SPORTS

Uxbridge Bruins stay perfect as LumberJacks and Merchants deliver Thanksgiving weekend drama

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard The Thanksgiving weekend delivered plenty of excitement for junior hockey fans, in the PJHL Orr Division, as the Uxbridge Bruins, Port Perry LumberJacks, and Little Britain Merchants all took to the ice in crucial early-season matchups. Uxbridge continued their hot start, sweeping a two-game set, against the Caledon Golden Hawks, to remain undefeated. The Bruins crushed Caledon, 12-1, on home ice, at the Bear Den, on Friday, October 10th, before fol

Port Perry's Brad MacArthur is still making his mark in lacrosse

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard For fans of the Port Perry MoJacks, in the early 1990s, Brad MacArthur was hard to miss as a determined, skilled player, who gave his all every time he hit the ice. After a decorated minor hockey career, he joined his hometown MoJacks, in 1992, playing two seasons in junior hockey. At the same time, he was also excelling in lacrosse, suiting up for the renowned Whitby Warriors junior program. “I loved every minute playing in Port Perry,” Mr. MacArth

PPHS Rebels – LOSSA SOFTBALL CHAMPS!

By Lorilee McKelvie SCUGOG: For the first time ever, the Port Perry High School (PPHS) put together a girls’ softball team this autumn, for the 2025/26 year. The season kicked off in early September with tryouts and a few practices, followed by a short season. The Rebels hosted All Saints Catholic High School (CHS) on September 23rd, at Joe Fowler Park, and won the home opener 12-2! They traveled to Whitby for a double header on October 2nd, defeating Anderson Collegiate Voc

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Adventurer and Author Adam Shoalts coming to Beaverton Library

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiativer Reporter for The Standard BROCK: The Brock Township Public Library is inviting residents to embark on an unforgettable adventure, without ever leaving Beaverton. National bestselling author and professional adventurer, Adam Shoalts will appear at the Beaverton Branch Public Library, on Tuesday, October 21st, from 6 to 7 p.m., sharing stories from his solo expeditions across some of Canada’s most remote wilderness regions. Mr. Shoalts

Your photo could be the cover of Scugog’s 2026 nature calendar

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Environmental & Climate Change Advisory Committee (SECCAC) is encouraging residents to grab their cameras and celebrate the natural beauty of their surroundings, through the second annual Scugog Nature Photo Contest. Open to residents of all ages and skill levels, the contest highlights the plants, animals, and scenic landscapes which make Scugog such a remarkable place to call home. Twelve

30 Years of Gingerbread!

By Tracy Pastic SCUGOG: Bakersville, the Animated Gingerbread Village is returning once again to the Scugog Memorial Public Library, this December, marking the 30th Anniversary! Starting from very humble beginnings, in the Kent Farndale Gallery, in 1995, this community project has grown into one of the most popular events in Durham Region. Visitors come from all over Ontario and beyond to see this spectacular holiday presentation, with creations made by members of our communi

SHORELINES

Zephyr & Sandford News

by Pat Asling Well, this is a very short week since Monday was the Thanksgiving holiday, and this is being written on Thursday evening! I hope everyone has recovered from all the Thanksgiving eating! There are beautiful colours in the trees just now, but a lot of trees have not started losing many of their leaves yet, so looking at a large bush is very satisfying with the various colours. We know it is autumn, though. Even when the sun shines brightly during the day, the cold

Beaverton, Oakwood & Greenbank News

By Patricia Dawson Come out for a fun night of darts at the Beaverton Legion. Tuesday nights are for men's darts, Thursday nights are for ladies' darts, and mixed darts take place on Friday nights. All start at 6:45 p.m. The address is 517 Mara Road, and the weekly play fee is $2. They are looking for full-time players and spares. If you're interested, call 705-426-1852. Bring the family for a fun holiday craft and bake sale, which will be taking place at the Oakwood Lions Ma

Epsom & Utica News

by Faye Ashton I hope each of you was able to be thankful for the gifts received this year. We have all complained about this dry summer, but I keep thinking about all the severe storms that didn’t hit us. A reason to be thankful My brother Jerry journeyed from Hanover for a few days' visit with his sisters Pat and me. A long journey, but he travelled quite often when Mom and Dad were still here. We had the best surprise when our Grandson Donavon and Wife Ashlin of Wisconsin

HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS

Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham Is Chosen By 100 Men of Scugog

by Shawn Lackie On Wednesday October 15th, the 100 Men of Scugog met for the fourth and final time in 2025. The Port Perry Legion hosted the members, including nine new additions. Three brief presentations were made and the vote was cast. The Winner for this time around was the Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham. Executive Director Christine Vos made a strong presentation and accepted a donation of almost $6,000. That donation will go towards the Hospice being able to upgrade their

Movement for Life: Fear of Falling

by Lauren Walker Since Autumn is upon us, I thought it pertinent to talk about Fall. The leaves are falling and it got me thinking about Fall prevention! My clients have a varying range of mobility issues and a very realistic concern is falling. Fear of Falling Life is unpredictable, so its important to mention, I cannot necessarily prevent people from falling. Sometimes it just happens! Even those who do not have mobility issues can find themselves in these moments. The good

Why does society have difficulty seeing and appreciating the qualities possessed by seniors?

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It's certainly been a challenging year for us. We both look forward to a fresh start with hope and anticipation. As believers, we focus our eyes on Jesus and his wonderful ways of coming through. Many see an older person as broken, as if somehow, they need to be fixed. I will admit, our bodies do change and so they suffer. Their parts no longer work like they once did. Most seniors begin to seem to disappear into the background, and this is a grow