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Scroogy vandals make mess of well-known Christmas display
By Jennifer Stone - Dec 04, 2008 - 02:58 PM
BOWMANVILLE -- A neighbourhood well known for sharing its Christmas cheer was scrooged by vandals over the weekend. At least nine homes in the Old Scugog Road area were hit over the weekend.

The area is known around Durham and beyond for its massive Christmas light displays that bring carloads of people, who drive slowly through the pretty neighbourhood's gently winding streets to get a look.

Ken Gray and his wife Judy were getting ready to go out for brunch Sunday morning when they noticed it.

Lit-up candy canes had been snapped ... read more
Supportive friends arrested in bail court as accomplices
By Jeff Mitchell - Dec 04, 2008 - 11:29 AM
OSHAWA -- Five men who came to court to support friends busted in a debit card skimming operation wound up behind bars themselves when cops identified them as accomplices in the scheme. "I think ... read more
General Motors is leaning on CAW
By Tony Van Alphen - Dec 04, 2008 - 08:33 AM
General Motors of Canada Ltd. is aggressively seeking help from the Canadian Auto Workers to reduce costs in support of efforts for a huge government aid package, the union's top leader says.

Ken ... read more
New Canadians welcomed to Durham Region
By Parvaneh Pessian - Dec 04, 2008 - 09:01 AM
WHITBY -- Thirty-three newly minted Canadians have even more to celebrate during the holidays this year after officially receiving their citizenship documents at a ceremony Tuesday. Held at Dr. Robert... read more

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Supportive friends arrested in bail court as accomplices

OSHAWA -- Five men who came to court to support friends busted in a debit card skimming operation wound up behind bars themselves when cops identified...

Seven Durham-connected homicides in 2008

DURHAM -- The deaths of an Oshawa woman and her young son at the hands of a man who was later shot dead by police marked the sixth and seventh ...

Youngest child of Leslie Kelly dies

OSHAWA -- The three-year-old boy injured in a shocking attack on his family last Saturday in south Oshawa ...

Catholic board makes agreements

DURHAM -- The Catholic board's secondary and elementary teachers, and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) workers, have new contracts....

Talks with elementary teachers resume

DURHAM -- The Province's public elementary teachers have come back to the negotiation table. The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario ...

Pickering trustee takes chairman's seat

DURHAM -- A Pickering and an Ajax trustee have reclaimed their seats as chairman and vice-chairwoman of the Durham Catholic District School Board. ...

Durham dancers appear in touring ballet this month

DURHAM -- Local dancers are taking part in the Ballet Jorgen's touring production of The Nutcracker. Sophie Baron, 15, of Courtice, auditioned for...

Film critic busy writing more than reviews

PORT PERRY -- Film critic John Foote will be a busy writer over the next few years. His book on Clint Eastwood, Clint Eastwood: Evolution of a ...

Acceptance focus of Uxbridge play

UXBRIDGE -- The timing of events locally and beyond the nation's borders have opened the door for a candid look at homosexuality, said the ...

Cooper making a case to stick with Generals next season

Shea Cooper isn't waffling in the least when it comes to his intentions for next season. He wants to be an Oshawa General. "100 per cent,...

Ottawa fiddles, the economy burns

There's a parallel between what's going on in Ottawa and the old parable -- while Rome burned, Nero fiddled. The economy's in the sewer, ...

Crossbills create wonderful images in late fall sky

We're in luck! This is a winter for crossbills, northern finches that wander back and forth across the continent searching for conifers with a heavy ...

Generals bounce Bulls

OSHAWA -- Perhaps keeping John Tavares around wouldn’t be such a bad idea.Tavares, with trade rumours swirling around him, had a goal and three ...

Pereyma Patriots are talking proud

OSHAWA -- It's more than the looming holiday break that has students smiling these days at Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School. The ...

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TORONTO -- The Wilson Gators knew what they were getting themselves into Wednesday night. Making their first ever appearance in the Metro Bowl ...

Looking for work? Consider a trade

DURHAM -- When Jason Bowen needed to hire a skilled tradesperson to work in his glass and upholstery shop, it took almost a year to find the right ...

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Pool repair costs would drown budget

UXBRIDGE -- Although the condition of Uxbridge's pool is slipping into the deep end, it will remain mostly as is until a new facility can be built...

Acceptance focus of Uxbridge play

UXBRIDGE -- The timing of events locally and beyond the nation's borders have opened the door for a candid look at homosexuality, said the ...

Santa prepares for one last parade in Durham

DURHAM -- In case you haven't managed to catch a parade this holiday season, you've got one more chance. The Whitby Santa Claus Parade takes ...

Christmas activities at Westney Heights

AJAX -- Let the holiday festivities begin. Drop in for a warm drink and a sweet treat at the Christmas Cafe, located in a glowing Christmas room....

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