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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... Full Story

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... Full Story

Join the army of pump price patrollers and keep 'em accountable
Tue May 13, 2008
So, what do you think of the price of gas?

It doesn't take too long these days before the conversation turns to our collective pain at the pumps.

Skyrocketing gas prices have gone from an... Full Story

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... Full Story

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... Full Story

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... Full Story

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Playmate back home in Port Perry
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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