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OSHAWA --- Michelle Diaz shows off her temporary G1 driver's license. The Ontario government has outlined plans to impose new restrictions on young drivers. Oct. 2008
MADD applauds new proposed measures to stop youth from drinking and driving
Tougher restrictions may be harder to enforce but worth the effort to save lives
By Parvaneh Pessian - Nov 18, 2008 - 06:04 PM
DURHAM -- New legislation proposed by the Ontario government to tighten the restrictions on young drivers is a step in the right direction, says the president of the Durham Region chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). "MADD Canada has been talking to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for quite a few months (about making changes to graduated licences) and we're very happy that the Province is taking some very important steps to combat impaired driving," Melissa Langworth said. The measures affecting young new drivers aged 21 and under are expected to include a total ban on alcohol consumption, a ban on more ...
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More cops are on the way for Durham
By Reka Szekely - Nov 18, 2008 - 11:55 AM
DURHAM -- There will be 26 new officers on the streets of Durham next year, despite the fact the police are faced with a budget crunch. Initially, the Region was looking to raise property taxes by 4.9...
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Murder plot discussed in whispers: witness
By Jeff Mitchell - Nov 18, 2008 - 06:04 PM
WHITBY -- The conversation ran from mundane to murder when a police agent met with a high-ranking Hells Angel to discuss dealing with an underworld rival, a jury has been told. Crown witness Steven ...
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Nine years for key player in coke smuggling ring
By Jeff Mitchell - Nov 18, 2008 - 03:00 PM
OSHAWA -- A key player in a cocaine smuggling ring busted by Durham police has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Michael Stewart, 38, pleaded guilty to importing cocaine Monday at the outset of ...
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Girl struck in Ajax Saturday
AJAX -- A four-year-old girl is recovering from serious, non-life threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Saturday. A man and two young ...
Westcreek remembers at school board
DURHAM -- Gunfire and tears spilled into the Durham District School Board's meeting Monday night. The drama was part of a Remembrance Day ...
Mileage rates up, gas prices down
DURHAM -- The public school board's gas reimbursement rate should get another look in light of recent price declines, heard trustees. The price ...
The Final Veronica play
AJAX -- Enjoy a night out with dinner and a play. Patrick McMahon is Ernest Hemingway in 'The Final Veronica', a three-part play on Nov. 22 ...
Raising children's children
I sympathize with Dorothy and Bill Taylor, who rescued their grandson, a victim of abuse and neglect, by giving him a long-standing stable and loving ...
We can compete if trade is fair
To the editor: I think the public -- I include our elected officials -- is misinformed about what is needed to help the ailing auto industry. Cheap ...
Brockington meets longtime goal
COURTICE -- Meghan Brockington made her mind up years ago. She was going to be a swimmer, and in doing so, was going to attain an NCAA scholarship ...
Clarington sports briefs for Nov. 18
Three more wins for Orono Juveniles ORONO -- The Orono Juveniles are on a roll, winning their past three games. With a full bench against a Tweed team...
GM announces Camaro pricing
OSHAWA -- With the new 2010 Camaro set to roll off the Oshawa Car Assembly Plant's production line in the near future GM Canada announced its ...
Uxbridge toy drive kicks off
UXBRIDGE -- Imagine being a kid and not having a present to open on Christmas morning. Several Uxbridge organizations have come together in the hope ...