Tavares's time in Oshawa truly exceptional
Awards and records only part of what made it special
By Brian McNair - Jan 08, 2009 - 11:00 PM
OSHAWA -- The more things change, the more they stay the same, it's often said. That could certainly apply to the Oshawa Generals' career of John Tavares, who, while maturing both on and off the ice in his three-and-a-half years here, remains the same at the core: a kid who just loves to step on the ice and play the game of hockey. Tavares will do that in London now, having been traded by the Generals for a package that ideally will set them up for another Memorial Cup bid in 2011. But he leaves behind an impressive legacy here in...
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Tavares now a London Knight
By Shawn Cayley - Jan 08, 2009 - 08:27 PM
OSHAWA -- John Tavares has been Knighted. Tavares, who has long been rumoured to be on his way out of town, specifically en route to London, was finally dealt to the Knights Thursday, along with...
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Hells Angels trial winding down
By Jeff Mitchell - Jan 08, 2009 - 02:43 PM
OSHAWA -- Jurors are expected to begin deliberations next week in the case of two Hells Angels accused of conspiring to murder an underworld rival. The trial of Remond Akleh and Mark Stephenson began...
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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...
Tavares now a London Knight
OSHAWA -- John Tavares has been Knighted. Tavares, who has long been rumoured to be on his way out of town, specifically en route to London, was...
Tullio talks Tavares trade
OSHAWA -- It finally happened. After months of speculation John Tavares was traded Thursday to the London Knights, along with defenceman Michael Del...
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...
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...