Ontario government introduces new energy act and plan
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is introducing an act to try to improve the energy supply across...
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darryl knight
Oct 311 min read
Scugog waterfront projects nearing completion
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At the recent Township of Scugog Planning and Community...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 312 min read
Vets Around the Corner
by Dan Cearns SCUGOG: For veterinarians Dr. Devon Barnes and Dr. Lindsay Patterson, the focus is on creating a comfortable and “fear...
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darryl knight
Oct 312 min read
Kawartha Lakes councillors approve new Committee appointments
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: With slightly more than two years remaining in the current term of council, some members have...
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darryl knight
Oct 313 min read
Scugog councillors hear housing proposal from seniors advocacy group
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Seeking the Township's support in promoting alternative, accessible, and sustainable housing...
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Jonathan van Bilsen
Oct 246 min read
The story behind the person: Clang, Clang Goes the Trolley
by Jonathan van Bilsen North Durham and Kawartha Lakes has welcomed a unique addition to its charming downtown, the Town Trolley. This...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 242 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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The Standard
Oct 172 min read
CCTV Camera System installed in Lindsay downtown: enhancing safety and security for all
KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Downtown BIA is thrilled to announce the installation of a state-of-the-art Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 172 min read
Polito Ford Lincoln provides community with service excellence
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Polito Ford Lincoln dealership has a reputation of giving customers excellent service. The...
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darryl knight
Oct 172 min read
Scugog Council receives update on 2024 Capital Projects
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently received a comprehensive update on...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 172 min read
Geoff Carpentier recognized for lifetime environmental achievement at a recent ceremony
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Local resident and columnist with The Standard, Geoff Carpentier has been recognized with a lifetime...
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The Standard
Oct 172 min read
WHAT’S NEXT – BOOM OR BUST?
By Shawn Lackie It’s a pretty safe fact, to say, the real estate market has been flatter than Frankenstein’s head of late, but where do...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 171 min read
Ontario government to consider buying back Highway 407
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Ontario provincial government is considering buying back a highway which runs through the Greater...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 101 min read
Photos: 150th anniversary celebrations for the Uxbridge Fire Department
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Brock Street was full of firefighters and fire vehicles on Saturday, October 5th as part of...
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The Standard
Oct 104 min read
Editorial: Simply Thankful
A cool shower, a warm jacket on a cool day, a blanket and a good movie, and/or a meal of your favourite comfort food. We have sooo much...
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Dan Cearns
Oct 102 min read
Kawartha Farmfest welcomes a new farm to their event
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Kawartha Farmfest is welcoming a new location for this year’s event, Shannon O’Donnell’s farm,...
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The Standard
Oct 102 min read
New mortgage rules really help out
by Shawn Lackie For those of us who carry a mortgage, the news released by OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions)...
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darryl knight
Oct 102 min read
Scugog councillors receive budget overview for 2025
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Work is underway on the 2025 municipal budget, with...
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