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The Standard
Dec 21, 20242 min read
Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan Retiring in 2025
Ryan Young, Communications and Public Affairs Officer, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital President and CEO Kelly Isfan will be...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 21, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes Police Service Chief speaks at a chamber event
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: New Kawartha Lakes Police Chief, Kirk Robertson spoke to the community, on several policing...
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The Standard
Dec 21, 20242 min read
City Operating Grant allows BGC Kawarthas to expand Youth Services to Fenelon Falls
William McGinn, Communications & Marketing Assistant BGC Kawarthas KAWARTHA LAKES:  BGC Kawarthas, formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Canada Post workers return to work following CIRB ruling
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: After the postal strike was ended, because of a recommendation from the Canada...
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darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes sees success with short-term rental licensing program
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Tuesday, December 10th council meeting, Aaron Sloan, Manager of Municipal Law...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Port Perry Lumberjacks defeat Little Britain Merchants in Wooley Toss game
DAN CEARNS, The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks were able to squeak out a win, against the Little Britain Merchants, in their...
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darryl knight
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Charlie McDonald acclaimed for second term as Deputy Mayor of Kawartha Lakes
DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES : The city is celebrating the acclamation of Ward 7 Councillor Charlie McDonald as Deputy...
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darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes rolls out organics collection program
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The new year will see the City of Kawartha Lakes take a significant step toward environmental...
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darryl knight
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes receives funding to offset policing costs amid budget challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City staff and councillors have been busy for several months crafting the 2025 municipal...
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Tammy Adams
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Recreation Therapy for Seniors
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher I come from a recreational therapy background in long-term care, retirement, and the community, so this...
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darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...
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Dan Cearns
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Canada Post laying off workers during national strike
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: As postal workers across the province have hit the picket lines, Canada Post has been...
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Colleen Green
Nov 28, 20240 min read
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darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced plans to hold a by-election to fill the recently...
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darryl knight
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Kawartha Lakes strikes deal to expand bus fleet
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken a significant step to enhance its public transit system...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Federal government introduces legislation for a holiday GST/HST break
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Canadian government is introducing legislation which, if passed, gives residents a...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20242 min read
HKPR keeping an eye on trends of avian influenza
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is keeping an eye on the avian...
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The Standard
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Support for the Holiday Appeal ensures more Hopeful Moments
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: A devastating diagnosis upended the Shauf family, triggering a year of...
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