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Building a better future in Durham Region
Mar 19, 2010 - 04:30 AM

Builders in Durham Region appear to have the worst of the economic downturn behind them and are looking forward to better times in the coming months...

Scugog Island bus route could be windfall for community
Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation have put in motion an idea that could result in a sizeable payout for Scugog and its citizens in the...

What price must we pay to preserve military history?
Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM

What price is a fair price for a piece of our history? Is one person's 'donation' another's to keep? Those questions are at the core...

Mourning a death, celebrating a life well lived
Mar 17, 2010 - 04:30 AM

The Town of Whitby lost one of its greatest champions last week -- a champion at sports, a champion of his beloved community and a champion in...

Caution, common sense must be the guide at this time of year
Mar 11, 2010 - 04:30 AM

An Oshawa woman's terrifying 40-minute ordeal in which three of her beloved pets went through the ice in Darlington Park Tuesday night serves as a...

Common ballot, direct question needed on issue of electing Durham chairman
Mar 11, 2010 - 04:30 AM

Finally, the overdue discussion on directly electing the Durham Regional chairman appears to be gaining traction among regional politicians. Officials...

Take steps to continue recycling during labour disruption
Mar 10, 2010 - 04:30 AM

Residents across Durham Region should brace themselves for delays in the collection of their recyclable materials at the curb in the coming days and...

Long way to go in securing future of nuclear power here at home
Mar 04, 2010 - 04:30 AM

A bit of clarity was provided by the provincial government to Durham Region politicians Monday when Ontario Energy and Infrastructure Minister Brad...

Oshawa must make vow to change, revisit education policy
Mar 04, 2010 - 04:30 AM

The City of Oshawa, led by Mayor John Gray, owes its citizens an apology.

As the murk of the MBA debate that has rocked the City’s...

Making a difference in municipal governance in Durham
Mar 03, 2010 - 04:30 AM

There is something to be admired about the men and women who seek public office to serve their communities. They greet us with big handshakes...

Athletes share joys and sorrows at Vancouver Olympics
Mar 03, 2010 - 04:30 AM

Oh the glory, Oh Canada. As the 21st Olympic Winter Games closed in Vancouver Sunday, Canadians from coast to coast shared in the triumph of our...

Silver for Shelley-Ann, a golden opportunity for the future
Feb 26, 2010 - 04:30 AM

The Brown family in Pickering can be forgiven for cheering just a little louder than their neighbours Wednesday night as their daughter, Shelley-Ann...

Rising hockey costs create a barrier to families

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Feb 26, 2010 - 04:30 AM

As the Canadian Olympic hockey teams continue to build excitement for a frenzied nation of fans, other dreams of Olympic glory take root every weekend...