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Uxbridge to apply for grant for a new municipal pool

Dec 112 min read

Uxbridge to apply for grant for a new municipal pool

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is going to be applying for funding for a new pool to replace the aging...

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Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns

darryl knight

Dec 42 min read

Kawartha Lakes approves historic capital budget amid inflation concerns

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At a special council meeting on Tuesday, November 26th, the City of Kawartha Lakes approved...

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Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee presents ambitious plans for 2025

darryl knight

Dec 42 min read

Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee presents ambitious plans for 2025

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: A recent presentation by the Brock Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC) highlighted the committee's...

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Council approves contract for Scugog Line 4 repairs

darryl knight

Dec 42 min read

Council approves contract for Scugog Line 4 repairs

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: On Monday, December 2nd, Scugog councillors reviewed a critical report from Grant Taylor, Director of...

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Uxbridge retains an architect as part of New Animal Shelter plans

Dan Cearns

Nov 271 min read

Uxbridge retains an architect as part of New Animal Shelter plans

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge councillors received an update on where the Township is at with the New Animal Shelter for...

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Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps

darryl knight

Nov 271 min read

Brock exploring local transit solutions to address service gaps

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Township Council is taking steps to address long-standing transit concerns with a motion from Mayor...

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Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor

darryl knight

Nov 271 min read

Kawartha Lakes to hold by-election for Ward 5 Councillor

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced plans to hold a by-election to fill the recently...

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darryl knight

Nov 212 min read

Brock approves backyard hens

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Residents of Brock Township can now legally keep backyard hens, following the approval of a new by-law...

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Kawartha Lakes unveils updated economic development strategy

darryl knight

Nov 142 min read

Kawartha Lakes unveils updated economic development strategy

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes unveiled its updated Economic Development Strategy for 2025 to...

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Brock Township plans for fire department fleet future amid challenges

darryl knight

Nov 142 min read

Brock Township plans for fire department fleet future amid challenges

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: The Township of Brock is gearing up for significant changes to its fire department fleet, facing both...

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Uxbridge looks at making GPA meetings more efficient

Dan Cearns

Nov 142 min read

Uxbridge looks at making GPA meetings more efficient

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge council recently discussed how they can run their General Purpose and Administration...

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Uxbridge council hears from Durham police representatives

Dan Cearns

Nov 72 min read

Uxbridge council hears from Durham police representatives

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Members of the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) Board were on hand at an Uxbridge council...

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Ontario government to give out new rebates in 2025

Dan Cearns

Nov 71 min read

Ontario government to give out new rebates in 2025

DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is proposing new rebates to be sent out to Ontario taxpayers and...

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Dan Cearns

Nov 72 min read

New leadership

DAN CEARNS The Standard While he’s had a lot of successes in elections in the past, I think now is the time for Justin Trudeau to call...

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KHCAS Board resigns amid ministry takeover

darryl knight

Oct 312 min read

KHCAS Board resigns amid ministry takeover

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter to The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The entire board of the Kawartha Haliburton...

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Province announces funding from two projects for Uxbridge

Dan Cearns

Oct 312 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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Ontario government introduces new energy act and plan

Dan Cearns

Oct 311 min read

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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Scugog councillors receive budget overview for 2025

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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Uxbridge looking for more information to decide the future of the Zephyr library

Dan Cearns

Oct 102 min read

Uxbridge looking for more information to decide the future of the Zephyr library

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is going to look for more information, before they make any decision on what...

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darryl knight

Oct 102 min read

Brock reviews capital project progress

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Councillors recently convened, to assess the progress of...

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