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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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The Kawartha Arts Festival is back on Labour Day weekend
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Arts Festival is back for the 34th year and promises to be bigger and better than ever! Taking place in the...
The Standard
Aug 24, 20231 min read
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Art in the Park returns this weekend
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: One of Uxbridge's most popular summertime traditions returns this weekend, with Art in the Park...
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Aug 15, 20231 min read
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Nate Haller is headlining this year's Port Perry Fair
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Fair is back, and with it is its celebrated concert. The year's Fair will run from...
The Standard
Aug 15, 20233 min read
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Visit Impressions of Nature at the Scugog Library
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Library is hosting two local artists at the Kent Farndale Gallery, Terry Gill and Ann...
Courtney McClure
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Local student receives RCAF scholarship
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: A Port Perry teenager, Madeline Baldasaro, has received the Spirits of Central Region Gliding...
The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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Port Perry Fair is wired
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: This year's Port Perry Fair will be on Labour Day weekend from Saturday, September 2nd to Monday,...
The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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The Artist Within
By Lauren Walker As an artist, you'll be told "no" many times. I'm so unafraid of rejection that I have nothing to lose by going after...
The Standard
Jul 26, 20232 min read
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The Story Behind The Person: Suzanne Garriock, The Violin is a way of life
by Jonathan van Bilsen Music is a fundamental trait, which many people experience, whether it is listening to your favourite tune,...
The Standard
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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Outdoor movie nights back in Brock
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK TOWNSHIP: Local residents can relax under the stars and take in some recent Hollywood blockbusters this...
darryl knight
Jul 19, 20231 min read
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Local Uxbridge artists pitch tornado-themed sculpture
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: A trio of local artists recently appeared before council with an ambitious plan to replace a public...
darryl knight
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Uxbridge Scottish Festival returns July 22
UXBRIDGE: If you thrill to the skirl of the bagpipes, adore the aroma of fish and chips and Scottish meat pies, and marvel at the ability...
The Standard
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Anne of Green Gables returning to the stage in Uxbridge
MIKE BRIDGEMAN Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: 115 years ago, Lucy Maud (LM) Montgomery’s tale of a spirited, red-headed, orphan girl...
The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Kawartha Lakes Author finding success self-publishing
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Emma Couette is a 23 year old, young woman from Lindsay, and she has self-published...
The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Ontario Trillium Foundation grants a big boost for Scugog Council for the Arts
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Council for the Arts celebrated an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant they received, and...
The Standard
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Celebrate Canada Day’s Birthday in Cannington!
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard BROCK: Annual Cannington Canada Day Festival will be held Saturday, July 1st, in MacLeod Park, 72 Peace...
The Standard
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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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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