Snow guarantees slow rush hour
Up to 10 cm fell overnight
Nov 20, 2008 - 05:25 AM
DURHAM -- Overnight snowfall has left slushy and sloppy road conditions just in time for the trip to work or school for many in Durham Region. Up to 10 cm of snow fell overnight. And for many cleaning off the car will be the first challenge of the day. Plows have begun clearing major streets and no problems are reported on the major highways. The Ministry of Transportation says conditions range from slushy, to bare and wet, to partially snow covered on the provincially maintained routes. GO Transit reports that trains are ...
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Four dead in Scarborough, Whitby man in custody
Michelle Henry - Nov 20, 2008 - 05:31 AM
In front of the Scarborough bungalow whose tidy façade masked a scene of horror, the man drove up and down Welwyn Ave. Neighbours
said James "Jim" Tompkins looked dazed and had a blank ...
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Growth sectors part one: health care
By Melissa Mancini - Nov 20, 2008 - 04:30 AM
DURHAM -- Connie Church has been a nurse for almost 38 years but lately most of her days are spent teaching, not providing bed-side care. Her switch in career focus comes from an Ontario program ...
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Is Tavares on the trading block?
By Shawn Cayley - Nov 19, 2008 - 05:33 PM
OSHAWA -- Questions regarding the future of Oshawa Generals superstar John Tavares are beginning to arise once again. The most pressing issue being: will the Generals head to the table and cash in ...
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Police release video in shooting probe
PICKERING -- Police have released security camera video in hopes of identifying two persons of interest in a shooting last May in Pickering. The video...
Grade 5s swim and skate for free
DURHAM -- Many of Durham's Grade 5 students are getting a leg up on healthy living with a free pass that allows to them to swim and skate for free...
Toronto police chief comes to Oshawa
DURHAM -- Women officers had to carry their guns in purses when Toronto's police chief, Bill Blair, started his career. Now, more than 30 years ...
Juno nominee performs in Cannington
CANNINGTON - Blues, jazz, ragtime and swing will fill the air in Cannington this weekend, thanks to Juno nominee Mose Scarlett. The guitarist will be...
Bailout yes but with strings attached
This past week our leader met with the leaders of the other major economic powers of the world to figure out exactly how best to help their own people...
Is Tavares on the trading block?
OSHAWA -- Questions regarding the future of Oshawa Generals superstar John Tavares are beginning to arise once again. The most pressing issue being: ...
Fury flip-flopping wins and losses
WHITBY -- The Whitby Fury has been holding its own as of late. Since a dreadful showing in Vaughan on Nov. 8, one that led to a 13-3 loss, the Fury ...
Uxbridge sports briefs for Nov. 19
Mouna to represent Canada at the 4th Commonwealth Taekwondo Championship UXBRIDGE -- Imran Mouna is going for gold this weekend in Manitoba. Mouna, ...
Growth sectors part one: health care
DURHAM -- Connie Church has been a nurse for almost 38 years but lately most of her days are spent teaching, not providing bed-side care. Her switch ...
New tax option rolled out
UXBRIDGE -- Residents will have another option how to pay their property taxes next year. Uxbridge's finance committee approved a plan from staff...
Don’t lower the boom
I am trapped in the claws of a wild thicket as branches poke my sides and scratch my face.
Insects hover around me gnawing at my skin. I watch ...
Clothing exchange has best year ever
DURHAM -- Twenty years in and the Durham Schools Food for Clothing Exchange just keeps getting better. The event hit the two decades mark Nov. 8 and ...