The story behind the person: Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley
by Jonathan van Bilsen North Durham and Kawartha Lakes has welcomed a unique addition to its charming downtown, the Town Trolley. This...
top of page
Dan Cearns
Sep 42 min read
Freshness is the key for the new Mary Brown's restaurant in Port Perry
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Mary Brown’s Chicken in Port Perry is offering people a unique dining experience. “Mary Brown’s is the...
63 views0 comments
Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 194 min read
The story behind the person - Janna Guido, Never Say Never
by Jonathan van Bilsen I first met Janna Guido, Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Ward 2, Scugog Township, at the Scugog Library, in Port...
48 views2 comments
Courtney McClure
May 292 min read
For the love of the theatre
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard SCUGOG: Theatre on the Ridge, a not-for-profit organization, has been a part of the Scugog and North Durham...
15 views0 comments
Jonathan van Bilsen
Nov 21, 20234 min read
The Story Behind the Person: Matt Passafiume, The Art of meade
by Jonathan van Bilsen Making wine is a talent and not something you perfect in a week or two. The art of winemaking takes years and...
56 views0 comments
-
Nov 21, 20234 min read
James and the Giant Peach comes to Lindsay
Colleen Green The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Flato Academy Theatre is proud to present the James and the Giant Peach play. It is based...
55 views1 comment
-
Nov 14, 20233 min read
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Faith Christian Fellowship will be...
37 views1 comment
Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 17, 20234 min read
Marc Gibbons, a Story that Needs to be Told
by Jonathan van Bilsen My legs are still a bit sore from completing the Port Perry Pedals event a few weeks ago, but I am very glad I was...
147 views0 comments
Jonathan van Bilsen
Sep 19, 20234 min read
Jenna Boucher: Two Blokes and a Lady
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Cider, mostly apple cider, has been in existence for a very long time. In our region,...
95 views2 comments
Jonathan van Bilsen
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Nick Vanderzwet, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
The Story Behind the Person by Jonathan van Bilsen Many people are capable of taking beautiful photographs. The question is, can they...
44 views0 comments
The Standard
Jul 26, 20233 min read
The Story Behind The Person: Suzanne Garriock, The Violin is a way of life
by Jonathan van Bilsen Music is a fundamental trait, which many people experience, whether it is listening to your favourite tune,...
52 views0 comments
The Standard
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Low & Low Funeral Home
FEATURE: Serving our community for over 156+ years The original furniture and funeral business was started by John McGuire, who had been...
36 views0 comments
The Standard
Jun 30, 20232 min read
The Port Perry Fair
FEATURE: Serving our community for over 156+ years Since 1853, the Port Perry Agricultural Society has been running Fairs in Scugog. That...
44 views0 comments
The Standard
Jun 30, 20231 min read
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
FEATURE: Serving our community for 156+ years St. John’s Presbyterian Church on 319 Queen Street, has served the community of Port Perry...
22 views1 comment
-
Jun 29, 20231 min read
The BOMB a huge success
COLLEEN GREEN, The Standard SCUGOG: The Bomb Retro '80s Live Experience played at The Town Hall 1873 on Saturday, June 24th to a huge...
66 views1 comment
The Standard
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Canada Day Cake
INGREDIENTS Cake: 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 3 eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature 2...
15 views0 comments
The Standard
Jun 23, 20231 min read
Woodchip Wednesdays in Lindsay
KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes is excited to share some of our great diversion programs available to residents this summer through our...
19 views2 comments
The Standard
Jun 23, 20232 min read
7 tips to protect your pig farm
(NC) As an expert running your own operation, large or small, you already know the importance of protecting your livestock from threats...
14 views1 comment
The Standard
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Is your home ready for you to age in place?
(NC) Canadians are increasingly hearing about a phrase that could shift how they view home designs – “aging in place.” The point of this...
25 views2 comments
Courtney McClure
Jun 15, 20232 min read
How Can You Celebrate the Environment in 2023?
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard Canadian Environment Week 2023 started on June 4th and ended on June 10th. However, Canadians are still...
18 views2 comments
bottom of page