October - 2024 4/5

Oct 105 min read

Zephyr & Sandford news

by Pat Asling Autumn is definitely in the air, with morning temperatures dipping into low single digits. That’s ok as long as no frost is...

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The Standard

Oct 102 min read

Blackstock news

by Janet Van Camp George and Pat Obstfeld celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the Blackstock-Nestleton...

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The Standard

Oct 90 min read

The Standard ePaper - Kawartha/Brock - 101024

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The Standard

Oct 20 min read

The Standard ePaper - Kawartha/Brock - 100324

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The Standard

Oct 20 min read

The Standard ePaper - Durham - 100324

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Kawartha Lakes moves ahead with early-start approval for 2025 capital and special Projects

darryl knight

Oct 22 min read

Kawartha Lakes moves ahead with early-start approval for 2025 capital and special Projects

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter KAWARTHA LAKES: In a significant move towards improving infrastructure, the City of...

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Scugog looking at business program report and action plan

darryl knight

Oct 22 min read

Scugog looking at business program report and action plan

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: During the Township of Scugog council meeting, on Monday, September 23rd, members reviewed and...

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Standard classifieds for the week of October 3, 2024

The Standard

Oct 20 min read

Standard classifieds for the week of October 3, 2024

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What can you do to help Ontario turtles?

Courtney McClure

Oct 22 min read

What can you do to help Ontario turtles?

COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard In Ontario, female turtles nest during the spring, usually in late May or early July. Eggs typically hatch...

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Changing your perspective can change your World

Tina Y. Gerber McCurley

Oct 22 min read

Changing your perspective can change your World

by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley I will admit the last two years have been challenging with regard to health issues for both my hubby and...

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Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

darryl knight

Oct 22 min read

Health Department encourages parents to book eye examinations for school-aged children

Durham Region Health Department is encouraging parents of school-aged children to book an appointment for their child with a local...

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Town Hall 1873 Theatre Nears Project Completion: Final Phase of ICIP Accessibility and Renovation Improvements

The Standard

Oct 21 min read

Town Hall 1873 Theatre Nears Project Completion: Final Phase of ICIP Accessibility and Renovation Improvements

SCUGOG: Over the past year, Town Hall 1783 committee members have been working to modernize our presence at Town Hall 1873. With the...

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Uxbridge takes next step to try to bring in a new railway operator

Dan Cearns

Oct 22 min read

Uxbridge takes next step to try to bring in a new railway operator

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: After York-Durham Heritage Railway left Uxbridge, in 2023, the Township is moving on to the next...

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Jonathan van Bilsen

Oct 22 min read

What's new in the world?

By Jonathan van Bilsen I love technology and better ways of doing things. Here are some great inventions which have surfaced in the past...

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TLDSB staff member recognized with an achievement award

Dan Cearns

Oct 21 min read

TLDSB staff member recognized with an achievement award

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A local Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) staff member was recognized with an...

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How will forcing workers back to the office affect housing?

darryl knight

Oct 22 min read

How will forcing workers back to the office affect housing?

By Shawn Lackie The housing industry seems to be going through a massive slowdown these days, the likes of which we haven’t seen since...

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Geoff Carpentier

Oct 23 min read

Walk Softly – Never Lose Focus

by Geoffrey Carpentier As many of you know, I do some international nature guiding, both on land and at sea. Recently, I had the...

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Uxbridge Scouts provide an update on their summer trip to Iceland

Dan Cearns

Oct 21 min read

Uxbridge Scouts provide an update on their summer trip to Iceland

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Members of council recently received an update from the 1st Uxbridge Scouts on their trip earlier...

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Movement for Life: October 3, 2024 edition

Lauren Walker

Oct 22 min read

Movement for Life: October 3, 2024 edition

by Lauren Walker The Exercise and Diabetes Connection We have worked with many clients with diabetes. Most of them are fully functional...

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Standard column from Kawartha Lakes Councillor Ron Ashmore

The Standard

Oct 22 min read

Standard column from Kawartha Lakes Councillor Ron Ashmore

by Ron Ashmore The 2024 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo has arrived in Lindsay. As Co-Chair of the Special Events and Special...

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