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A dark day: GM union boss Video (1)
By Melissa Mancini and Stefanie Swinson - Nov 07, 2008 - 02:51 PM

OSHAWA -- The local auto industry took another hit Friday with the announcement of 500 layoffs at the General Motors car plant.

Calling it a dark day for Oshawa, Chris Buckley, president of Local ...

Four more cases of candy tampering
Nov 07, 2008 - 03:48 PM

PICKERING -- Police have confirmed four more cases of tainted candy handed out to children in ...

GM third-quarter results hit an all-time low Video (1)
Nov 07, 2008 - 12:59 PM

OSHAWA -- General Motors lost $2.5 billion in the third quarter, says a GM financial report released...

Cheeky suspect won't give up coke: cops
Nov 07, 2008 - 02:50 PM

AJAX -- He might claim it's a bum rap, but an Ajax man is facing several charges after Durham drug ...


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Photos of the day -- Nov. 3

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Four more cases of candy tampering

PICKERING -- Police have confirmed four more cases of tainted candy handed out to children in Pickering on Halloween. And while Durham police have ...

Cheeky suspect won't give up coke: cops

AJAX -- He might claim it's a bum rap, but an Ajax man is facing several charges after Durham drug cops busted him Thursday. As a result of a traffic ...

Designated driver: priceless

UXBRIDGE -- Case of beer: $35. Evening at the bar: $99. Designated driver: priceless. That's the message members of the Durham Chapter of Mothers ...

Oshawa high school highlights arts program

OSHAWA -- Parents and students interested in the arts program at O'Neill Collegiate are invited to an information night Nov. 20. At the event, ...

Breakfast is served at Brock High School

A partnership between the Brock Community Health Centre and Brock High School has led to the introduction of the Brock Breakfast Club at the school. ...

Trustees to get police checks

Like school volunteers, Durham public school board trustees will now have to provide police reference checks.

On Oct. 20, all but two trustees ...

Catching up, in words and film, with Ajax's Brendan Canning

"We'll see where it all ends. Ultimately you just have to practice lots. Practice lots. Check out bands. See if you're as good as this ...

The greening of chair'ity event

OSHAWA -- The volunteer committee of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery invites you to take a seat. On Nov. 15, the committee holds its annual Chair'...

Musicians entertain locally

To get your live music event listed in MusicNotes, send the information by noon Tuesday by e-mail to Wie Geht's Amigo, 789 King St. E., Newcastle,...

Buy a poppy today

I lose at least a handful a year, and the pins hurt when I poke myself by mistake. But every year, like many Canadians, I sport a poppy with pride....

We Do Not Forget

The trenches filled steady with crimson regretThe names that we speak we do not forgetThe brave and the dauntless both charge just as plannedTheir ...

Problems with ethanol are abundant

To the editor:Re: Second Marsh and ethanol plant can co-exist, Scott Sutherland letter, Nov. 5. My husband and I purchased our home over seven years ...

Generals bounce back nicely

KITCHENER – The Oshawa Generals rebounded from their worst effort of the season with arguably their best Friday, escaping Kitchener with a 5-3 win ...

Second half surge lifts Titans

COURTICE -- A second half comeback has prolonged the season for at least one more game for the Holy Trinity Titans senior football team. Trailing the ...

Kitchener's General might wear a badge if hockey doesn't work out

KITCHENER -- Tyler Taylor saw some unforgettable things working the night shift with provincial police.Horrible things."I saw a girl," said...

A dark day: GM union boss Video (1)

OSHAWA -- The local auto industry took another hit Friday with the announcement of 500 layoffs at the General Motors car plant.

Calling it a dark ...

Design, plant, weed and fertilize

DURHAM -- Running a business is like gardening.

Well, maybe not exactly, but the hobby does provide a good metaphor for CEOs. Both require design, ...

Freebie will open floodgates: staff

UXBRIDGE -- Granting a request from a non-profit group for free use of a community hall will open the floodgates for more requests, Uxbridge's top...

Keeping fit key to preventing falls

DURHAM -- It's mainly because of the feet. For seniors, the twin dangers of slipping and falling can be reduced to a great extent simply by ensuring ...

Angels' tree of light

DURHAM -- The holiday season is difficult for families who have lost a loved one. The Bereaved Families of Ontario- Durham Region is having its ...

Weekend events to enjoy in Durham

The first weekend in November is packed with events for people of all ages and of all tastes. Look for hockey, concerts, hikes and special events in ...

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Young woman found murdered in Oshawa Young woman found murdered in Oshawa

OSHAWA -- A Durham Regional Police ofiicer peers into the ba...

Scary afternoon at Bobby Orr PS Scary afternoon at Bobby Orr PS

Students at Bobby Orr Public School in Oshawa have shown the...

Tainted chocolate found in Oshawa Tainted chocolate found in Oshawa

Stefanie Swinson speaks with a family who ended up receiving...

Its Flu Season! Its Flu Season!

Its that time of year again. Time to get your flu shot to p...

Gas prices dive Gas prices dive

Commuters were happy to see lower gas prices this morning. S...

Obama win brings hope in Durham Obama win brings hope in Durham

The historic election of Barack Obama in the U.S. has brough...

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