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Carjackings linked, cops say

Jan 08, 2009 - 09:31 AM
PICKERING -- Police are exploring the possibility that two recent carjackings were carried out by the same suspects. Durham cops are seeking the public's assistance as they try to identify three young men believed to be behind the abductions of two women in Pickering. The... read more

Bureaucracy, cost, bog down Humane Society's search for new home

By Stefanie Swinson - Jan 08, 2009 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- It's been three weeks since a catastrophic fire at the Durham Region Humane Society killed 140 cats, three dogs and many other animals and shelter staff and volunteers are still no closer to... read more

107th soldier killed in Afghanistan
Jan 07, 2009 - 07:00 PM
DURHAM -- The death of the first Canadian soldier in 2009 occurred Wednesday when an armoured vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) north of Kandahar City. The fallen soldier is Trooper... read more

Future of Brock Riding MPP could be revealed tomorrow
Jan 08, 2009 - 11:08 AM
BROCK - MPP Laurie Scott is poised to vacate her Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock riding so Conservative leader John Tory can contest a by-election there, sources say. Mr. Tory, who has been without a... read more

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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...

Gun pointed at woman's head in robbery

AJAX -- Two teenaged suspects are being sought by police investigating a street level robbery in Ajax in which a woman had a gun held to her head. The...

Crosswalk safety blitz coming to Uxbridge

UXBRIDGE -- North Durham police are planning to launch a blitz to catch disobeying drivers at various crosswalks around the township starting Monday...

Woman forced into van, sexually assaulted

Manilla store targeted by armed robbers

Man reports being shot in Ajax

Education

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...

Accessibility standards could be costly

DURHAM -- A proposed set of accessibility standards could be a good news, bad news item for the Durham District School Board. The proposed standards...

Student attitudinal survey presented

DURHAM -- Students' self-perception isn't quite adding up to their provincial test score results in some areas, heard public board trustees...

Notre Dame knows the spirit of giving

Ajax woman wins human rights award

Coming to education in 2009...

Entertainment

Local artist draws his lines in the sand

PORT PERRY -- After a 20-year hiatus, Michael Black, the artist, is back. An exhibit of his works, Sand Paintings, is the first of the year at the...

Movie is a love story with a difference

The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonDirected by David Fincherin theatres***** One of the year's most highly anticipated films, this adaptation...

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...

Music on a Sunday afternoon

Youth invited to create 'multimedia' work of art

Big battle brewing among the books

Opinion

Tails work in cold to offer warmth to mammals

On the snowiest days, you'd think any mammal with a lick of sense would stay home in its dry warm den. But there I was, out doing a bird count...

Officer's widow says contract more than just about money

First, let's make one point very clear . . . the Durham Regional Police Association is an association, not a union, so please people, start using...

When it comes to speaking his mind, my pal H rules

They say God works in mysterious ways. I am inclined to agree. Witness the death and resurrection of H (not his real initial). They tell me years ago...

Bob Dylan played a song for me

Always be prepared to go fishing

Ajax in good shape to handle sagging economy

Sports

Vikings coach earns top honors

OSHAWA -- There is little doubt that Bryan Armstrong was surprised to learn about being named Rugby Ontario's Keenan Division coach of the year...

Pickering Panthers, Ajax Attack players named as all-stars

DURHAM -- The Ajax and Pickering area's two junior hockey clubs will be represented at the upcoming 2009 OHA Ontario Junior Hockey League all-star...

Ladies volleyball teams invade Oshawa

OSHAWA -- The court at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre will be a busy spot this weekend as the 21st annual Killer Instinct Cup takes centre...

Pither leaves Generals in a dither

Atom Blades off to a great start

Denault Contracting records a shutout

Business

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...

Clear Toronto Street, says Uxbridge councillor

UXBRIDGE -- Uxbridge's downtown councillor wants the Township to pick up the tab on clearing snow from sidewalks on Toronto Street South...

Eyes on the road and hands on the wheel of your business

GM still No. 1 despite sales decrease

Uxbridge passes interim budget

Life

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...