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Katie’s Korner<br>KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard
Hello everyone, let me introduce myself, my name is Katie. I am a local, born and raised right here in Port Perry resident. I am a very...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20221 min read
The pros and cons of early retirement
Retirement is a milestone, often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20222 min read
What to do with your portfolio after 50
A fiftieth birthday is often characterized as a milestone moment. Despite that reputation, upon crossing the half-century threshold,...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Durham Region: Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS)
To help Durham Region residents take protective action during extreme heat events, Durham Region Health Department has implemented the...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Kawartha Lakes health unit cautions public about new COVID-19 subvariant spread
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local health officials are starting to see signs of a resurgence of COVID-19 spread in the...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20221 min read
The Town Trolley delivers seniors to the Uxbridge Scottish Festival Concert
PAULINE KIELY, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: At long last, it’s time to gather the clan, clap our hands, and kick up our heels in...
Colleen Green
Jul 14, 20222 min read
Part of the Team: RMH Auxiliary supports community’s new MRI
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Hospital Auxiliary can...
Colleen Green
Jul 9, 20222 min read
How to make grilling healthier
Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the...
Colleen Green
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Kayak Safety Tips
JANICE NICHOLLS, The Standard Summertime is here, and I’m just reminding people about water safety while you’re out on the water. As some...
Colleen Green
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Dr. Gargi Bhatia’s Caring Legacy will live on at Ross Memorial
RYAN YOUNG, RMH Communications & Public Affairs There are people who are so passionate about what they do, their work is not a job, or...
Colleen Green
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Uxbridge is “bridging the gap” for local seniors
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Colleen Green
Jun 23, 20222 min read
Important health, well water, waste disposal information in response to storm
DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is sharing important information for residents affected by the recent storm, including road...
Colleen Green
May 26, 20222 min read
Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Is Most Grateful for Local Community Support
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Fundraising Liaison KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is most grateful for the local community...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20222 min read
Summer fun for active seniors
Seniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20222 min read
Grateful patient and radiologist share impact of MRI in ’Every Picture Tells A Story’ appeal
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: There are moments from Kate Winn’s breast...
Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Ontario Giving Long-term Care Residents More Nutritional Choices and Variety
DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is investing over $40 million in additional nutritional support funding for long-term care...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit
The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20222 min read
Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes
VANESSA DE MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care CANNINGTON: The Ontario government is adding 73 new and 247 upgraded...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
$17.1 million investment will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and improve access to care
ALEXANDRA HILKENE, Office of Minister Elliott As part of its plan to build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system better prepared...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
Durham Police continue to see cases of seniors being targeted by scam callers
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) continue to hear about local seniors falling for scam calls, even...
Colleen Green
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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