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The Story Behind the Person - Juan Coronado: Music is My Life
by Jonathan van Bilsen Juan Coronado’s name has circulated widely among music enthusiasts for years, and meeting him in person offered a...
Jonathan van Bilsen
Feb 194 min read
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Local entrepreneurs honoured for innovation and dedication
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes recently celebrated the accomplishments of local entrepreneurs, as...
darryl knight
Feb 192 min read
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Scugog approves feasibility study for Baagwating Park pond
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: At a recent council meeting, Grant Taylor, Director of Public Works and Infrastructure, presented the...
darryl knight
Feb 192 min read
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Editorial: Finding rest in a Winter Wonderland
Wow, after such a mild experience with winter, during 2024 and even most of January, things sure seem to have changed their direction....
The Standard
Feb 199 min read
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Kawartha Lakes advances Transportation Master Plan for future growth
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Local councillors took another step forward in planning for the future transportation needs of...
darryl knight
Feb 192 min read
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Welcome to Mi Pueblito Lindo
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: There is a new Mexican Restaurant in town, Mi Pueblito Lindo. A charming family-run gem nestled in...
Colleen Green
Feb 122 min read
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Scugog votes to maintain Canada Day celebrations despite funding shortfall
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog will move forward with a full-scale...
darryl knight
Feb 122 min read
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City of Kawartha Lakes Reviews Growth Management Strategy
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City councillors received a comprehensive...
darryl knight
Feb 122 min read
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What Goes Up Must Come Down #28
by Shawn Lackie When Tiff Macklem and the Bank of Canada announced another rate cut, on January 29th, it set the wheels in motion....
Shawn Lackie
Feb 122 min read
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Kawartha Lakes backs call for redistribution of property tax revenues
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a committee meeting on Tuesday, February 4th,...
darryl knight
Feb 122 min read
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Uxbridge careful not to rock the boat on U.S./Canada issues
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is being careful not to provide too much input into the national issues...
Dan Cearns
Feb 121 min read
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Peavey Mart closing all Canadian stores
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE/LINDSAY: Peavey Mart has announced they will be closing all of their Canadian locations, including...
Dan Cearns
Feb 53 min read
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MSIFN welcome announcement of no new airport coming to Pickering
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) are celebrating a recent announcement regarding...
Dan Cearns
Feb 52 min read
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Focus on infrastructure and community services as Scugog approves 2025 operating budget
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently approved the township's 2025 municipal operating budget, which includes a 6.6...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Editorial: Change is a part of reality
Well, here we go again. Another whammy to the continuity, structure and the very border of our Canadian lives. Let's take a knee and pray...
The Standard
Feb 55 min read
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Uxbridge council supports a 'Buy Canadian' policy
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is supporting a “Buy Canadian” policy, in principle, after, United States...
Dan Cearns
Feb 52 min read
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Brock begins 2025 budget deliberations
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: On Monday, January 27th, Brock Township Council convened to review the 2025 Draft Budget, with...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Ontario provincial election to be held on February 27th
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A date for the provincial election has officially been set. Ontarians will be going to...
Dan Cearns
Feb 52 min read
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Kawartha Lakes and Community Foundation finalize partnership agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Council meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, the City of Kawartha Lakes officially...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Lindsay residents push for four-way stop at busy intersection
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A petition advocating for a four-way stop at the intersection of Mary Street West and...
darryl knight
Feb 51 min read
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