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Jedi master casts a spell over Pickering
By Chris Hall - Mar 22, 2010 - 10:00 AM

PICKERING -- Fielding questions from a sea of children and adults surrounding him, Dan Steininger is easily distracted from his task at hand...

Police need help identifying pedestrian killed in Pickering
Mar 21, 2010 - 03:45 PM

PICKERING -- A pedestrian struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross Kingston Road early Saturday evening has died from his injuries, say Durham...

Pickering Olympian thrills kids
By Kristen Calis - Mar 21, 2010 - 04:30 AM

PICKERING -- "What was your favourite sport to watch at the Olympics?" Shelley-Ann Brown asked a room full of kids aged four to 12 Tuesday...

Ajax-Pickering kids go mad for LEGO over March break
Reka Szekely - Mar 19, 2010 - 03:00 PM

AJAX-PICKERING -- It was March break madness at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station as hundreds of people showed up for a LEGO-themed event...

Spring dancing for Pickering adults 55 and up
Mar 19, 2010 - 01:39 PM

PICKERING -- The City of Pickering is calling adults 55 and older to shine up their shoes for some spring dancing. The City is hosting the Spring...

Learn to save at Pickering library
Mar 19, 2010 - 04:30 AM

PICKERING -- The Pickering Public Library is offering a free seminar for teens and parents to learn about personal finances now, before finding...

'Mr. Pickering' to retire
By Kristen Calis - Mar 19, 2010 - 04:30 AM

PICKERING -- The almost unbelievable, yet inevitable, is about to take place at City Hall. Chief Administrative Officer Tom Quinn has...

Get crafty in Pickering
Mar 18, 2010 - 02:56 PM

PICKERING -- The Pickering Public Library is offering free materials and a lesson to get started in the world of scrapbooking. The free program to...

Celebrating Pickering Olympian and racism elimination
Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM

PICKERING -- Pickering 2010 Olympic silver medalist Shelley-Ann Brown is taking part in a special celebration this weekend and the public is welcome...

Dunbarton welcomes back Shelley-Ann Brown

By Brad Kelly - Mar 17, 2010 - 04:30 AM

PICKERING -- For someone who shared a little secret about hating the cold despite competing in the Winter Olympics, Shelley-Ann Brown was given a warm...

Free dance-off for Pickering teens
Mar 16, 2010 - 04:16 PM

PICKERING -- The City of Pickering is hosting a free teen dance competition for break and hip-hop dancers. The free event will feature two-on-two...

Free spa day for Pickering teens
Mar 16, 2010 - 04:16 PM

PICKERING -- This Thursday, the City of Pickering is hosting a special spa day for teens. The City's Free Teen Stuff is hosting the event with...

Free yo-yo clinic in Pickering
Mar 15, 2010 - 02:26 PM

PICKERING -- Local kids can learn to walk the dog, hop the fence, split the atom and even more tricks at a free yo-yo clinic this Thursday. Rob Kitts...

Pickering council grills regional chairman

PICKERING -- Pickering councillors questioned the regional chairman for the good portion of an hour...

Ajax man one of Canada's top immigrants

AJAX -- An Ajax man is in the running to be named one of Canada's top 25 immigrants for 2010...

Free kids' events at Pickering Library

PICKERING -- There will be a lot of free stuff to do at the Pickering Public Library over March...

Two groups adopt Pickering parks

PICKERING -- A couple of community groups have vowed to keep two Pickering parks clean and green...

Pickering councillor gives $5,000 to Herizon House

PICKERING -- A representative from a local women's shelter is thankful for the annual cheque...

Presto chango, magician's doves have a new home, rabbit left in the lurch

DURHAM -- The wave of a wand and exclaiming "hocus pocus" wasn't enough to find a new home...