
COVID-19, COVID-19, COVID-19 NEWS: NOTICE OF CLOSURES, COVID-19 News: notice of re-opening
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HKPR health unit prepares for the autumn virus season
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...
Sports, Wheels
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OTF Grant Stimulates Local Lawn Bowling Club
BILL MINOR, Port Perry Lawn Bowling Club SCUGOG: On Friday, September 16th, MPP Todd McCarthy met...
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
