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OSHAWA -- John Tavares is now a London Knight. And so too are defenceman Michael Del Zotto and goaltender Daryl Borden.
The three were traded Thursday afternoon in exchange for forward Christian Thomas, defenceman Scott Valentine, goalie Michael Zador, four second round picks and two third round picks. At 4:40 p.m. Generals owner Rocco Tullio confirmed with Oshawa This Week sports reporter...
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Man charged in attack on couple back in court Jan. 22
Jan 08, 2009 - 02:43 PM
OSHAWA -- The case of a man accused of assaulting two women outside an Oshawa elementary school is due back in court later this month. A judicial pretrial session is set Jan. 22 for Mark Scott, said...
Poor economy to boost enrolment
Jan 08, 2009 - 12:44 PM
DURHAM -- When the number of jobs decreases, enrolment in post-secondary school usually increases...
Hells Angels trial winding down
OSHAWA -- Jurors are expected to begin deliberations next week in the case of two Hells Angels accused of conspiring to murder an underworld rival...
Carjackings linked, cops say
PICKERING -- Police are exploring the possibility that two recent carjackings were carried out by the same suspects. Durham cops are seeking the...
Elementary teachers give ultimatum
DURHAM -- A strike or work-to-rule action could be coming to Durham's public schools this spring. Public school board elementary teachers could be...
Poor economy to boost enrolment
DURHAM -- When the number of jobs decreases, enrolment in post-secondary school usually increases, say local representatives. Both Durham College...
Artfest on the Esplanade
DURHAM -- The City of Pickering and the PineRidge Arts Council are getting ready for the annual Artfest on the Esplanade. The one-of-a-kind annual...
Let's arrest hockey fighters
To the editor:Re: It's time to boo fighting, Greg Lockhart letter, Jan. 7. Simply booing during a fight, will not stop it. If we really want...
Trojans too much for Sinclair Celtics
AJAX -- The Pickering High School Trojans were an equal-opportunity destroyer on the basketball court on Wednesday afternoon. The Trojans -- the top...
Chamber embarks on 81st year
WHITBY -- Howard Smith remembers sitting at a Peter Perry awards dinner years ago where it felt like there were more people at the head table than...
Canadians not optimistic about 2009
The majority of Canadians are expecting the worst in 2009. Canadians expect 2009 will be a year where the economy worsens, employment levels drop...
Roads projects steamrolled
UXBRIDGE -- Some roads projects have been cut out of the 2009 budget as councillors scramble to reduce the burden on taxpayers this year. During the...
Dinosaurs, panthers and a polar plunge
DURHAM -- If you love dinosaurs, head to Bowmanville this weekend. Clarington Museums and Archives opens an exhibit Dinosaurs and Company on Jan. 10...
Learning series for parents
DURHAM -- Family Services of Durham is presenting a series of workshops for parents. The Regional Municipality of Durham and Social Services...