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Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes firefighter awarded a bravery medal
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A Kawartha Lakes volunteer firefighter was among several police officers and firefighters to be...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 29, 20231 min read
Beaver River chosen as the name for the new Beaverton public school
DAN CEARNS, The Standard BROCK: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has come up with a name for the new school which will combine...
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The Standard
Jun 29, 20231 min read
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Inset Photo: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly LaRocca and Durham MPP Todd McCarthy tie handmade flowers to the...
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The Standard
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Scugog continues to struggle to hire crossing guards
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is among many municipalities struggling to attract and retain crossing guards. At...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Air quality index now set at high risk in Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES/DURHAM: Local health units are warning about a recent change in air quality, due to forest fires....
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The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Thorah Concession Road 5, Watermain Construction
BROCK: Construction of a 300 millimetre PVC and 400 millimetre CPP Watermain on Thorah Concession Road 5 from Cedar Beach Road to Lake...
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The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Chalk Lake Springs temporarily closed during Lake Ridge Road construction
NORTH DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham, in cooperation with the City of Pickering, the Town of Whitby, and the townships of...
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Jun 15, 20232 min read
Kawartha Lakes takes next step in short-term rental property regulation
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken the next step in regulating short-term rental properties in...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Scugog Township moving forward with a service delivery review
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog is moving forward with a review of its municipal services. At a Special Council...
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The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read
What is National Indigenous Peoples Day?
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Scugog firefighters battle a stubborn fire on Scugog Island
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: A fire on Scugog Island, on Monday, June 5th, is estimated to have caused $1,250,000 in losses. Scugog...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Scugog council thanks crossing guards for their service
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog recognized their crossing guards for the work they do for the community, at a...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Kawartha Lakes paramedic Beatrice Frasca honoured with a provincial bravery medal
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In late May, Kawartha Lakes paramedic Beatrice Frasca received a unique honour, from the Ontario...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Lindsay Mall fire damage estimates pegged at $200,000
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A fire, at the Lindsay Square Mall, on Tuesday, May 30th, caused an estimated $200,000 in...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 9, 20232 min read
Durham MP states CSIS informed him of interference from China
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: MP Erin O'Toole has reportedly been told by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) that China...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Scugog Fire Chief praises a successful long weekend boot drive
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog and Caesarea Firefighter associations recently held a successful boot drive over the Victoria...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20233 min read
Kawartha Lakes' Mayor stresses the City's strong foundation at a luncheon event
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor, Doug Elmslie shared how the city council is building a strong...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Durham expected to remain intact following Peel dissolution decision
DAN CEARNS, The Standard DURHAM: Durham Regional Chair John Henry assures residents of the Region’s strength following the province’s...
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The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read
Lake Scugog Enhancement Project Open House
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog, in partnership with Kawartha Conservation and the Scugog Lake Stewards, has completed a draft design for...
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Courtney McClure
May 26, 20232 min read
Local Girl Beats Cancer and Wants to Give Back
COURTNEY McCLURE, The Standard UXBRIDGE: Five-year-old Alexis Schulte is hosting a fundraiser to celebrate her milestone of beating...
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