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Why one GM worker says she is taking early retirement Video
By Melissa Mancini - Sep 12, 2008 - 12:49 PM

OSHAWA -- Trish McAuliffe gave General Motors her walking papers this week. The road to retirement has been a bumpy one for Ms. McAuliffe. She has been an employee of the company for more than 25 ...

Police looking for trio who abducted Pickering woman
Sep 11, 2008 - 10:25 PM

PICKERING -- Durham police are investigating a report that a Pickering woman was abducted at ...

Pump shock: as gas prices skyrocket (0)
Sep 12, 2008 - 05:17 AM

A massive overnight hike in prices at the gas pump will leave motorists shocked. The jump – 12.9 ...

Rising Ontario Works caseload hits Region's bottom line
Sep 12, 2008 - 04:17 PM

DURHAM -- Region officials predict the number of Ontario Works cases in Durham will continue to rise...

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Two men charged in Scugog home invasion

SCUGOG -- Two men are facing charges after a man was attacked while playing video games in his home.Durham Regional Police say on Aug. 10 two men made...

Beaverton McDonald's manager charged with theft

A manager at a Beaverton restaurant has been charged after allegedly pocketing over $6,000 from cash deposits.Durham Regional Police say a shift ...

Police looking for trio who abducted Pickering woman

PICKERING -- Durham police are investigating a report that a Pickering woman was abducted at gunpoint from her driveway late Wednesday evening and ...

School board plans for improvement

DURHAM -- If the public board reaches its goal, three quarters of its Grade 3 and 6 students will meet provincial literacy expectations by this June. ...

Glad to be unemployed

DURHAM -- When Jeff Statham received his lay-off notice, it was cause for celebration.

Although there were still bills to pay, losing his job gave...

School board shortfall getting smaller

DURHAM -- The Catholic school board is getting closer to having a "real balanced budget." The Durham Catholic District School Board is ...

Youthful talent needed for Ajax showcase

AJAX -- Now that the date is set, the only thing missing are the performers. Ajax on Stage! Youth Talent Showcase is a chance for teens 13 to 19 to ...

Cooking for comedy

OSHAWA -- The information that real food is being used on stage in Oshawa Little Theatre's season opener, The Kitchen Witches, has me thinking one ...

Teddy bears and tea at Parkwood

OSHAWA -- This month, children can learn about teddy bears, make their own and attend a special tea with grandparents at Parkwood Estate. On Sept. 21,...

Green shift gives Canadians chance to hear all major parties

That change of heart we received Wednesday from Stephen Harper and Jack Layton was their somewhat cynical reaction to the outcry from Canadians at ...

Where's the inspiration

Why don't we have the dynamic leaders they have south of the border? From a personality perspective, Steven Harper and Stephane Dion just don'...

Easy to participate in Marathon of Hope

That's it. I'm tired of just talking about what a great guy Terry Fox was. My fellow co-worker, Crystal Crimi, and myself will get up early ...

Power's bible lands him in Lacrosse Hall of Fame

It just goes to show you: stinking at sports doesn't mean you can't make your mark. Just ask Larry Power. The first to admit he was never very...

From Blue Devil to Bulldog

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- Zack Greer is heading back to school. And the lacrosse field too. The long time box lacrosse star with the Whitby Warriors, who ...

Lords lay the hammer down on Queen's

OSHAWA -- The Durham Lords men's baseball team appears to have playing on the road down pat. Now, this weekend they'll have an opportunity to ...

Business person of the year a 30-year veteran of funeral services

OSHAWA -- Thirty years ago, John Kellam had to make a decision about what career path he wanted to take. It is a choice everyone faces in their ...

Why one GM worker says she is taking early retirement Video

OSHAWA -- Trish McAuliffe gave General Motors her walking papers this week. The road to retirement has been a bumpy one for Ms. McAuliffe. She has ...

Uxbridge looks outside itself for ideas

UXBRIDGE -- A public forum Tuesday about how another town has made strides to improve its downtown sparked new debates and conjured up old ones in ...

Stay away from unpasteurized ciders and juices

DURHAM -- As fall rolls in, the Region's health department is once again reminding residents to stay away from unpasteurized ciders and juices....

Glad to be unemployed

DURHAM -- When Jeff Statham received his lay-off notice, it was cause for celebration.

Although there were still bills to pay, losing his job gave...

Teddy bears and tea at Parkwood

OSHAWA -- This month, children can learn about teddy bears, make their own and attend a special tea with grandparents at Parkwood Estate. On Sept. 21,...

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