University moves future teachers downtown
Event celebrates new faculty of education location
By Crystal Crimi - Oct 22, 2008 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- As cars crammed the streets and people scurried along the sidewalks, Durham's university celebrated its new downtown location Monday afternoon. With the snip of a red and green ribbon, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology officially opened its new faculty of education location. Situated in a renovated building at 11 Simcoe St. N in Oshawa, the site opened this September to 223 bachelor of education students and more than 60 faculty and staff. "Believe me, folks, if you'd been in this building in March, you wouldn't believe it was possible," said education faculty dean Dr. Jim Greenlaw. The building ...
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First snow
Oct 21, 2008 - 05:43 PM
DURHAM -- Old man winter is trying to get a head start on the coming cold-weather season with the first snow spotted in Durham Region. South Oshawa was among the areas where wet snowflakes were seen ...
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First layoffs in 27 years
By Jennifer Stone - Oct 21, 2008 - 04:13 PM
BOWMANVILLE -- This week’s announcement of large-scale, temporary layoffs at Bowmanville’s St. Marys Cement plant are a “little offensive,” given the company gave the union representing the workers ...
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'Significant gaps' for Durham in transit plan
By Keith Gilligan - Oct 21, 2008 - 04:16 PM
DURHAM -- The grand plans have been drawn up, but some of the all-important financial details are missing. Metrolinx has a $50-billion, 25-year plan to improve transportation from Clarington to ...
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A legacy of trust betrayed
DURHAM -- Over and over, the pattern was the same. He would befriend the boys and their parents. He'd gain their trust. Over time he would be given ...
Guns found in duct work, man charged
OSHAWA -- Police laid more than 20 charges against a man after the discovery Saturday of a large cache of weapons and ammunition in a downtown Oshawa ...
Durham College gets a new chairwoman
DURHAM -- Bowmanville High School's head of guidance is joining the Durham College team. Aileen Fletcher is the new chairwoman of Durham College's ...
Potters celebrate Christmas early
AJAX-- Transforming a chunk of clay into a three-dimensional piece that can be used or just admired is how Deanna Jones explains her love for pottery....
Art Guild of Scarborough fall art show
DURHAM -- Take a short trip west to enjoy the work of local artists. The Art Guild of Scarborough (AGS) is having its fall art show and sale on Nov. ...
Teamwork saved life of hockey player
When 63-year-old John Vesters took the puck up the ice to make a rush in his men's league hockey game last July, he had no idea he was in the ...
Bus service a plus in community
To the editor: I have been reading your stories about the bus issues on Audley Road in Ajax. As a fellow bus rider, I completely support keeping this ...
Lords fall short at nationals
OSHAWA -- For two games, it all went well for the Durham Lords at the CIBA men's baseball national championships in Montreal. Sam Dempster led his...
Get your Camaro while they're hot
OSHAWA -- Those who want a new version of the classic Camaro can get their motors running. The 2010 model, which will be built in Oshawa starting in ...
Bazaar and bake sale
AJAX -- Get a head start on your Christmas shopping this Saturday. The Pickering Village Seniors Club is having a bazaar and bake sale on Oct. 25 ...
Rainbow muffins
These colourful and nutrient-dense muffins impress even the pickiest eater. With very little added sugar, you can feel good about the natural ...