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Celebrate Canada’s 156th Birthday in Bobcaygeon
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: There are many Canada Day celebrations happening across the City of Kawartha Lakes and...
Courtney McClure
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Join Canada’s Birthday Celebration in Uxbridge
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge 2023 Canada Day celebrations will be hosted in Elgin Park. The Uxbridge Canada Day...
Courtney McClure
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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Canada Day events in Kawartha Lakes
KAWARTHA LAKES: There are plenty of exciting events planned for Canada Day in Kawartha Lakes this year. To help plan your Canada Day...
The Standard
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Canada Day celebrations returning to Port Perry's Palmer Park
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog will once again be celebrating Canada Day, in Port Perry's Palmer Park, on...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Erin O'Toole to wrap up his time as Durham MP on Canada Day
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Canada Day, on Saturday, July 1st, will be Erin O'Toole's last day serving the Durham riding, as the...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Despite concerns, Lindsay apartment proposal takes a step forward
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes council has decided to grant approvals for a proposed apartment...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Kawartha Lakes marks ALS Awareness month
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes marked June as ALS Awareness Month, at a meeting on Tuesday, June...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Kawartha Lakes firefighter awarded a bravery medal
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes volunteer firefighter was among several police officers and firefighters to be...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Beaver River chosen as the name for the new Beaverton public school
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has come up with a name for the new school which will combine...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Martha Casson is named Scugog's Senior of the Year
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Martha Casson has been selected as Scugog's Senior of the Year recipient. The award recipient was...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Inset Photo: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly LaRocca and Durham MPP Todd McCarthy tie handmade flowers to the...
The Standard
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Multiple Townships lift burning restrictions and bans
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Townships of Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge have recently lifted their burning restrictions. At a...
Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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The Bomb - A Retro 80's Live Experience
SCUGOG: The Bomb Retro '80s Live Experience will be at The Town Hall 1873 on June 24th. Show starts at 8 p.m. They are a professional...
The Standard
Jun 23, 20233 min read
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Scugog continues to struggle to hire crossing guards
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is among many municipalities struggling to attract and retain crossing guards. At...
The Standard
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Amplify Indigenous voices this Indigenous History Month
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Did you know June is Indigenous History Month across Canada? According to the Scugog...
Courtney McClure
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Durham MP Erin O'Toole makes final House of Commons speech
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham riding MP Erin O'Toole made his final speech in the House of Commons as the riding's...
Dan Cearns
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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TLDSB gathers feedback at their first Student Voice Summit
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) is taking students’ opinions into...
The Standard
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Kawartha Lakes health unit committed to learning from wildfire smoke event
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is treating the recent wildfire...
Dan Cearns
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Smallmouth Bass capital logo created for Brock Township
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has had a new logo created, to commemorate their title of 'Smallmouth Bass Capital...
Dan Cearns
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Fire at Manvers One Stop Restaurant and Convenience prevented
JAMES J. GREEN, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Spontaneity, like rain, can either be a bad thing or a blessing. This past Monday morning,...
James J. Green
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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