Province funds one-time top up in funding for Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham
DOUG ELLIS, Office of Todd McCarthy, MPP Durham DURHAM: Palliative care connects Ontarians to comfortable and dignified end of life care,...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 24, 20232 min read
HKPR medical officer brings a local perspective to the Chief Medical Officer's report
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Lakes’ top medical officer echoed a number of points made by Ontario’s Chief Medical...
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Courtney McClure
Mar 17, 20231 min read
Let’s Reconnect for Seniors on March 25th
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The 'Let’s Reconnect' Seniors’ Information Fair is new to the Uxbridge community. It will be...
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The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Iconic Fenelon Falls Seniors' Centre Receives Generous Donation
CHERYL DYER, FFSC KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens' Club (FFSC) was selected by the 100 Women Who Care Kawartha Lakes as...
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The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Why invest in personal training?
People can get the wrong idea about what a Personal Trainer does. I've heard plenty of stories. It's important to invest in your health...
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The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Stay Active and Social
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard For many seniors, staying active and social is key to a healthy and enjoyable...
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The Standard
Mar 10, 20233 min read
Money management tips for retirees
What constitutes a perfect retirement is different for everyone. Some people may imagine spending their golden years fishing their days...
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The Standard
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Avoid these 4 charity scams
Charitable giving grew in 2021. Giving not only increased after COVID-19, but actually rebounded more than it had in a decade. People...
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The Standard
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Making EVs more affordable
ANGELA BISCHOFF, Director of Ontario Clean Air Alliance While Tesla has now committed to cutting the cost of its electric cars by half,...
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The Standard
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Signs transmission fluid is low
Vehicles require all sorts of maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. Contrary to popular belief, motorists need not be amateur...
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The Standard
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Three simple maintenance strategies which can keep cars running longer
The last few years have not proven the most advantageous times for new car buyers. According to a recent survey, buyers paid 12.2 percent...
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The Standard
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Celebrates Ag Safety Week: Safety is Our Promise
ROBIN ANDERSON, Communications Coordinator CASA/ACSA WINNIPEG, MB (COMMUNITYWIRE): This Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW),...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Scugog targeting a 2.5 percent tax increase for 2023 budget
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog council has set a target tax increase of 2.5 percent for this year’s municipal budget. The...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20231 min read
East Central Farm Show live at the LEX
THE STANDARD The East Central Farm Show will take place Wednesday, March 1st and Thursday, March 2nd, in Lindsay, Ontario, in the...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAU, Special to The Standard We have weathered the snowstorms of January. I hope everyone has been keeping safe and haven't...
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Courtney McClure
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Learn Goat Showmanship at Elgin Park
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Mrs. Stewart and Ms. Bidan are hosting a workshop on Goat Showmanship in Elgin Park, Uxbridge,...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Ukraine becomes the 178th state to be admitted to IFAD
ALBERTO TRILLO BARCA, IFAD ROME: Ukraine became the 178th country to be admitted to the International Fund for Agricultural Development...
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The Standard
Feb 16, 20233 min read
The Joys of Caring for Someone Living with Dementia
TAMMY ADAMS and SUSAN FISHER Caring for a loved one living with dementia is a unique experience that can bring great rewards and moments...
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Feb 16, 20233 min read
More should be done to encourage Ontarians to save for retirement
RUSS COURTNEY, Senior Media Relations and Digital Officer Financial Services Regulatory Authority CNW: A recent poll commissioned by the...
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The Standard
Feb 16, 20233 min read
Nurse Next Door celebrates new location in Uxbridge
Nurse Next Door announced its newest franchise location to service Uxbridge, Port Perry, Georgina, Innisfil, and Yorkdale, Ontario. The...
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