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Gas prices force taxi meter hike
By Jillian Follert - Sep 24, 2008 - 02:00 PM

OSHAWA -- Oshawa's taxi drivers are feeling the squeeze from high gas prices and say the only way to get relief is to raise meter rates. On Monday night, council approved a higher than usual rate hike...

Parents charged after five-week-old suffers fractured skull
Sep 24, 2008 - 02:09 PM

OSHAWA -- Charges including assault and criminal negligence have been laid against an Oshawa couple ...

Westbound Hwy. 401 at Newcastle reopened
Sep 25, 2008 - 06:27 AM

NEWCASTLE --  Hwy.  401 westbound lanes at Mill St. in Newcastle have reopened.

An ...

Tippett makes brief court appearance
Sep 24, 2008 - 04:32 PM

PETERBOROUGH -- Stanley Tippett will be back in a Peterborough courtroom next Tuesday, after ...

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Parents charged after five-week-old suffers fractured skull

OSHAWA -- Charges including assault and criminal negligence have been laid against an Oshawa couple whose five-week-old daughter was hospitalized with...

Bar beef leads to big drug bust

WHITBY -- Two men with a large cache of drugs that included cocaine, ecstasy and LSD were busted early Tuesday by police following up on a report of ...

More than 120 charges laid in drug, prostitution sweep

OSHAWA -- More than 100 drug and prostitution-related charges were laid during a five-week police crackdown in downtown Oshawa. The initiative, which ...

Catholic schools medal in eco-involvement

DURHAM -- Green equals gold, silver and bronze for 16 Durham Catholic schools. Qualifying EcoSchools were presented their certification during a ...

University dean speaks at United Nations

DURHAM -- Muslims, Buddhists, women, and the environment were a local university professor's topics of discussion at the United Nations. Doctor ...

Catholic board celebrates safe schools

DURHAM -- With fire, bomb-threat, and lock-down drills, Durham Catholic schools are celebrating Safe and Caring Schools Week. From Sept. 22 to Sept. ...

A fond farewell to a music scene icon

'08 has been one wicked kick in the teeth to our music scene . . . we have lost many venues and, with the sudden death of Glen Bensley, it feels ...

Area musicians pour out love, music and support on death of Glen Bensley

OSHAWA -- On Sept. 13, Glen Bensley, an icon of Durham's music scene, played the second annual SHWA-LTZ, an indie festival he'd helped ...

Music society rewards Durham musicians, organizations

DURHAM -- Two musicians and three north Durham organizations have been recognized with awards by the Durham Region Music Society. At a concert, the ...

A view from between the pipes

WHITBY -- I think my legs have grown a fair bit in the last six or seven years. OK, maybe that's a little far fetched, but that is my preferred ...

The thrill of birthdays never ends no matter what the kids' ages

This is an expensive time of year for me. My son's birthdays are coming up. They fall within two weeks of one another. I still very much enjoy ...

A view from between the pipes

WHITBY -- I think my legs have grown a fair bit in the last six or seven years. OK, maybe that's a little far fetched, but that is my preferred ...

Eagles shake up roster

BOWMANVILLE -- After a 1-5 start, the Bowmanville Eagles recognized changes needed to be made to their struggling roster. And GM Curtis Hodgins shook ...

Local hockey presidents share same view

NORTH DURHAM -- An almost identical response to the question of coaches' safety came from the respective presidents of the Uxbridge and Port Perry...

$50 billion transit plan outlined Video

DURHAM -- One of the biggest transit expansion plans in North America was unveiled this morning as Metrolinx released its $50 billion transportation ...

Learn how to use your energy better

DURHAM -- The Durham Home and Small Business Association (DHSBA) invites you to learn how to better manage your time and maximize energy. Learning how...

Local union helping another town rally

OSHAWA -- The Canadian Auto Workers union is heading to St. Thomas for a rally and is asking members of the public to join in. CAW Local 222 is ...

Youth urged to hit the trails in north Durham

NORTH DURHAM -- Young bike enthusiasts are encouraged to trade urban sidewalks for dirt trails in early October when the second edition of the 'Take A...

Bonspiel Benefits Grandview Kids

DURHAM -- Join the Grandview Children's Foundation for the coolest Fall fundraising activity in Oshawa. The foundation is hosting its seventh annual ...

Corn Chowder

Fresh corn on the cob gives this hearty soup a delicate sweet flavour. If you plan to purée the soup for a smooth texture, don't worry about dicing ...

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