Common Sense for Long Term Success
by Lauren Walker There’s a lot of information and misinformation when it comes to eating and exercise. Let’s take the common sense...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 31, 20232 min read
Why do we plan?
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley I was blessed to meet two lovely ladies who follow my articles in The Standard, and we began chatting. It...
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The Standard
Oct 31, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club news
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard This Autumn weather has been ideal for finishing up all the garden duties. Many of us have taken...
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The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Uxbridge Farmer Wins Healthy Water Award
UXBRIDGE: The Healthy Water award has been given to Mike Lanigan, from Uxbridge Township. The Healthy Water award is apart of the annual...
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The Standard
Oct 24, 20232 min read
Collaborative opportunity becomes reality for two local groups
KAREN YELLOWLEES, Durham Federation of Agriculture Administrative Coordinator DURHAM: Two active groups in the Durham Region farming...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 24, 20232 min read
The Artist Within by Lauren Walker
Great things are happening and I’m so pleased to share my adventures. I’ve been busy chasing my dreams! The Port Perry Artists...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 17, 20232 min read
There is nothing better than developing a relationship with your grandchildren
by Tina Y. Gerber – McCurley My grandchildren certainly help me keep young at heart. It is a special relationship which is filled with...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Movement for Life - minded
by Lauren Walker You’re Never too Old to Exercise I remember many years ago someone said to me “Isn’t that person too old to exercise?”...
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Lauren Walker
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Can you afford not to invest in your health?
by Lauren Walker "If you don't invest in your health now, be prepared to pay for your illness later." This excellent saying I came across...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Can you hear me now?
by Tina Y. Gerber–McCurley I find it interesting that the smallest bone in your body is in your ear. It is called the stapes and is the...
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The Standard
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU Special to The Standard SCUGOG: The 1970s was a groovy decade, seeing changes in music, culture and fashion. Many of us...
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Tammy Adams
Sep 19, 20232 min read
A Difficult Decision: Long-Term Care
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard When a loved one needs long-term care, it can be a difficult and emotional decision...
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The Standard
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Hot weather tips for seniors
TAMMY ADAMS & SUSAN FISHER Special to The Standard As the temperatures heat up around the province, it’s important to keep an eye on the...
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The Standard
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAEU, Pine Ridge Garden Club SCUGOG: June is the month of Summer Solstice, marking a day of celebration for gardeners giving...
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The Standard
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Statement from Ministers Marc Miller, Patty Hajdu, Dan Vandal and Pablo Rodriguez on National Indige
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the...
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The Standard
Jun 15, 20231 min read
Message from the Mayor
On behalf of the Township I invite Scugog schools, families and residents to join us in Palmer Park on Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 at 10...
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The Standard
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to the Standard Last week's temperatures in the mid 20's just happened to be what we all needed, as an early...
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The Standard
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Stay Active and Social
Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher, Special to The Standard For many seniors, staying active and social is key to a healthy and enjoyable...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20233 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAU, Special to The Standard We have weathered the snowstorms of January. I hope everyone has been keeping safe and haven't...
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The Standard
Feb 24, 20236 min read
Lessons from the Father of the Canadian flag
At mid-day on February 15th, 1965, Canada's new flag was raised on Parliament Hill for the first time. Exactly two months earlier, in the...
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