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The Standard
Jan 230 min read
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Brian Gribben: Leaving a Legacy
by Jonathan van Bilsen There is something exciting about seeing a new business take root in Scugog, especially when it brings fresh...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 164 min read
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City of Kawartha Lakes Business Leaders Named to 2025 JA Business Hall of Fame
Cody McIntyre, Director – Operations and Programs KAWARTHA LAKES: Every year, Junior Achievement of Northern and Eastern Ontario...
The Standard
Jan 162 min read
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Scugog drafts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure and service levels
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The township’s proposed 2025 operating budget, presented to...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Uxbridge council looks ahead to exciting 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is entering 2025 with optimism about the potential progress they will make...
Dan Cearns
Jan 161 min read
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Strike averted at Ontario colleges by mediation agreement
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the College Employer Council (CEC)...
Dan Cearns
Jan 162 min read
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Brock working to clear snow after historic blizzard
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township crews have been working tirelessly to clear the aftermath of the record-breaking blizzard that...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Scugog Library CEO highlights makerspace success in 2025 budget presentation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the council meeting on Monday, January 6th, Amy Caughlin, Chief Executive Officer of the Scugog...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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New approach to school bus cancellations introduced in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Families in the City of Kawartha Lakes can expect a more localized approach to school bus...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Ontario government announces new energy affordability programs
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is launching new energy related programs to help residents. The new...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Exciting new programs coming to Brock Township Public Library in January
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Brock Township Public Library is kicking off the new year with an array of engaging programs...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Members Night at North Durham Nature Club
by Jay Thibert Members Night, on Tuesday, January 28th, at North Durham Nature Club is always a great way to start the new year. There...
The Standard
Jan 161 min read
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CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE returns to the Port Perry Music Hall on March 8th
SCUGOG: John Stinson and the Classic Lightfoot Live – GORDON LIGHTFOOT Tribute show performed at the historic Town Hall 1873 music hall...
The Standard
Jan 162 min read
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Back and forth
by Shawn Lackie Don’t you just hate those year-end stories that talk about what went on last year and what to expect this year? Ya me...
The Standard
Jan 162 min read
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Lindsay Minor Hockey Association welcomes boundary changes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a landmark decision announced on December 17th, 2024, the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF)...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Where has the time gone?
By Jonathan van Bilsen Have you noticed how the second week of a two-week trip always seems to slip away faster than the first? It is as...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 162 min read
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Party misfortunes
DAN CEARNS The Standard In one of my more recent columns, I referenced the situation of former female Prime Minister Kim Campbell. Right...
Dan Cearns
Jan 162 min read
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Lumberjacks shredded by Cougars in latest game
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were mauled by the Schomberg Cougars during their only game of this week, on...
Dan Cearns
Jan 161 min read
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Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Well, we are getting back into the swing of things again! The holidays are over and the decorations away, trees gone to...
The Standard
Jan 165 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Just a reminder of the Blackstock Agricultural Society’s Annual Meeting and Potluck this week on Thursday, January 16th...
The Standard
Jan 161 min read
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