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Scugog delays decision on Blackstock Arena refrigeration plant replacement
DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard SCUGOG: A decision on a major upgrade to the aging Blackstock Arena...


Chelsey Greenwood makes history with Lindsay Muskies coaching role
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Lindsay Muskies have made a groundbreaking addition to their coaching staff, hiring...


Port Perry’s Matt Hossack named NLL’s Top Defender
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Port Perry native Matt Hossack has been named the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Defensive Player...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT


Critical repairs approved for Port Perry’s historic Town Hall 1873 Theatre
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard SCUGOG: Councillors recently approved a contract for urgent exterior repairs to Town Hall 1873 , in Port...


Join the “Villages of Scugog” Mural Marathon
JULIA CIVELLO Scugog Arts SCUGOG: Join Scugog Arts in painting a new community mural , celebrating the “Villages of Scugog.” Designed...


The Artist Within - “The Creative Lull”
by Lauren Walker It’s normal to experience periods of not painting. In the last few months, I admit that my energy and focus have been...
SHORELINES


Zephyr & Sandford News
by Pat Asling Wow, what a SUN day. As I write this, the thermometer is reading at 37C, maybe another record. I hope no one is lying in...


Bobcaygeon, Beaverton & Lindsay News
by Patricia Dawson Bobcaygeon Farmers Market is happening on Saturday, July 12th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will take place at 47...


Epsom & Utica News
by Faye Ashton From last week's news to this week. The summer heat has really settled in over the last few days, with temperatures...
HEALTH, FITNESS, SENIOR LIVING COLUMNS


Somebody’s Hero: KATVA Poker Run supports ED expansion at RMH
KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) worked extra hard to prepare for their annual...


Movement for Life: Birthday edition
by Lauren Walker I have my birthday coming up on July 2nd and I’ll be turning 39. I have no shame mentioning my age or that I’m enjoying...


Part 2- The Journey of Perseverance My Diagnosis/ MG and Peripheral Neuropathy
by Manley Lavender Myasthenia Gravis (my-us-THEE-nee-uh GRAH-vis), sometimes called MG, is a rare autoimmune, neuromuscular condition,...
COVID 19 NEWS


DDSB Governance Committee to recommend rescinding COVID-19 tracking procedures
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board’s (DDSB) Governance Committee recommends rescinding their COVID-19...


DDSB to continue current COVID-19 communication practices
DAN CEARNS The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board is not yet ready to rescind its COVID-19 communication practices....


COVID-19 no longer an international emergency
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The World Health Organization announced, earlier this month, COVID-19 is no longer a Public...
Meet our Columnists

DAN CEARNS - THE CAPED CEARNSADER
Dan Cearns is a reporter for The Standard Newspaper, so if you see him, feel free to say hello.

GEOFF CARPENTIER - WALK SOFTLY
Geoff Carpentier is a published author, ecotour guide and environmental consultant.

JONATHAN van BILSEN - YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME?
Join Jonathan van Bilsen begins a series of feature articles on prominent residents of North Durham in his new column, The Story Behind The Person.

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