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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
5 days ago2 min read
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Kawartha Lakes and Museum formalize partnership agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes recently solidified its...
darryl knight
Mar 52 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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Durham Catholic District School Board named one of Canada's top employers
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) has been named one of the top 300 employers in...
Dan Cearns
Jan 302 min read
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Suspect arrested after threats made at Port Perry High School
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG : A 14-year-old boy has been arrested for making threats at Port Perry High School. The incident occurred...
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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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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New approach to school bus cancellations introduced in Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Families in the City of Kawartha Lakes can expect a more localized approach to school bus...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Fleming College launches new program to address local healthcare needs
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Fleming College is responding to the critical need...
darryl knight
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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What can you do to help Ontario turtles?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard In Ontario, female turtles nest during the spring, usually in late May or early July. Eggs typically hatch...
Courtney McClure
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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TLDSB staff member recognized with an achievement award
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A local Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) staff member was recognized with an...
Dan Cearns
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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Port Perry High School's Abigail Folk Shines at U18 World Championships
Stephanie Aylesworth, Communications Specialist DDSB Port Perry High School is beaming with pride as one of its own, Abigail Folk, made...
The Standard
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Local, regional and provincial officials stress vigilance regarding the return to school
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Officials are conveying safety first, with the return of the school year happening this...
darryl knight
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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TLDSB welcomes a new student trustee
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) has welcomed a new student trustee. At a...
Dan Cearns
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Uxbridge Secondary School Tigers football makes triumphant return
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Secondary School (USS) Tigers' football team is set to make a comeback this September,...
darryl knight
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Upcoming events at the Sunderland Library
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Summer is in full swing, and the Sunderland branch of the Brock Township Library is excited to announce...
darryl knight
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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Soroptimist International recognizes four graduating students for their positive influence on others
Carolyn LaPorte Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were...
The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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TLDSB school honoured for fundraising success
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) school has been named one of Ontario’s top...
Dan Cearns
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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Two students seek help from Kawartha Lakes to get Fleming College to change their programming decision
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two Fleming College students are turning to the City of Kawartha Lakes for help, after the...
Dan Cearns
May 14, 20242 min read
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Local high school students bring their thoughts to Kawartha Lakes council
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Two local I.E. Weldon Secondary School students addressed Kawartha Lakes Council recently in...
Dan Cearns
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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