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Local Mayors Push Back Against Province’s Strong Mayor Power Expansion
Power Expansion DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: A provincial plan to grant “strong...
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A new youth social skills program is happening with BBBS of North Durham
DOUGLAS ELLIS Executive Assistant Office of Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham NORTH DURHAM: The Hon. Todd McCarthy, MPP for Durham, met with...
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Sunday, what a beautiful Spring day. So hard to stay indoors and watch the Masters, the Grand Slam of Curling, with...
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1 day ago1 min read
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Scugog approves additional dwelling unit policies
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog recently approved a significant...
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Apr 83 min read
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York-Durham: A new federal riding brings changes for local voters
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: With Canadians set to go to the polls on Monday, April...
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Apr 82 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton The joke of April Fools day has lengthened into this week as many homes and friends around the area are still without...
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Apr 81 min read
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Greenbank news
by Larry Doble The Greenbank Lions are selling 55 pound bags of lawn fertilizer for the low, low price of $50 a bag and this includes tax...
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Apr 81 min read
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Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp The Blackstock Curling Club held its annual Potluck Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, April 4th. Everyone in...
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Apr 82 min read
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Apr 50 min read
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Ice Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across Central Ontario
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: A powerful ice storm swept through much...
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Apr 32 min read
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Scugog reviews updated agreement for Port Perry Lakefront Farmers’ Market
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently approved an updated land use...
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Apr 32 min read
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Mar 270 min read
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Federal Election announced for April 28th
COLLEEN GREEN The Standard On Sunday, March 23rd, the Right Honourable, Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, announced the 45th...
Colleen Green
Mar 262 min read
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Scugog reports strong planning and building services achievements
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At the Township of Scugog's Planning and Community Affairs...
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Mar 262 min read
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Mar 200 min read
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Scugog receives update on economic growth plan
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: Local councillors recently received an update on the...
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Mar 192 min read
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Scugog Council approves fee waiver for 2025 Dragon Boat Festival
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: At a Township of Scugog's council meeting, on Monday, March...
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Mar 132 min read
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Port Perry Lumberjacks celebrate their history with alumni tributes
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard The Port Perry Lumberjacks have been paying homage to their storied...
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Mar 132 min read
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Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Hope each of you have a great March break week. There is lots of snow yet for all winter activities. Rob and Andy were...
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Mar 131 min read
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