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Firefighters on scene at Remi Court fire
NEWCASTLE -- Firefighters have extinguished a garage fire in a residential neighbourhood in Newcastle. The fire took place at a house on Remi Court. Fire Chief Gord Weir confirmed there was fire damage to the garage and some smoke damage in the house. There is no report of any injuries at this time. An investigation into the cause of the fire is in progress. Stay tuned to newsdurhamregion.com for information when it becomes available.
Father, sons stabbed on weekend still in hospital
Dec 01, 2008 - 10:14 AM
OSHAWA -- The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is still investigating the fatal shooting of a man by Durham police that occurred during a tragic domestic stabbing on the weekend in Oshawa. The SIU is in the process of notifying the next of kin of Gino Petralia, the 47-year-old Oshawa man who was killed by police after he fatally stabbed mother of three Leslie Kelly and stabbed her husband Rick Kelly and their two sons ages three and five. Three other boys, ages, 11, 12 and 13, who were in the Glen Street townhouse at the time of the attack...
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Leslie Kelly a 'hero' who died protecting her family
Ian Caldwell - Dec 01, 2008 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- Her warm smile is engaging and the photos on a Facebook memorial reveal a small part of why Leslie Kelly was so loved by her family and so endearing to her friends and the people she met.The...
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GO transit urged to beef up security
By Kristen Calis - Dec 01, 2008 - 11:01 AM
PICKERING -- GO Transit should beef up its security and provide more information to its riders to help them protect their personal property, says Pickering Council. In a motion introduced by Ward 3 ...
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Six Durham-connected homicides in 2008
Dec 01, 2008 - 10:14 AM
DURHAM -- The death of an Oshawa woman at the hands of a man who was later shot dead by police is the sixth homicide involving a Durham resident this year -- and the fourth instance in which it is ...
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Six Durham-connected homicides in 2008
DURHAM -- The death of an Oshawa woman at the hands of a man who was later shot dead by police is the sixth homicide involving a Durham resident this ...
Child abuse: another form of bullying
DURHAM -- Almost a decade has passed since the case first came to light but despite the passage of time, few can forget the case of two Blackstock ...
CUPE signs a deal
DURHAM -- Public school board office, clerical, technical, custodial staff and education assistants will make 12 per cent more by the end of their new...
Pop goes Durham Philharmonic Choir
OSHAWA -- The Durham Philharmonic Choir is going lighter for its Christmas concert this year. "We thought we'd change our direction and style,...
ArtScene
On stage
Through December 21 Class Act Dinner Theatre, 104 Consumers Dr., Whitby, presents Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny by Michael...
Plan B from inner Oshawa
In these economically uncertain times, we should take note of the great big love shown Great Big Sea last Saturday at the GM Centre. It was full to ...
Crone column right on target
To the editor: Re: 'Column showed distinct lack of respect', Nov. 26 News Advertiser letter. I completely disagree with Lynn Cook in regards ...
Limit Christmas tree light usage
To the editor: We are all trying to do our part to save by shutting off lights, reducing our thermostats, not running our appliances at peak times, ...
Tavares tops Tanti's goal mark
OSHAWA -- John Tavares is second to none.
With two goals on Sunday, the star forward upped his career total to 178 and became the all-time leading ...
Tavares tallies twice in Ottawa
OTTAWA – John Tavares is two goals away from being the highest scoring Oshawa General ever.Tavares scored twice Friday in Ottawa, giving him 176 goals...
Homemade onion dip
This homemade dip is light on salt, but big on flavour and a joy to serve with potato chips, crackers or crudités. Surround dip with carrot or ...
Festive fun in Durham
DURHAM -- Santa is still visiting Durham with two more parades this Saturday, this time in North Durham. Santa parades through downtown Uxbridge in ...
Mind your manners at Parkwood program
OSHAWA -- If you're looking to brush up your dining decorum for the Christmas holidays, check out this program at Parkwood Estate. On Dec. 9, Parkwood...