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Oshawa runner carries Paralympic torch in Toronto
By Melissa Mancini - Mar 19, 2010 - 11:00 AM

OSHAWA -- She's no stranger to competing for her country on the world stage, but representing Canada as a torchbearer for the Paralympic Games was all...

Lakeridge Health to achieve balanced budget in 2011
By Jennifer O'Meara - Mar 19, 2010 - 11:00 AM

OSHAWA -- After years of trying to take control of an ongoing deficit and growing debt, Lakeridge Health Corporation will have a balanced budget by...

Bursaries announced for students at Trent in Oshawa
By Jennifer O'Meara - Mar 18, 2010 - 08:00 PM

OSHAWA -- Construction is set to begin at Trent University’s new $11.5 million Thornton Road campus, and when the facility opens this fall, female...

Oshawa's Municipal candidates as of March 18
Mar 18, 2010 - 02:35 PM

Mayor-John Gray-Bill LongworthRegional and City Councillor -Trevor Bardens-Pauline Beal-Debbie Grills-Joseph Kolodzie-Jeremy Large-Robert Lutczyk-Tito...

Oshawa offers customer service in 170 languages
By Melissa Mancini - Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM

OSHAWA -- Residents who want to talk to their municipality in their mother tongue just need to pick up the phone. Residents can call in to Service...

Local resident wants her tax bill addressed to Columbus
By Melissa Mancini - Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM

OSHAWA -- Addressing someone by their proper name shows respect, said Columbus resident Rosemary McConkey at council on March 8. That's why the...

Oshawa seniors spring activity guide now available
Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM

OSHAWA -- The Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres Spring (OSCC) Activity Guide is now available for spring. The guide features new classes including Golf...

Female soldier speaks to Oshawa students
By Crystal Crimi - Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM

OSHAWA -- Wrapped in a burka, Master Corporal Corena LetandreMacKay stood before a group of 165 students to make a point about women's rights...

Saying goodbye to Whitby's former mayor
By Parvaneh Pessian - Mar 17, 2010 - 06:11 PM

WHITBY -- Family, community and country were deeply resonating themes woven throughout the heartfelt eulogies delivered by Bob Attersley’s friends and...

Oshawa seniors can spice up dinners with new cooking classes
Mar 17, 2010 - 02:37 PM

OSHAWA -- Seniors looking to add more fun to their menu can learn how through the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres cooking workshops. The series of new...

Grass fire prompts cautionary warning in Oshawa
Mar 17, 2010 - 10:41 AM

OSHAWA -- Oshawa fire officials are warning residents to be cautious after firefighters were called to a grass fire on Stevenson Road Tuesday...

Oshawa business owner, city staff disagree about need for new indoor soccer field
By Shawn Cayley and Melissa Mancini - Mar 17, 2010 - 04:30 AM

OSHAWA -- Whether or not the city needs a new indoor field facility is the source of debate between city staff and a local business owner. The plan to...