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Colleen Green
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Some local schools return to in class sessions
by The Standard | October 24, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Some-Local-Schools-In-class-Jan-28th-2021.m...
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Colleen Green
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Local health, political officials provide COVID-19 related updates
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With Ontario currently in another state of emergency,...
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Colleen Green
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Ontario keeping students in virtual learning for another two weeks
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: With daily COVID-19 cases continuing to rise...
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Colleen Green
Dec 3, 20202 min read
Colour system released for COVID-19: explained
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard The province, including Durham Region, has released a new response for the COVID-19 pandemic. This...
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Colleen Green
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Potential Covid-19 workplace solution, created by local business
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard SCUGOG: Lev-Co has created an air filtration system, designed for meeting rooms and lunchrooms to capture...
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Colleen Green
Oct 29, 20202 min read
Durham Regional Transit introduces ‘On Demand’ service for people with disabilities
by The Standard | Ocobter 29th, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DRTC-Intros-On-Demand-Service-Oct...
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Colleen Green
Oct 29, 20201 min read
The latest COVID-19 case numbers in Kawartha, Durham
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: As daily COVID-19 case numbers start to spike in...
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Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20202 min read
Brock moving forward with arena plan while under uncertain pandemic climate
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: Township of Brock council received an update recently regarding...
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Colleen Green
Oct 1, 20201 min read
The Uxbridge Public Library is updating their service
The Uxbridge Public Library is updating their service by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-cont...
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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Brock Township to reopen all three municipal arenas
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock has decided that all three of their...
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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Uxbridge council will be continuing virtual meetings for the rest of 2020
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: “This will most likely be the new normal for the foreseeable future,” said Councillor Gordon...
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Colleen Green
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Ontario taking month long pause on easing virus restrictions
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has put on hold any...
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Colleen Green
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Summer isn’t over yet: the Uxbridge pool is opening
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Pool will re-opened on September 8th. To meet the Durham Region Public Health...
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Colleen Green
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Innovative projects will train and re-train thousands for in-demand auto sector jobs
The Ontario government is investing $9.3 million in 11 training projects, to help approximately 2,000 students and job seekers prepare...
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Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20203 min read
Brock council not ready yet to lift state of emergency
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is taking a cautious approach regarding...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20202 min read
Province adding funding options with back to school looming
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: With school boards looking for more funds,...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20202 min read
Province announces relief funds for local municipalities
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario provincial government officials have...
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Colleen Green
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Ross Memorial Hospital Expands Visitor Guidelines
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Colleen Green
Aug 6, 20202 min read
Parks in Uxbridge reopened as part of stage 3
COURTNEY McCLURE, for The Standard UXBRIDGE: The playground equipment at Uxbridge’s Elgin Park and other parks in the surrounding area...
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Colleen Green
Aug 6, 20203 min read
If in Doubt – Check it out!
NORTH DURHAM: At this point in the pandemic, our strongest piece of advice to this community and region is simple: If in doubt, check it...
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