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GM truck plant to close earlier than expected

OSHAWA -- CAW local 222 President Chris Buckley says the federal government has to act now to save jobs amidst the economic crisis that has brought General Motors to its knees. "It just keeps getting worse every day," Mr. Buckley said Friday night, after the union representing GM workers in Oshawa told its members earlier in the day the truck plant is now tentatively scheduled to close ...

Elderly woman killed in crash in north Oshawa
Nov 21, 2008 - 08:44 PM

OSHAWA -- A late afternoon crash in north Oshawa has killed an elderly woman. The accident happened Friday at the intersection of Ritson and Winchester Roads about 4:45 p.m.Durham Regional Police were...

Dithering on auto bailout could be catastrophic: Oshawa mayor (0)
By Melissa Mancini - Nov 21, 2008 - 03:24 PM

TORONTO -- Now is the time to act to help the auto sector because "dithering can be catastrophic," says Oshawa Mayor John Gray. Mayor Gray was one of about 30 Ontario mayors who met in ...

Whitby girl missing since October
Nov 21, 2008 - 03:06 PM

WHITBY -- Police are seeking help locating a Whitby teen who's been missing since late October. Melissa Lal, 16, of Foundry Lane in Whitby was last seen Oct. 24. The girl has gone missing before ...

Olympic flame to sweep through Oshawa
Nov 21, 2008 - 05:37 PM

OSHAWA -- The passing of the Olympic torch through Oshawa next year has sparked excitement among ...

A reluctant rat: Agent wanted out
Nov 21, 2008 - 02:10 PM

WHITBY -- He was paid thousands to inform on drug dealing among his biker brothers, but a police ...


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Jesse Cook concert at Regent Theatre

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Durham residents arrested in bank card skimming operation

DURHAM -- Five Durham residents are facing more than 180 charges following an investigation into tampered banking machines. Durham Regional Police ...

A reluctant rat: Agent wanted out

WHITBY -- He was paid thousands to inform on drug dealing among his biker brothers, but a police agent has testified he was reluctant to implicate two...

Police warn ATM users to be wary of card skimming

DURHAM -- People will have to worry about more than just shoulder surfing while accessing ATM machines after a slew of skimming devices were found in ...

From Pakistan to Canada

DURHAM -- Shaffan Din doesn't remember much about his school in Pakistan - mostly that it was small and only had one window. He was only in Grade ...

Bullying: in the schoolyard

DURHAM -- Ellen's son was in Grade 4 or 5 when he started dealing with bullies. "His friends actually turned on him and started picking on ...

How to deal with bullying

DURHAM -- The Canadian Red Cross offers an array of tips for youth dealing with bullying, and for their parents. Here are some of them:...

Oscar-worthy performance once again from Sean Penn

Milk 

Directed by Gus Van Sant

Sean Penn might be the finest American actor under 60, a master craftsman,...

Christmas with the king

WHITBY -- On Dec. 6, Elvis will be in the building. Port Perry's Ron Moore brings his annual Christmas With The King show to the Centennial ...

Beethoven, Strauss make up symphony concert Nov. 21

OSHAWA -- Two major works by Beethoven and Strauss make up tonight's program of the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra, under the ...

Clarington Older Adults OK for now

To the editor:Re: Seniors take good, bad from council, Nov. 6. The article indicated Clarington councillors have recently voted for staff to look at ...

Now is no time to spend money buying buildings

Last week much discussion took place at Clarington council regarding the Total Hockey experiment that was put in place by the previous municipal ...

Need a doctor? Fourteen physicians are looking for patients

At first blush, the statement seems paradoxical -- Oshawa is short at least 28 physicians but there are 14 doctors looking for new patients. The ...

Trojans juniors march to Metro Bowl semis

AJAX -- Ajax's Pickering High School Trojans junior football team is off to the regional semifinals after a dominating performance over Fenelon ...

Poor third quarter puts Lady Cougars on OFSAA sidelines

AJAX -- A tough third quarter spelled big trouble for the Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Lady Cougars at the provincial senior girls' basketball...

Tavares gunning for Tanti

OSHAWA -- John Tavares could become the all-time leading goal scorer for the Oshawa Generals this weekend. The 18-year-old sensation heads into ...

Dithering on auto bailout could be catastrophic: Oshawa mayor (0)

TORONTO -- Now is the time to act to help the auto sector because "dithering can be catastrophic," says Oshawa Mayor John Gray. Mayor Gray ...

Economic challenges require a strategic mindset

Given the climate of economic uncertainty currently affecting us all it would have been very easy to begin this new "How To" series with an ...

Hoping for a Christmas shopping boom

DURHAM -- Jason King opened Alcatraz Skate shop in 1996, without much of a business plan. But with the retail season's yearly heyday creeping up,...

Santa's back in Ajax and Oshawa parades

DURHAM -- Santa's back for repeat parade performances this weekend and he's hoping for drier weather after getting drenched in Bowmanville and ...

Port Perry doctor receives YMCA Peace Medallion

DURHAM -- Most of the time, Dr. Anthony Brown can be found treating patients from the comfort of his family practice in Port Perry or under the ...

Don’t lower the boom

I am trapped in the claws of a wild thicket as branches poke my sides and scratch my face.

Insects hover around me gnawing at my skin. I watch ...

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2008 Toy And Food Drive To Help Families In Need 2008 Toy And Food Drive To Help Families In Need

The Durham Regional Police Service has launched its 20th ann...

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An estimated 500 people gathered outside Oshawa City Hall Fr...

Teddy Bears for Remembrance Day Teddy Bears for Remembrance Day

Students at T.R. McEwen PS in Oshawa sewed teddy bears this...

Who are these men Who are these men

Durham Regional Police are hoping security camera video will...

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