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Brock approves gravel road upgrade plan
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently approved a major investment in Brock's gravel road network, awarding a...
darryl knight
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Showcasing Community Spirit: Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Success of 2024 International Plowing Match
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the City of Kawartha Lakes Council meeting, on...
darryl knight
Apr 162 min read
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Scugog and Uxbridge moving forward with New Animal Shelter
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Townships of Uxbridge and Scugog are making...
darryl knight
Apr 32 min read
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Council delays electric vehicle charger installation due to budget concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Tuesday, March 18th, City of Kawartha Lakes...
darryl knight
Mar 263 min read
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Kawartha Lakes Council discusses roadway entrance infrastructure costs and responsibilities
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a recent City of Kawartha Lakes council meeting, staff presented a detailed report...
darryl knight
Mar 263 min read
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Brock Council Receives Capital Projects Status Report
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Local councillors recently received a detailed Capital...
darryl knight
Mar 262 min read
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Councillors consider sidewalk extension to Brock High School
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: A potential sidewalk extension which would connect the town...
darryl knight
Mar 192 min read
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City of Kawartha Lakes formalizes partnership with Kawartha Art Gallery
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In a recent move, to strengthen local arts and...
darryl knight
Feb 282 min read
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Theatre on the Ridge eyes long-term lease for Cartwright Old Town Hall
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent Township of Scugog Planning and Community...
darryl knight
Feb 282 min read
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Kawartha Lakes decides against municipal credit rating
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A municipal credit rating will not be pursued by the...
darryl knight
Feb 282 min read
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Renovation project for Foster Hewitt Auditorium moves forward
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The long-anticipated renovation, of the kitchen and bar area,...
darryl knight
Feb 282 min read
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Focus on infrastructure and community services as Scugog approves 2025 operating budget
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently approved the township's 2025 municipal operating budget, which includes a 6.6...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Sandford Natural Gas Expansion Project comes to completion
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Energy minister Stephen Lecce and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy were in Sandford, on Friday,...

Dan Cearns
Jan 232 min read
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Early ice request deferred as Brock considers facility limitations
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At the Brock Township council meeting, on Monday, January 13th, Wayne Ward, Director of Parks,...
darryl knight
Jan 232 min read
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Scugog drafts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure and service levels
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The township’s proposed 2025 operating budget, presented to...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Scugog Library CEO highlights makerspace success in 2025 budget presentation
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the council meeting on Monday, January 6th, Amy Caughlin, Chief Executive Officer of the Scugog...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Scugog Council decides not to proceed with the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project due to ballooning costs and risks
SCUGOG: During a special Council meeting, held on Monday, December 3rd, Scugog Council considered a confidential staff report, regarding...

The Standard
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Uxbridge to apply for grant for a new municipal pool
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is going to be applying for funding for a new pool to replace the aging...

Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Council approves contract for Scugog Line 4 repairs
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: On Monday, December 2nd, Scugog councillors reviewed a critical report from Grant Taylor, Director of...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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