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The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Update from Kawartha Lakes Ward 6 Councillor
By Ron Ashmore 2023 was a very busy year, and 2024 is shaping up to be just as busy helping constituents. I had two very successful Town...
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Courtney McClure
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Celebrate February With the Frost Fest in Bobcaygeon
COURTNEY McCLUREÂ The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: This year, Bobcaygeon's annual Frost Fest will be held over the Family Day Long weekend,...
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Colleen Green
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Public Meeting well attended
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local residents were well represented at a Public Meeting held on Thursday, February 1st, at...
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Dan Cearns
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes marks Black History Month
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes marked February as Black History Month at their recent meeting on...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20241 min read
TLDSB accepts and approves boundary review recommendations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A number of changes are coming for several Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...
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darryl knight
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Seven new names to be inducted in the Kawartha Lakes Business Hall of Fame
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new slate of inductees have been announced for the 2024 Junior Achievement of Northern and...
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The Standard
Jan 30, 20242 min read
Kawartha Conservation elects new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024
KAWARTHA LAKES: To kick-off its 2024 Annual General Meeting, the Kawartha Conservation Board of Directors welcomed new leadership,...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 30, 20242 min read
New Kindergarten curriculum revealed, to go into effect in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is making changes to the Kindergarten curriculum, which will...
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The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read
HTM Insurance gifts Kawartha Lakes patients with support for Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: When HTM Insurance (formerly known as Hamilton Township Farmers Mutual Fire...
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The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read
CSRA Snowcross thrills fans in at Lindsay Exhibition Grounds
ROBIN VAN DER VLEUTEN The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: On January 27th and 28th, the Professional Snowcross Racers (CSRA) returned to the...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Rural homelessness
DAN CEARNS The Standard While in Ontario, we've benefitted from a slightly lighter winter season in terms of snow and ice through the...
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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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Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes Council seeks an update on signage issues
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes council is looking for a wholesome report on signage in the municipality,...
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The Standard
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Nominations Open – Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards
WILLIAM MCGINN, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES: Calling all Kawartha Lakes youth, between the ages of...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read
HKPR board to make a decision on the potential merger by the end of February
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is expected to make a decision...
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Tammy Adams
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Navigating Social Services: A Guide for Seniors
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Special to The Standard As our population continues to age, consequently the importance of understanding and...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read
HKPR focusing on required student immunizations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is continuing to try to get...
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darryl knight
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Little Britain Merchants score crucial win vs Lakefield
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard With their game in Uxbridge, on Friday, January 12th, postponed due to inclement weather, the Little Britain...
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Dan Cearns
Jan 10, 20241 min read
That Place on Cameron damaged in New Year's fire
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A fire damaged a Fenelon Falls business on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1st. According to...
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The Standard
Jan 10, 20242 min read
‘Raven, Rabbit, Deer’ kicks off 2024 on the Story Walk Trail at Ken Reid Conservation Area
KAWARTHA LAKES: In a delightful start to the New Year, Kawartha Conservation, in collaboration with the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, is...
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