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Would you rather be the oldest one in the gym or the youngest one in a nursing home?
By Lauren Walker Working with seniors over the years, I’ve come to learn how priorities change as people age. It becomes about...
Lauren Walker
Jan 162 min read
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Living is hard but God sees us in our struggles
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley My husband says, "Dying for Christ is easy but living for Him is the hard part!" My faith has always been...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 162 min read
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DementiAbility and Memory Loss
by Susan Adams and Tammy Fisher I’d like to introduce you to a unique and innovative approach designed to help people living with...
Tammy Adams
Jan 163 min read
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The Standard
Jan 160 min read
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The Standard
Jan 160 min read
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North Durham Family Health Team announces expansion to improve local services
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG : The North Durham Family Health Team (NDFHT) is expanding...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read
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Scugog's 2025 Baby New Year
SCUGOG: At 1:08 p.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd, at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, Breanne and waylon Skinner of Lindsay welcomed a baby boy...
darryl knight
Jan 91 min read
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McDonald's expands Lindsay's footprint to add a second restaurant
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Town of Lindsay has recently received a second McDonald's restaurant. Neal and Tanvi Bhatt...
Dan Cearns
Jan 92 min read
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Ross Memorial Hospital Team Member Gives Birth to First Baby of 2025
Ryan Young, RMH Communications and Public Affairs Officer KAWARTHA LAKES: “This completes our family,” says Lydia Schmid and Steve...
The Standard
Jan 91 min read
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What happens to your waste?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you heard of the Durham-York Energy Centre (DYEC)? Did you know the DYEC regularly...
Courtney McClure
Jan 92 min read
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Kawartha Lakes libraries offer exciting programs for all ages
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Public Library system is kicking off the new year with a variety of...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read
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Charlie McDonald acclaimed for second term as Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The city is celebrating the acclamation of Ward 7...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read
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Walk Softly: Baby It’s Cold Out there!
by Geoffrey Carpentier Well, we seem to be in a bit of a deep freeze at the moment. I know I don’t like waking up to these temperatures...
Geoff Carpentier
Jan 93 min read
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Late to the party
by Jonathan van Bilsen January 6th marks the Epiphany, a feast day celebrating the journey of the three wise men to Bethlehem, where they...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Jan 92 min read
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Snow blankets Beaverton in weekend snowstorm
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Beaverton residents are digging out after a historic...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read
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Survey seeks public input to shape housing and homelessness strategy in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read
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Councillors receive transportation master plan update
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Councillors were recently briefed on the...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read
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Durham RIDE program stops more vehicles, sees more charges
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM REGION: The 2024 Durham Regional Police Service Festive RIDE program saw an increase of vehicles stopped...
Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read
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Justin Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: No matter what federal party wins the 2025 election, Canada will have a new Prime...
Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read
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Funding applications open for Brock charity golf tournament proceeds
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local non-profit organizations in the Township of Brock have an exciting opportunity to enhance...
darryl knight
Jan 92 min read
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