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Ontario expands fourth dose vaccine access to those 18 years of age and older
DAN CEARNS, The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario provincial government announced, on Wednesday, July 13th, they are expanding...
Colleen Green
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Kawartha Lakes CAO discusses recent pandemic news’ impact on the municipality
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: CAO Ron Taylor provided councillors with a COVID-19...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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94 percent of Durham Regional Police members are vaccinated
DAN CEARNS, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham Regional Police are reporting, 94 percent of their members are vaccinated against...
Colleen Green
Feb 24, 20221 min read
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HKPR medical officer addresses local vaccine concerns
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Jan 20, 20222 min read
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Ontario changing what will be accepted as proof of vaccination
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Early next year, the Ontario government is...
Colleen Green
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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HKPR concerned about increased virus activity in school-aged children
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit...
Colleen Green
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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HKPR stresses urgency of getting young children vaccinated
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20212 min read
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New groups eligible for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government is expanding the...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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Kawartha Lakes health unit announces sites for vaccine clinics
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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Kawartha Lakes health unit will bring back fixed vaccination sites when eligibility announcements ar
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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TLDSB provides COVID-19 related update at meeting
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB)...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20211 min read
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Ontario government provides timeline for lifting health measures
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: Ontario provincial government officials have...
Colleen Green
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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Kawartha Lakes implementing vaccine requirement for city meetings
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The City of Kawartha Lakes is implementing a mandatory...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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HKPR data finds high number of pregnant women are unvaccinated
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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Ontario Premier defends decision to launch proof of vaccination requirement
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: Following the launch of the proof of vaccination...
Colleen Green
Sep 30, 20212 min read
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No Procrastinating
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been occurring across Ontario for months now. In my opinion, it’s time for everyone who wants to get the...
Colleen Green
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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Ontario government provides more information on vaccine certificate rollout plans
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM/KAWARTHA: The Ontario government has provided more information...
Colleen Green
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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PJHL adopts mandatory vaccination policy for all members
DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard NORTH DURHAM: The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL), a league...
Colleen Green
Sep 9, 20211 min read
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Mandated vaccination policy, reopening pause among newly announced Ontario directives
by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mandated-Vaccination-Policy.mp3 DAN...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives
HKPR medical officer talks about new Ontario directives by The Standard | August 26th, 2021 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/up...
Colleen Green
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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