Higher development charges needed to pay for growth Fri May 16, 2008 The question of who should pay for the steady and spectacular growth in Durham Region has always been a concern for regional politicians. Cognizant of competition for commercial, industrial and...
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Total Hockey doesn't score; let's hope council learned Thu May 15, 2008 When it came to Total Hockey, Clarington taxpayers got played badly. In February 2006 questions were raised concerning the $1.8-million price tag associated with what was then being billed as a...
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Hwy. 407 needed sooner rather than later Sun May 11, 2008 2012? 2013? 2015? A few dates, some of them extremely optimistic, have been made public regarding the completion of the 50-kilometre extension of Hwy. 407 from Brock Road in Pickering, through...
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Take steps to make sure you're West Nile virus-free Fri May 09, 2008 As we head into the warmer weather of spring, fears are raised about the possibility of the spread of West Nile virus. Beginning Monday, the Durham Region Health Department will begin...
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Let's use gas tax cash wisely Wed May 07, 2008 Municipalities far and wide can breathe a little easier today after it was confirmed Monday that federal gas tax funding would be extended permanently. That allows Durham's eight...
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Playmate back home in Port Perry Port Perry resident Jayde Nicole was back home Wednesday to sign autographs for her fans. Stefanie Swinson files this report about the 2008 Playmate of the Year.
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