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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...

Plowing through Clarington
Jan 07, 2009 - 02:59 PM

CLARINGTON -- A woman leaning on a snow shovel smiles wanly up at Brian Allin as he drives his plow...

Woman forced into van, sexually assaulted
Jan 07, 2009 - 09:03 AM

OSHAWA -- A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who forced her into his van last Friday in Oshawa...

Freed sex offender to settle in Ajax
Jan 07, 2009 - 09:04 AM

AJAX -- Durham police have taken the rare measure of issuing a warning about a recently-released sex...


NEWS IN VIDEO
Humane society now fighting red tape
NEWS IN PHOTOS
Looking for a good read

Photographer AJ Groen captured...

On frozen pond

Every winter Elgin Pond in...

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

OSHAWA -- A woman was sexually assaulted by a man who forced her into his van last Friday in Oshawa. Durham police are seeking assistance in...

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

DURHAM -- Sometimes what Chaplain Anne Heemskerk sees at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School makes her cry. She gets so moved by the generosity...

Ajax woman wins human rights award

DURHAM -- When teenager Chris-Ann Manning saw a chance to promote racial harmony during Black History Month, she seized the opportunity. And, doing so...

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

AJAX -- Spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying music at the Ajax Public Library. The Music on a Sunday Afternoon series presents The Bronze Foundation on...

Youth invited to create 'multimedia' work of art

UXBRIDGE -- Uxbridge youth are invited to register for a "unique" photography project slated to begin in late January. The Uxbridge Youth...

Always be prepared to go fishing

It was about this time last year when I was visiting a friend in Beaverton. I looked out over the lake and saw several groups of people dragging their...

Ajax in good shape to handle sagging economy

While Ajax may be in a better position to weather the economic downturn than other municipalities, it must continue doing its utmost to attract and...

2009 brings changes to Port Perry Star

Another new year is upon us, bringing with it a new chapter in the long and storied history of the Port Perry Star. For the past 143 years, your...

Pither leaves Generals in a dither

BELLEVILLE -- It’s safe to assume Luke Pither enjoys being a member of the Belleville Bulls.

The same day he was acquired for a second round draft...

Atom Blades off to a great start

NORTH DURHAM -- The North Durham Atom Blades girls' hockey team is off to a great start this season.

The team went undefeated in exhibition play...

Denault Contracting records a shutout

NOVICE Buck's Construx took the win over Eco Water Systems 8-4. Eco's goalie, Mitchell Wilton, blocked several shots. Goals scored by Clay...

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...

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...

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

Recently, I attended Durham College to try the motorcycle training course -- a long-time dream of mine. You might wonder what motorcycle training has...

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...

Ice raises a yellow flag

UXBRIDGE -- The pair held tightly onto the power auger as it bored its way through the solid ice, frozen fragments flying in all directions. When they...

Pickering Recreation Complex hosts January Open House

PICKERING -- Get set to shape Future Fitness. The Pickering Recreation Complex hosts its new and improved version of the January Open House on Jan...

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Blowing past his limit Blowing past his limit

Metroland Durham Region Media Group editor Ian McMillan was...

Cops in Durham Region help crack cocaine smuggling scheme Cops in Durham Region help crack cocaine smuggling scheme

Durham Regional Police have played a key role in a drug bust...

Residents of Durham Region pay tribute to fallen soldiers Residents of Durham Region pay tribute to fallen soldiers

Bridges through out the region were packed with people waiti...

Emotional farewell to local hockey player Emotional farewell to local hockey player

Hockey personalities Don Cherry and Ron MacLean were among t...

I am still an Oshawa General:  Tavares I am still an Oshawa General: Tavares

John Tavares says he is still an Oshawa General despite the...

Humane Society Hunts for Land to Build New Shelter Humane Society Hunts for Land to Build New Shelter

Bureaucracy is bogging down the Humane Societys search for l...

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