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by Faye Ashton Rain, Rain, go away, come again another day so we can actually get some farming done. I feel wherever you live the amount...
The Standard
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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by Faye Ashton Well, we buzzed through July. Time travels so fast now. We actually got more rain here at the farm last July than this...
The Standard
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton What a beautiful morning and a gorgeous place to live, this land of ours. On my walk this morning, I was mesmerized by the...
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Jul 24, 20242 min read
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by Faye Ashton It rained here and it rained there this week but not at the same time it seemed. We got a downpour on Wednesday late...
The Standard
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton In the past few weeks, some members of the Bethesda Reach Women’s Institute have enjoyed a couple of events with Durham...
The Standard
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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by Faye Ashton Monday morning, and the sun is shining! It’s been a hot, sultry and dreary week with rain daily. Wednesday evening’s burst...
The Standard
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton The storm Thursday evening, after a very sultry hot day, was rather frighting until the wind subsided. There was lightning...
The Standard
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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by Faye Ashton The month of June has seen our community's efforts in tending to the crops, with the ground being blessed with moisture...
The Standard
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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by Faye Ashton Reminder: for all those who are able to attend our biennial decoration service this year, we look forward to seeing you...
The Standard
Jun 6, 20242 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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By Faye Ashton We have almost spent the month of May and what are our memories? The older we get, time travels at an exceptional speed. I...
The Standard
May 29, 20242 min read
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Scugog marks National Public Works week
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog marked National Public Works Week, at a recent Planning and Community Affairs...
Dan Cearns
May 22, 20241 min read
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By Faye Ashton We were blessed with perfect weather for all to enjoy this Victoria Day weekend. Hopefully the farmers struggling with wet...
The Standard
May 22, 20241 min read
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Jacob Mantle to run for Conservative nomination for next federal election
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: While no federal election has been called, as of yet, the new riding of York-Durham has its first...
Dan Cearns
May 14, 20241 min read
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PPHS Volleyball crowned LOSSA Champions
MELINDA WINTER Special to The Standard The 2023-2024 volleyball season, at Port Perry High School (PPHS), has been nothing short of...
The Standard
May 8, 20242 min read
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Road closures on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures, on Reach Street and Sandford Road, in...
darryl knight
May 8, 20241 min read
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By Faye Ashton It rained again I thought I heard you say. Thinking of past years we gripe because of one condition and immediately end up...
The Standard
May 8, 20243 min read
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New North Durham Chamber of Commerce launched
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM: Three local Chambers of Commerce are coming together to form a new entity, the North Durham Chamber...
Dan Cearns
May 1, 20242 min read
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by Faye Ashton It’s amazing to watch the grass greening and the trees budding as each day we experience more daylight and warmer...
darryl knight
May 1, 20242 min read
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FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard April is fast coming to a close, giving us a real mix of snow, sleet, pellets, and rain, all...
darryl knight
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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