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The Standard
Nov 21, 20240 min read
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Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day
Communities across North Durham and Kawartha Lakes paid their respects to those who have served and continue to serve our country at...
The Standard
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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The Story Behind the Person: Felipe Luzuriaga, Music Maestro Please
by Jonathan van Bilsen Durham Region is fortunate to enjoy a lively arts scene, and among its cultural treasures is the Durham Chamber...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Temporary bridge over Beaver River set to open in Beaverton
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Commuters in Beaverton will soon enjoy smoother travel, using the temporary bridge over the Beaver...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Hey, I Look Good for my Age
by Jonathan van Bilsen Imagine a tool which can calculate the age your face reveals; a new method which could someday revolutionize...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Scrap the tax?
By Shawn Lackie We all know politicians say the darndest things, especially when campaigning. I won’t go into the madness happening south...
The Standard
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Walk Softly – Strange Things Animals Do
by Geoffrey Carpentier I just returned from an adventure in Australia and Indonesia, and it got me thinking about strange creatures and...
Geoff Carpentier
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Hockey Night in Port Perry: A Star-Studded Charity Event at Scugog Arena
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Hockey fans, mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 30, as Scugog Arena hosts “Hockey Night in Port...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Kawartha Lakes unveils updated economic development strategy
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled its updated Economic Development Strategy for 2025 to...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Brock Township plans for fire department fleet future amid challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up for significant changes to its fire department fleet, facing both...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Geoff Carpenter speaking at the North Durham Nature Club this month
JAY THIBERT, NDN NORTH DURHAM: This month North Durham Nature (NDN) Club is hosting Geoff Carpentier, at 7 p.m., in Port Perry, at the...
The Standard
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Waterfront projects in Port Perry are nearing completion
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent Township of Scugog council meeting, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure Services,...
darryl knight
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat AslingNovember is well on its way but we have certainly had some wonderful autumn weather to work with. A few below-freezing...
The Standard
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Sympathy is extended to the family of Gord Paisley upon his recent passing. Mr. Paisley was a long-time educator and...
The Standard
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Lumberjacks drop Remembrance Day game against the Eagles
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks fell to the Clarington Eagles in their lone game of the weekend on Sunday, November...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Cambridge St. United Church Choir Fondly Recounts Singing at Carnegie Hall
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In late May 2024, the Cambridge Street Singers participated in a mass choir at Carnegie...
Courtney McClure
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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HKLN, HKPR release situational report on the drug poisoning crisis
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland (HKLN) Drug Strategy and the Haliburton,...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Uxbridge looks at making GPA meetings more efficient
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge council recently discussed how they can run their General Purpose and Administration...
Dan Cearns
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Bakersville Returns!
Tracy Pastic, Bakersville SCUGOG: Bakersville, the Animated Gingerbread Village is returning once again to the Scugog Memorial Public...
The Standard
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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A Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Cambridge Street United Church is hosting a Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens on Wednesday,...
The Standard
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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