Photo Gallery: Remembrance Day
Communities across North Durham and Kawartha Lakes paid their respects to those who have served and continue to serve our country at...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
7 days ago4 min read
The Story Behind the Person: Felipe Luzuriaga, Music Maestro Please
by Jonathan van Bilsen Durham Region is fortunate to enjoy a lively arts scene, and among its cultural treasures is the Durham Chamber...
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darryl knight
7 days ago2 min read
Temporary bridge over Beaver River set to open in Beaverton
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Commuters in Beaverton will soon enjoy smoother travel, using the temporary bridge over the Beaver...
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The Standard
7 days ago3 min read
Scrap the tax?
By Shawn Lackie We all know politicians say the darndest things, especially when campaigning. I won’t go into the madness happening south...
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darryl knight
7 days ago2 min read
Kawartha Lakes unveils updated economic development strategy
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled its updated Economic Development Strategy for 2025 to...
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darryl knight
7 days ago2 min read
Brock Township plans for fire department fleet future amid challenges
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up for significant changes to its fire department fleet, facing both...
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The Standard
7 days ago1 min read
Geoff Carpenter speaking at the North Durham Nature Club this month
JAY THIBERT, NDN NORTH DURHAM: This month North Durham Nature (NDN) Club is hosting Geoff Carpentier, at 7 p.m., in Port Perry, at the...
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darryl knight
7 days ago1 min read
Waterfront projects in Port Perry are nearing completion
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent Township of Scugog council meeting, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure Services,...
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Dan Cearns
7 days ago2 min read
Uxbridge looks at making GPA meetings more efficient
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge council recently discussed how they can run their General Purpose and Administration...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 72 min read
Uxbridge setting a standard for veteran street signs
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is looking to set a consistent standard, in terms of honouring local...
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darryl knight
Nov 72 min read
Kawartha Lakes eyes Automated Speed Enforcement to curb speeding
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Drivers may soon face stiffer penalties for speeding, as the municipality considers an...
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darryl knight
Nov 71 min read
Operation Scugog launches 2024 Christmas Campaign
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: The holiday spirit kicks off this week, in Port Perry, as Operation Scugog began its 2024 Christmas...
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darryl knight
Nov 72 min read
Brock seeks community input on new MacLeod Park concept plans
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At a recent Committee of the Whole meeting, the Township of Brock presented two new concept plans for...
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darryl knight
Nov 74 min read
Scugog Councillors approve budget target increase for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At the Township of Scugog’s council meeting, on Monday, October 28th, Director of Finance, Laura Barta...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 72 min read
Uxbridge council hears from Durham police representatives
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Members of the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Board were on hand at an Uxbridge council...
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Dan Cearns
Nov 71 min read
Ontario government to give out new rebates in 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is proposing new rebates to be sent out to Ontario taxpayers and...
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The Standard
Nov 73 min read
Boomers, retirement and mortgages
by Shawn Lackie The baby boomer segment has been one of the most prolific, for ages, for a number of reasons. Music (hello classic rock...
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The Standard
Nov 75 min read
The Witness of Scars
This week's issue is about Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Indigenous Veterans Day, and all the other sacrifices we are indebted to which...
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darryl knight
Oct 312 min read
KHCAS Board resigns amid ministry takeover
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The entire board of the Kawartha Haliburton...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 312 min read
Province announces funding from two projects for Uxbridge
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: At a press conference, on Cemetery Road in Uxbridge, on Friday, October 18th, MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy...
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