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How to support local agriculture this fall

Oct 22, 20202 min read

How to support local agriculture this fall

The global pandemic that has upended daily life has exacted a toll on many industries. Businesses have been asked to close or temporarily...

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Colleen Green

Oct 22, 20202 min read

Gourds, squashes and pumpkins, oh my!

Autumn takes place during a time of year characterized by earthen-colored chrysanthemums, leaf-lined walkways and crisp autumn air....

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Colleen Green

Oct 22, 20202 min read

Explore a career in agriculture

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Colleen Green

Oct 22, 20202 min read

Autumn harvest fruits and vegetables

Food is a big part of fall, and farms play a significant role in seasonal celebrations. Each autumn, families plan apple picking...

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Canadian Foodgrains Bank aiding African communities

Colleen Green

Oct 22, 20201 min read

Canadian Foodgrains Bank aiding African communities

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank has been granted $2.3 million by the federal government for its projects to help African communities hit...

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Deliveries of food and essentials will continue into 2021

Colleen Green

Oct 15, 20202 min read

Deliveries of food and essentials will continue into 2021

ELRIC PEREIRA Office of the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is extending the Ontario Community Support...

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New micro-grant program will help combat social isolation

Colleen Green

Oct 15, 20202 min read

New micro-grant program will help combat social isolation

ELRIC PEREIRA, Office of the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is providing $467,500 to the Older Adult...

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Brock mayor provides clarity on current health

Colleen Green

Oct 15, 20201 min read

Brock mayor provides clarity on current health

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard BROCK: After missing the last couple of meetings of Brock township...

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Colleen Green

Oct 8, 20201 min read

Pumpkin pecan muffins

ingredients 300 grams oat flour, certified gluten free 20 grams double acting baking powder 2 grams/1 tsp cinnamon, ground 1 gram/1/2 tsp...

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Top 3 ways to protect your vehicle this season

Colleen Green

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Top 3 ways to protect your vehicle this season

(NC) After an uncertain spring and summer, many travelers are deciding to invest in personal vehicles as an alternative to mass transit....

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Colleen Green

Oct 6, 20201 min read

Changing oil for the changing seasons

(NC) With more Canadians choosing to travel in their car this year, it’s as important as ever to make sure your vehicle is running...

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Colleen Green

Oct 6, 20201 min read

Saving our barns

Saving our barns by The Standard | October 8th 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Heritage-Barns-Oct...

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Colleen Green

Oct 1, 20202 min read

Durham Region reports first human cases of West Nile virus illness this year

DURHAM: Durham Regiion Health Department has received confirmation of two human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) illness, the first human...

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Colleen Green

Oct 1, 20201 min read

Cynthia Davis named new Lakeridge Health CEO

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Colleen Green

Oct 1, 20201 min read

Ontario expands virus testing to pharmacies

by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Virus-Testing-Expands-Oct-1st-2020...

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Colleen Green

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province’s History

Office of the Premier TORONTO: The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization campaign in Ontario’s history. The...

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Colleen Green

Oct 1, 20202 min read

Oak Ridges Hospice secures funding to complete construction

Oak Ridges Hospice secures funding to complete construction by The Standard | October 1st, 2020 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/w...

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Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority CAO retiring

Colleen Green

Sep 24, 20202 min read

Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority CAO retiring

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Longtime Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority...

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Immediate proclamation of key sections of new trespass and food safety act will better protect peopl

Colleen Green

Sep 24, 20202 min read

Immediate proclamation of key sections of new trespass and food safety act will better protect peopl

WOODSTOCK: In order to keep people safe, the Ontario government is making it an offence to stop, obstruct, hinder or otherwise interfere...

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Colleen Green

Sep 24, 20201 min read

New targeted intake opens under the Rural Economic Development Program

LEAMINGTON: The Ontario government is committing nearly $1 million in cost-share funding, to help rural communities diversify their...

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