Ron Ashmore, a boots on the ground councillor
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Ward 6 Councillor, Ron Ashmore, hosted two town hall meetings recently. The first one was in...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes Mayor stresses kindness in Christmas message
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor, Doug Elmslie stressed the importance of kindness in a holiday...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Province to expand sales of beer, wine and cider in 2026
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is looking to allow sales of beer, wine and cider in more stores...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Charlie McDonald becomes the newest Kawartha Lakes deputy mayor
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new Kawartha Lakes deputy mayor was acclaimed at a meeting, on Tuesday, December 12th. At the...
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Courtney McClure
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Enjoy Christmas Dinner at St. Paul’s Anglican Church
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: If you are in need for a hot meal or will be alone on Christmas Day, you are invited to St....
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Dan Cearns
Dec 18, 20232 min read
BGC Kawarthas receives a grant from Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes (BGC Kawarthas) is one of 11 organizations who...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes approves remaining budgets, brings tax increase down to 2.94 percent
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: After completing budget deliberations on Tuesday, December 5th, the City of Kawartha Lakes has...
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Courtney McClure
Dec 13, 20232 min read
What Happens At A Place Called Home?
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Did you know there are no designated warming shelters located in the City of Kawartha...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes launches short-term rental hotline
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has officially launched its hotline to deal with residents' issues...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes trustee becomes the Chair of the TLDSB
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes trustee has been named the Chair of the Trillium Lakelands District School Board...
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darryl knight
Dec 13, 20231 min read
Under-18 AAA All Star Game coming to Port Perry on New Year’s Eve
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard New Year’s Eve celebrations will begin a little earlier in Port Perry this year, with the recent...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 13, 20231 min read
HKPR continues to explore possible merger with a local health unit
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is continuing to explore a...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 7, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes Police looking for public's help on theft case
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Police Service is looking for the community’s help in identifying a person who...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Santa Claus to ride through local Kawartha Lakes communities
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Santa Claus will be getting quite the workout, as he travels through local Kawartha Lakes towns...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes lowers tax increase to 3.58 percent with capital budget approval
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes approved their 2024 capital budget, at a meeting on Tuesday, November...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 5, 20231 min read
TLDSB honours communications staff for recent award win
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) honoured a few of their staff members, who...
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The Standard
Dec 5, 20233 min read
Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes Celebrates Fourth Year Anniversary
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes celebrates its fourth-year anniversary, bringing a proven charitable business...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes supporting a bus stop arm pilot project
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is supporting an initiative to make the roads safer for students and...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 28, 20232 min read
ETFO, government reach a tentative agreement at the central table
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario’s elementary teachers’ union and the Ontario government have reportedly reached an...
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