Hands off that cellphone
Fines and demerit points for use of electronic devices while behind the wheel
Jason Liebregts / Metroland
OSHAWA -- The Provincial ban on Cellphone and GPS use in automobiles was introduced today. Oct. 28, 2008
By Stefanie Swinson - Oct 28, 2008 - 11:21 AM
DURHAM -- Using cellphones and hand-held global positioning systems (GPS) while behind the wheel could be against the law in Ontario as new legislation was expected to be introduced Oct. 28 at Queen's Park. Fines and demerit points could be the penalty for taking your eyes ...
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Green Party mourning Pat Gostlin
By Jennifer Stone - Oct 27, 2008 - 02:36 PM
OSHAWA -- Pat Gostlin is being remembered by her political party as making a major "contribution to democracy in Canada," and specifically, for helping ensure leader Elizabeth May ...
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Biker trial delayed as juror falls ill
By Jeff Mitchell - Oct 28, 2008 - 03:23 PM
WHITBY -- Just a day after it began the trial of two Hells Angels accused of plotting the murder of a rival was halted when a juror fell ill. Superior Court Justice Bruce Glass sent the jurors home at...
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Police officers take message to Pickering
By Kristen Calis - Oct 28, 2008 - 12:39 PM
PICKERING -- There are not enough police officers patrolling Ajax and Pickering streets, said off-duty Durham Regional Police officers as they relayed their message in Pickering on Monday night. "...
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Biker trial delayed as juror falls ill
WHITBY -- Just a day after it began the trial of two Hells Angels accused of plotting the murder of a rival was halted when a juror fell ill. Superior...
Volunteers honoured for work in school
DURHAM -- Instead of serving up hot lunches and reading lessons, Durham school volunteers were served some appreciation. Under bright lights, before a...
Cleaning up Oshawa's closed schools
OSHAWA -- With the consolidation of 11 Oshawa schools into six comes extra furniture and equipment for the Durham Catholic board. In the coming weeks...
Photography heritage program for youth
AJAX -- Cultivate the activist and artist within. The Youth Centre hosts The Urban Eyes Youth Photo and Awareness Project series that will provide the...
Celebrate community hall's history
UXBRIDGE -- Siloam Hall's doors will be wide open to the public this weekend. The hall board is hosting an open house celebration on Saturday, ...
Scugog sports heroes honoured
PORT PERRY -- Three of Scugog's sporting legends, a local ball team that captured a provincial title, and a veteran scribe who has filled the ...
Donation is gold for diamond
UXBRIDGE -- The arena baseball diamond will receive needed upgrades, and it appears it won't cost the Township a penny. Bill Lashley, a coach of ...
Sommer joins the West wing
CLARINGTON -- The Clarington Sports Hall of Fame might want to consider adding a new wing to house their induction plaques. And if they were to do so,...
This woman's got Moxie
BROOKLIN -- Whatever you do, don't say that Marissa McTasney's business -- which produces work wear for women -- caters to a niche market....
Going to the dogs
WHITBY -- One local woman's business plan came to her while she was doing something she does every day: walk her dogs. Jo Ann Baguioro-Thompson was ...
Coral Creek to get its playground
UXBRIDGE -- Children in an east-end subdivision will soon have a new place to play. The Township is moving ahead with a playground for the Estates of...
Uxbridge Youth Centre opens
UXBRIDGE -- Slowly, they started coming through the door. "I'm just coming to check things out," said Tom Ban, a Grade 13 student. "...
Panic at the G1
OSHAWA -- My heart was beating rapidly, my tongue dry but the time was now for my G1 test. Again. I'd failed the first time and didn't want to have to...