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Shawn Lackie
Jan 22 min read
Real Estate things to be thankful for
by SHAWN LACKIE Since we are still in holiday mode I did my 'Things to Be Thankful For' list and checked it twice. Goes something like...
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Courtney McClure
Sep 12, 20242 min read
Municipalities in Durham Region Collecting Donations for September
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard NORTH DURHAM : Did you know September is National Hunger Action Month? The Region of Durham and many other...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes expected to revisit Backyard Chickens issue next month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The issue of backyard chickens is expected to be discussed again, by the Kawartha Lakes...
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The Standard
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes short-term rental program work is "underway"
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes councillors heard an update on the implementation of the short-term rental...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Martha Casson is named Scugog's Senior of the Year
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Martha Casson has been selected as Scugog's Senior of the Year recipient. The award recipient was...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Multiple Townships lift burning restrictions and bans
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Townships of Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge have recently lifted their burning restrictions. At a...
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Dan Cearns
May 12, 20231 min read
SCAM ALERT
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Standard is aware of a new scam circulating regarding invoices. If you receive an invoice which asks...
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The Standard
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Tartan Day celebration 2023
SCUGOG: Tartan Day was officially recognized by the Government of Canada in 2009. The Declaration of Arbroath, which gave Scotland its...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Lumberjacks finish regular season with a couple of losses
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Port Perry Lumberjacks lost two close games to complete their 2023 regular season. At a rare...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Lake Scugog Enhancement Project takes a step forward with EA endorsement
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: After long discussions at two separate meetings, Scugog councillors have taken the next step with the...
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The Standard
Mar 9, 20231 min read
DDSB Welcomes Critically Acclaimed Author David A. Robertson
STEPHANIE AYLESWORTH, Communications Specialist, DDSB UXBRIDGE: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) recognizes Indigenous Peoples...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 9, 20231 min read
Residents invited to comment on proposed Sunderland water solutions
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Region of Durham is inviting residents to comment on a proposed solution for water supply, water...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Robert Rock named the Kawartha Conservation Board Chair
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog's Ward 3 Councillor, Robert Rock has been named the Kawartha Conservation authority board Chair....
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Dan Cearns
Mar 9, 20232 min read
DRPS to name Peter Moreira as the next Police Chief
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: After a selection process which took over two and a half years to complete, the Durham Regional Police...
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Courtney McClure
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Roy E. Carter Playground Scheduled for Replacement
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard BLACKSTOCK: The Township of Scugog will replace the Roy E. Carter Park playground in Blackstock. According...
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Courtney McClure
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Uxbridge Farmer's Market Reuniting With the Second Wedge Brewery in May
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Farmer's Market is moving back to the Second Wedge, on Sunday, May 7th. According...
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The Standard
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Names of Ontario impaired driving victims to be engraved on new memorial monument
OAKVILLE (GLOBE NEWSWIRE): The families of victims killed in crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs will soon have a provincial memorial...
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The Standard
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Public review on the Sunderland water system capacity in the Township of Brock
SUNDERLAND: The Regional Municipality of Durham has completed the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to plan for additional water...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Scugog Township welcomes MSIFN Chief for smudging ceremony
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) continue working on...
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Dan Cearns
Mar 3, 20232 min read
Scugog Township looking for resident input on their website redesign project
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog wants resident input on their website redesign project. Scugog council recently...
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