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Ontario provincial election to be held on February 27th
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A date for the provincial election has officially been set. Ontarians will be going to...
Dan Cearns
Feb 52 min read
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Kawartha Lakes and Community Foundation finalize partnership agreement
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: At the Council meeting on Tuesday, January 28th, the City of Kawartha Lakes officially...
darryl knight
Feb 52 min read
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Experts warn Brock Township of rising health risks from climate change
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard BROCK: Durham Region’s Health Protection Division recently presented...
darryl knight
Jan 302 min read
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Uxbridge council gets a look at extensive 2024 accomplishments list
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: Uxbridge council members were amazed to see the amount of work that the Township accomplished in 2024....
Dan Cearns
Jan 301 min read
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Doug Ford confirms early election planned to be announced this week
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontarians will indeed be going to the polls, for an early provincial election. At a...
Dan Cearns
Jan 301 min read
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Kawartha Lakes prepares for Ward 5 by-election with key dates announced
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City is moving forward with plans to fill the vacant Ward 5 Council seat through a...
darryl knight
Jan 232 min read
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Fenelon Falls advocates push for second in-town crossing
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Representatives from the Fenelon Falls and District Chamber of Commerce urged the City of...
darryl knight
Jan 232 min read
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Scugog drafts 2025 budget with focus on infrastructure and service levels
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The township’s proposed 2025 operating budget, presented to...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Uxbridge council looks ahead to exciting 2025
DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: The Township of Uxbridge is entering 2025 with optimism about the potential progress they will make...
Dan Cearns
Jan 161 min read
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Ontario government announces new energy affordability programs
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is launching new energy related programs to help residents. The new...
darryl knight
Jan 162 min read
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Party misfortunes
DAN CEARNS The Standard In one of my more recent columns, I referenced the situation of former female Prime Minister Kim Campbell. Right...
Dan Cearns
Jan 162 min read
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Justin Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: No matter what federal party wins the 2025 election, Canada will have a new Prime...
Dan Cearns
Jan 91 min read
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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...
Dan Cearns
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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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...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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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...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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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...
darryl knight
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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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...
Dan Cearns
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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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...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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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...
darryl knight
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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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...
darryl knight
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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