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New merged health unit to look at meeting attendance options in February
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The newly merged Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland, Peterborough (HKNP) Health Unit is going...
Dan Cearns
Jan 231 min read
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Strike averted at Ontario colleges by mediation agreement
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the College Employer Council (CEC)...
Dan Cearns
Jan 162 min read
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Party misfortunes
DAN CEARNS The Standard In one of my more recent columns, I referenced the situation of former female Prime Minister Kim Campbell. Right...
Dan Cearns
Jan 162 min read
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Lumberjacks shredded by Cougars in latest game
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were mauled by the Schomberg Cougars during their only game of this week, on...
Dan Cearns
Jan 161 min read
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McDonald's expands Lindsay's footprint to add a second restaurant
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Town of Lindsay has recently received a second McDonald's restaurant. Neal and Tanvi Bhatt...
Dan Cearns
Jan 92 min read
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Durham RIDE program stops more vehicles, sees more charges
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM REGION: The 2024 Durham Regional Police Service Festive RIDE program saw an increase of vehicles stopped...
Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read
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Justin Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: No matter what federal party wins the 2025 election, Canada will have a new Prime...
Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read
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New HKNP health unit holds their very first board meeting
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The newly formed Haliburton, Kawartha, Northumberland, Peterborough health unit (HKNP) took...
Dan Cearns
Jan 92 min read
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Lindsay driver charged after collision in Emily Township
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A 35-year-old Lindsay man is facing multiple charges after a single vehicle collision in Emily...
Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read
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Lumberjacks score big in recent game against Golden Hawks
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks scored a decisive win over the Caledon Golden Hawks in a game on Sunday, January 5th...
Dan Cearns
Jan 92 min read
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Kawartha Lakes Police Service Chief speaks at a chamber event
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: New Kawartha Lakes Police Chief, Kirk Robertson spoke to the community, on several policing...
Dan Cearns
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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More women in power
Canada’s federal politicians are talking a good game about the future of women’s politics, but right now, I’m not sure Canada has a lot...
Dan Cearns
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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Uxbridge pivots focus on vacant railway station
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is amending their plans for the municipality’s currently vacant train...
Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Canada Post, CUPW continue to work through mediation process
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are...
Dan Cearns
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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Eagles soar over Lumberjacks
DAN CEARNS The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks lost their third consecutive game against the Clarington Eagles, at Scugog Arena, on...
Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Canada Post laying off workers during national strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: As postal workers across the province have hit the picket lines, Canada Post has been...
Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Uxbridge looking for fulsome report on traffic calming
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is looking to take a wholesome approach to traffic calming after seeing a...
Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Uxbridge deliberates 2025 budgets
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge Council received their 2025 capital and operating budgets. The decision came...
Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Time for trades
DAN CEARNS The Standard If the Toronto Maple Leafs’ recent loss to the Florida Panthers proves anything, it’s that this team needs to...
Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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