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Oliver Jr set for the stage in Sunderland
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Opening night is fast approaching for the latest theatrical offering from the Sunderland Lions...
darryl knight
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Bakersville Returns!
TRACY PASTIC Bakersville/Special to The Standard SCUGOG: Bakersville, the Animated Gingerbread Village, is returning once again, to the...
The Standard
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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Local group nearing their goal for a Bill Lishman memorial structure
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: A group raising funds for a statue to honour the life of Bill Lishman is getting close to reaching their...
Dan Cearns
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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A night of musical happiness ‘80s style, just in time for Christmas!
SCUGOG: Local Favourites, The Bomb Retro ‘80s Live Experience are back at The Port Perry Town Hall Theatre on December 1st. This time...
The Standard
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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Celebrate Lucy Maud Montgomery Day on October 28th
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: One of Canada’s most notable authors will be celebrated throughout the day in Leaskdale on Saturday,...
darryl knight
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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The Artist Within by Lauren Walker
Great things are happening and I’m so pleased to share my adventures. I’ve been busy chasing my dreams! The Port Perry Artists...
Lauren Walker
Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Brooks and Bowskill hit the stage with the Hometown Beauts in Greenbank
SCUGOG: Have we got a show coming up for you. If you are into hearing just how much guitar talent, superb harmonies and fun the Greenbank...
The Standard
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Celebrating October as Canadian Library Month
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: October is Canadian Library Month. During this month, there are many ways to support your...
Courtney McClure
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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Local Artist’s Exhibition benefits breast health care at RMH
Kim Coulter, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Brenda Benedet knows all of her life experiences have led her to her...
The Standard
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Town Hall: bringing theatre to the community since 1873
PORT PERRY: Did you know the Town Hall 1873 Theatre wasn’t always a theatre? Port Perry has been home to the Town Hall 1873 Theatre for...
The Standard
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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Illuminate Port Perry at the Kent Farndale Gallery
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Get ready to see your town illuminated by a local artist. Kelsey McKitterick, is showcasing her...
Courtney McClure
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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The Artist Within
by Lauren Walker Autumn is afoot, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s lovely to see the colours change and feel the crispness in the air....
Lauren Walker
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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Culture Days Returns to Scugog for a Day of Fun and Festivities
Jesse Wheelock, Events Coordinator SCUGOG: Scugog Arts presents Culture Days, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, September 23rd, at...
The Standard
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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Art on the Fringe Festival returns to Uxbridge
JANE BUTLER & DEBBIE PARK Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: Once again, the long-running Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival is happening...
The Standard
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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Calling all teens to the Uxbridge Library
COURTNEY MCCLURE The Standard UXBRIDGE: Do you have all of the mandatory volunteer hours you need to graduate high school? If not, the...
Courtney McClure
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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Meet Ontario’s newest Poet Laureate serving the Township of Scugog
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is proud to announce its first Poet Laureate, Hollay Ghadery. Hollay will soon compose poetry to capture...
The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Nate Haller is this year's headliner at the Port Perry Fair
In his short time since his breakout on the country music scene Nate Haller has already made his mark as Canadian country’s can’t miss...
The Standard
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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Local Leah Daniels opening this year's Port Perry Fair concert
To say that Leah Daniels’ career has been a whirlwind to this point would be an understatement. From watching her single “Go Back”...
The Standard
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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Nick Vanderzwet, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are capable of taking beautiful photographs. The question is, can they...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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Join the Photo Essay contest at Scugog Library
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Attention all teens: get your cameras ready and start snapping! The Scugog Memorial Public Library...
Courtney McClure
Aug 24, 20232 min read
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