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by Janet Van Camp St. John’s Cemetery on Edgerton Road is holding a memorial service on Sunday, September 8th, at 2:30 p.m. at the...
The Standard
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Photos: 2024 Blackstock Fair
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard The Blackstock Fair had great weather and excellent attendance. There was much to see in the Recreation...
The Standard
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Blackstock news
By Janet Van Camp St. John’s Cemetery on Edgerton Road is holding a memorial service on Sunday, September 8th at 2:30 p.m. at the...
The Standard
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Sunday, August 18th promises to be a busy day in Blackstock as the Lake Scugog Historical Society is setting up a...
The Standard
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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LCBO, Union reach a deal to end strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: It appears the dry summer is over in Ontario, with the LCBO and OPSEU ( Ontario Public...
Dan Cearns
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The 5th Annual Greensboro Drive Golf Fun Day was a huge success, with 27 golfers participating at Golfers’ Dream on...
The Standard
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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LCBO strike continues with discussions on provincial mandate
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) workers remain on strike as negotiations with the...
Dan Cearns
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Fair Book is online and the printed version will soon be available. Lots of opportunities to show in...
The Standard
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van CampBlackstock Truck and Tractor Pull is a wrap for this year, and what a fantastic weekend of noise, black smoke, and...
The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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Durham Chair updates council on Regional initiatives
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Chair, John Henry recently provided Scugog councillors with some information on Regional...
Dan Cearns
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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Ontario government implements automatic license plate renewals
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government introduced an automatic license plate renewal system, starting on...
Dan Cearns
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Blackstock euchre results
1. Ellen Gibson 2. Muriel Hooper 3. Elaine MacPherson 4. Elmo Gibson 5. Gina Hood Most Lone Hands: Gina Hood Low: Barb Swain Hidden...
The Standard
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Sympathy is extended to the families of Howard Bailey and Tara (Bailey)Taylor on the passing of their mom, Elaine...
The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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Blackstock euchre results
1/2 Tie Marg Cayer, Lorna Edgerton 3 Harris McClure 4 Bernita Blair 5 Doug Day MLH Harris McClure, Doug Day Low Alvin Foster
The Standard
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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Scugog Fire responds to early morning fire in Blackstock
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: On Wednesday, June 5th, at 2:07 a.m., Scugog Fire was paged to a fire at 13900 Old Scugog Road in...
Dan Cearns
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Leadership camp provides valuable opportunities for local youth
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry High School (PPHS) Leadership Committee has been hard at work since...
The Standard
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Attendance at the Annual Decoration Day Service at Cartwright Union Cemetery was excellent, with many families...
darryl knight
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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Dirt Bikes Rules and Regulations
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Have you seen dirt bikes and ATVs on your local roadways? While this may be a common sight in...
Courtney McClure
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Decoration Day at Cartwright Union Cemetery is this Sunday, June 9th, at 2 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the...
The Standard
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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York-Durham riding will offer a new look for the next Federal Election
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The next federal election is anticipated, on or around October 20th, 2025, though this date may...
darryl knight
May 29, 20241 min read
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