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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

Jul 21, 20213 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

Summer is in full swing, and we are very pleased to be entering Step 3 of the province’s reopening plan. Effective August 3rd, some...

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Colleen Green

Jun 24, 20212 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

Monday, June 21st, marked National Indigenous Peoples Day. I was joined by members of Scugog Council and Chief Kelly LaRocca of the...

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Colleen Green

Jun 3, 20212 min read

Statement from Chair Henry on discovery of 215 children’s remains at former residential school

DURHAM: The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional...

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Colleen Green

May 27, 20211 min read

Pine Ridge Garden Club

SHIRLEY LOVE, Special to The Standard Summer solstice is June 21st and is the longest day of the year. What does this mean for gardeners?...

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Colleen Green

May 27, 20212 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

On May 20th, 2021, the province announced a phased 3 step approach to reopening the province and step 1 is anticipated to occur on June...

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Statement from Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole on Port of Montreal Strike

Colleen Green

Apr 29, 20211 min read

Statement from Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole on Port of Montreal Strike

The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, issued the following statement on the strike at the...

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Colleen Green

Apr 22, 20212 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

Over last weekend, the province extended the stay-at-home order and placed additional limitations on retail, recreation amenities and...

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Statement from Premier Doug Ford on the Death of Prince Philip

Colleen Green

Apr 15, 20211 min read

Statement from Premier Doug Ford on the Death of Prince Philip

Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement, on April 9th, regarding the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of...

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Pine Ridge Garden Club (Scugog’s Friendly Garden Club)

Colleen Green

Apr 1, 20211 min read

Pine Ridge Garden Club (Scugog’s Friendly Garden Club)

SHIRLEY LOVE, Special to The Standard The forecast for April looks good for planting hearty vegetables and flowers, but a little rain is...

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Colleen Green

Mar 25, 20213 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

As we head into spring, I look forward to residents getting outside and enjoying the fresh air. Another sure sign of warmer weather is...

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Colleen Green

Mar 4, 20211 min read

Pine Ridge Garden Club

SHIRLEY LOVE, Special to The Standard The proper preparation of your garden beds, as soon as you can work the soil, is most important to...

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Colleen Green

Feb 25, 20213 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog We are seeing excellent results from the lockdown in flattening the curve of the second wave. On...

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Colleen Green

Feb 18, 20211 min read

Pine Ridge Garden Club Valentine Hints

SHIRLEY LOVE The first recorded association of Valentine’s Day with romantic love was believed to be in 1382, honouring the first...

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The Time for Action Is Now – Building Long-Term Care in Pickering-Uxbridge

Colleen Green

Feb 5, 20212 min read

The Time for Action Is Now – Building Long-Term Care in Pickering-Uxbridge

Peter Bethlenfalvy MPP, Pickering/Uxbridge UXBRIDGE: MPP Bethlenfalvy announced the Ontario government is investing an additional...

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Colleen Green

Jan 28, 20213 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

Happy New Year Scugog! I hope 2021 brings you all much happiness and renewed hope as we continue our battle with the pandemic and await...

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Colleen Green

Jan 21, 20212 min read

Supporting local transit

LINDSEY PARK MPP Durham Region Local Members of Provincial Parliament announced, on January 18th, that the Regional Municipality of...

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Colleen Green

Jan 21, 20212 min read

Small Business support grant

LAURIE SCOTT MPP Kawartha-Haliburton-Brock Region The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business...

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Ontario Provides Over $15 Million in Funding Allocations to Municipalities in Haliburton-Kawartha La

Colleen Green

Dec 3, 20202 min read

Ontario Provides Over $15 Million in Funding Allocations to Municipalities in Haliburton-Kawartha La

The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to maintain the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) program envelope and...

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Colleen Green

Nov 26, 20203 min read

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR | Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog

Effective Monday, November 23rd, the province moved municipalities within the Region of Durham to the Red–Control level for COVID-19....

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Letter to the Editor: Erin O’Toole condemns Whole Foods’ anti-Veteran policy

Colleen Green

Nov 12, 20201 min read

Letter to the Editor: Erin O’Toole condemns Whole Foods’ anti-Veteran policy

Open letter from Erin O’Toole MP, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition Dear Editor, The Hon. Erin O’Toole,...

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