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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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Kawartha Farmfest welcomes a new farm to their event
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Farmfest is welcoming a new location for this year’s event, Shannon O’Donnell’s farm,...
Dan Cearns
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Lewis family hosts annual Threshing Day event
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: This Sunday, July 21st, the Lewis Family invites the community to their annual Threshing Day...
darryl knight
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Ross Doble Inc. Customer Appreciation Celebration
JUDY HOWE Ross Doble Inc. SUNDERLAND: Ross Doble Inc. is proud to announce their Customer Appreciation Day, on May 11th. They are...
The Standard
May 1, 20241 min read
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Barry Timbers: The plowing match champion of champions
JAY MEILIUNAS The Standard The longest-standing Canadian Plow Champion, in the history of the Organization, Barry Timbers, has...
The Standard
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Local high school students bring their thoughts to Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local I.E. Weldon Secondary School students addressed Kawartha Lakes Council recently in...
Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard The rainy days have motivated me to take time to clean out and spruce up the tired winter...
darryl knight
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Uxbridge plucks plan for backyard chickens
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: In keeping with a recent report from the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC), as well as...
darryl knight
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Top trends in gardening
Helen Nicolaou, Pine Ridge Garden Club With the first day of spring behind us, we can now enjoy the extra daylight hours planning how to...
The Standard
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...
Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20241 min read
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Celebrating Champions for over a century at the Royal Winter Fair
ONTARIO: Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country. The Royal Agricultural...
The Standard
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Uxbridge Farmer Wins Healthy Water Award
UXBRIDGE: The Healthy Water award has been given to Mike Lanigan, from Uxbridge Township. The Healthy Water award is apart of the annual...
The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Collaborative opportunity becomes reality for two local groups
KAREN YELLOWLEES, Durham Federation of Agriculture Administrative Coordinator DURHAM: Two active groups in the Durham Region farming...
The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Durham Region
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: According to a press release, sent out early this month, the Durham Region Health Department...
Courtney McClure
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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Rotary Club continues to lead to way on sustainability in Uxbridge
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Rotary Club of Uxbridge recently received approval to work with the township on a local...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Sunderland Fair set for Sept. 12 and 13
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SUNDERLAND: Celebrating the agricultural heritage of the community and the theme of ‘pumpkins’ the Sunderland...
darryl knight
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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The Life of a Large Animal Veterinarian
SAM ODROWSKI The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While a vast majority of veterinarian students lean towards the small animal side of medicine,...
Sam Ordowski
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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New STEMteprise Educational Program Brings Agriculture to Ontario Classrooms
Victoria Berry, Grain Farmers of Ontario Good in Every Grain, the public outreach campaign from Grain Farmers of Ontario today launches...
The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Homestead caps a successful first year of Honey for Hospice
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Homestead Furniture and Appliances, in Port Perry, has completed a successful year-long fundraiser for...
Dan Cearns
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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Autumn Native Plant Sale Open, new garden kits available
KAWARTHA CONSERVATION KAWARTHA LAKES: With the dog days of summer upon us and the crisp autumn air not far off, Kawartha Conservation is...
The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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