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Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Taking Action for Ontario’s Tender Fruit Growers
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Government of Ontario is investing $867,484 to support Ontario Tender Fruit Growers...
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Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Ontario Government Supporting Agricultural and Horticultural Societies in HAliburton-Kawartha Lakes-
KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock The Ontario government is taking action, to help support...
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Colleen Green
Aug 27, 20212 min read
Research Advancements to Generate Innovative Solutions to Address Emerging Industry Issues
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMFRA The Ontario government is investing $7 million into agri-food research projects which will...
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Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
Full In-Person LEX Opens September 17th, Runs for 10 days
HARRY STODDART, General Manager, Lindsay Agricultural Society KAWARTHA LAKES: The 167th Lindsay Exhibition will proceed as an in-person...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Ontario launches new program to recruit and retain staff in retirement homes
ELRIC PEREIRA, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Office The Ontario government is investing more than 2 million over two years to...
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Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20214 min read
Exercise and Falls Prevention Program
COURTNEY LATIMER, Exercise and Falls Prevention Program Assistant (Summer Student) DURHAM: Community Care Durham(CCD)’s Online Exercise...
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Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20212 min read
BBBSND expands to include seniors
AMY STEVENSON, Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator, BBBSND SCUGOG: Feelings of disconnection and loneliness are pandemic...
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Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20211 min read
Ontario Opening Temporary Road Test Centres
LEE ALDERSON, Communications Branch, Ministry of Transportation TORONTO/DURHAM: The Ontario government has opened temporary road test...
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Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20211 min read
Durham Region Transit’s youth loyalty fare incentive – Y10 monthly pass is back at an even low
DURHAM: Durham Region Transit (DRT) is pleased to announce the return of the Y10 monthly pass for youth, ages 13 to 19, for unlimited...
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Colleen Green
Aug 12, 20212 min read
Tips for first-time RV drivers
Whether it’s the welcoming weather or the chance to follow a favorite football team or, of course, the awe-inspiring scenery, summer...
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Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Additional funding to offset lost revenue from cancelled fairs and exhibits
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch OMAFRA The Ontario government is providing $1.1 million in additional funding to offer continued...
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Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Ontario Supporting the Wine Agri-Tourism Sector
CHRISTA ROETTELE, Communications Branch, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The Ontario government is launching a new Winery...
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Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Covid-19 Uncertainty Forces Cancellation of IPM 2021
ONTARIO PLOWMEN’S ASSOCIATION KAWARTHA LAKES: For the second year in a row, the Directors of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association have been...
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Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region secures OFT grant to recover post-pandemic
DENYSE NEWTON, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region DURHAM: At the end of last year, the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR)...
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Colleen Green
Jul 15, 20212 min read
How to build friendships in your golden years
Making friends as a child or even as a parent to school-aged children is relatively easy. Classrooms and school functions facilitate the...
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Colleen Green
Jul 8, 20211 min read
Ontario easing restrictions at long term care homes this week
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: As the Ontario provincial government continues to...
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Colleen Green
Jul 1, 20212 min read
Strawberry Shortcake
MAKES: Two, 8 inch cake layers GLUTEN-FREE, LOW FAT Ingredients Cake 360 grams egg whites, room temperature 310 grams granulated sugar 5...
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Colleen Green
Jul 1, 20214 min read
Diabetes and adolescents: a special guide for parents
During puberty, teenagers struggle with hormonal changes as well as their role/place in the world. Teenage years are fraught with mental,...
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Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20212 min read
OAAS welcomes new Agriculture Minister as part of the Provincial Cabinet shuffle
VINCE BRENNAN, Manager, Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies STIRLING: The Ontario government announced a shuffle in its...
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Colleen Green
Jun 24, 20211 min read
2021 Port Perry Fair has been cancelled
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard SCUGOG: The 2021 edition of the Port Perry Fair has been cancelled,...
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