The Standard Newspaper

https://www.thestandardnewspaper.ca
Screenshot of the The Standard Newspaper website
The Standard is an independent community newspaper established in 2004 as a local news source for North Durham. The outlet operates both a weekly print edition and a digital news portal, maintaining a presence in the community with a commitment to reporting on issues that impact the rural and urban areas of the Scugog and Uxbridge townships.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Uxbridge, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2004
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Uxbridge

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Health and well-being
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Print
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Dan Saggau, Jolene Saggau
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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