Statement from Regional Chair John Henry on New Year's Day 2023
The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality...
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The Standard
Dec 23, 20222 min read
Lieutenant Governor’s 2022 holiday message
This year as I reflect on the holiday season, I turn to the traditional messages of our late Sovereign. Somehow she always found just the...
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Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Autumn is beautiful, and there are many shrubs and perennials which will continue to bloom until...
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Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Message From the Mayor
Welcome to the 2022 Port Perry Fair! It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2022 Port Perry Fair on behalf of the Township of Scugog...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20223 min read
Pineridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard SCUGOG: We all know the feeling of disappointment in spring to see that a plant has died. August...
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Colleen Green
Aug 20, 20221 min read
Katie’s Korner<br>KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard
Fact: laughter is the best medicine. Really! Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, diminishes pain, and protects you...
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Colleen Green
Jul 29, 20222 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard In the prime of summer, we can now sit back with a cool glass of lemonade and take pride in our...
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Colleen Green
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Kayak Safety Tips
JANICE NICHOLLS, The Standard Summertime is here, and I’m just reminding people about water safety while you’re out on the water. As some...
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Colleen Green
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Statement from Chair Henry on Canada Day
DURHAM: The following statement was issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional...
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Colleen Green
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Memories of a Small Town
The Artist Within by Lauren Walker As a writer and artist, I consider myself a part of the media. I decided I wanted to tell some...
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Colleen Green
Jun 2, 20222 min read
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew Township of Scugog
On Saturday, May 21st, 2022, a severe storm impacted Scugog with heavy rain and high winds, causing downed trees and hydro lines. Hydro...
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Colleen Green
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Pineridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard Sunny days have enticed us to get out into the yard to start sprucing up. Raking stray leaves,...
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Colleen Green
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Message from the Mayor
Spring is here, bringing renewed hope and much to look forward to. It is wonderful to be back attending in-person community events. This...
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Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Rahul Singh, Member of the Order of Ontario
With so many crises in the world right now, we are all looking for reasons to be optimistic—and for ways that we can help. I will always...
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Colleen Green
Mar 31, 20224 min read
Mayor’s Message regarding the 2022 Municipal Election
“After 31 years in locally elected positions, l would like to share that I will not be seeking re-election this fall. It is time to...
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Colleen Green
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Pine Ridge Garden Club News
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard With a great sigh of relief, the first day of spring has come and was a welcome sight with the...
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Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20222 min read
Message from the Mayor: Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog
February brought us a deep freeze and lots of snow for winter roads operations to contend with. A few weekends ago the Township had to...
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Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20222 min read
The Pine Ridge Garden Club
HELEN NICOLAOU, Special to The Standard The prediction of an early spring by Wiarton Willie on Groundhog Day has given all Green Thumbs a...
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Colleen Green
Feb 10, 20223 min read
Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Rosemary Sadlier, Member of the Order of Ontario
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario For more than 30 years, Rosemary Sadlier has advocated for the...
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Colleen Green
Jan 27, 20222 min read
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR<br>Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog
January has been quite a month. Last week we experienced a significant weather event with heavy snowfall and drifting conditions; in...
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