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Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling With all that has been going on between USA and Canada perhaps it is appropriate we start with recognizing the Canadian...
The Standard
Feb 123 min read
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Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton A movie production crew was filming along Brookdale Road this week, in the area of what was known by us older folk as the...
The Standard
Feb 121 min read
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Bobcaygeon News
By Patricia Dawson Come to Bobcaygeon for Frost Fest 2025. There will be fun activities for the whole family, from Friday, February 14th,...
The Standard
Feb 121 min read
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Uxbridge careful not to rock the boat on U.S./Canada issues
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is being careful not to provide too much input into the national issues...
Dan Cearns
Feb 121 min read
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The Standard
Feb 60 min read
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Peavey Mart closing all Canadian stores
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE/LINDSAY: Peavey Mart has announced they will be closing all of their Canadian locations, including...
Dan Cearns
Feb 53 min read
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MSIFN welcome announcement of no new airport coming to Pickering
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) are celebrating a recent announcement regarding...
Dan Cearns
Feb 52 min read
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Focus on infrastructure and community services as Scugog approves 2025 operating budget
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently approved the township's 2025 municipal operating budget, which includes a 6.6...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Editorial: Change is a part of reality
Well, here we go again. Another whammy to the continuity, structure and the very border of our Canadian lives. Let's take a knee and pray...
The Standard
Feb 55 min read
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Uxbridge council supports a 'Buy Canadian' policy
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is supporting a “Buy Canadian” policy, in principle, after, United States...
Dan Cearns
Feb 52 min read
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Brock begins 2025 budget deliberations
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: On Monday, January 27th, Brock Township Council convened to review the 2025 Draft Budget, with...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Ontario provincial election to be held on February 27th
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A date for the provincial election has officially been set. Ontarians will be going to...
Dan Cearns
Feb 52 min read
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Kawartha Lakes and Community Foundation finalize partnership agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Council meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, the City of Kawartha Lakes officially...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Lindsay residents push for four-way stop at busy intersection
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A petition advocating for a four-way stop at the intersection of Mary Street West and...
darryl knight
Feb 51 min read
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Scugog collision leads to serious injuries for Whitby woman
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A 21 year-old Whitby woman was injured in a collision, in Scugog, on the slippery day of Wednesday,...
Dan Cearns
Feb 51 min read
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An American Perspective
by Jonathan van Bilsen During these extraordinary times, it is refreshing to find an article capturing how people in the United States...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 52 min read
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Walk Softly - Great Horned Owl
by Geoffrey Carpentier If you ask anyone what sound an owl makes, they will likely respond “hoo-hoo” in a deep, resonant voice. However,...
Geoff Carpentier
Feb 53 min read
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Brock moves forward with Blackwater Bridge rehabilitation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is moving ahead with the rehabilitation of the Blackwater Bridge. At its council...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Re: Shaun Majumder on CREA
By Shawn Lackie I never really know when it's proper to share a personal anecdote. Some might find it self-indulgent. I always tend to...
Shawn Lackie
Feb 53 min read
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Local Therapy Horseback Riding Program seeking volunteers and donations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Riding horses can be a thrilling experience. However, did you know horses can be used in...
Courtney McClure
Feb 52 min read
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