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Too early to comment on possible auto merger, says local union boss

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By Melissa Mancini - Oct 23, 2008 - 08:45 AM
OSHAWA -- There is no word as to how a possible merger between General Motors and Chrysler would affect local auto workers. It's anybody's guess as to where the negotiations will go and if the idea will go through or "fall off the table completely" CAW Local 222 ... read more

A legacy of trust betrayed
By Jeff Mitchell - Oct 22, 2008 - 04:31 AM
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 more access to the children, taking them for day ... read more

Residents want Town to put a stopper on flooding issues

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By Parvaneh Pessian - Oct 22, 2008 - 08:12 AM
WHITBY -- Residents are tired of "Band-Aid solutions" and want a concise action plan in place to address flooding issues after a summer of being pummelled by heavy rains. Members of ... read more

Brimble records aces number eight and nine

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By Brad Kelly - Oct 23, 2008 - 04:32 AM
PICKERING -- Here's a golf story to share while sipping a cold one after your next round: Jeremy Brimble recorded the eighth hole-in-one of his young golfing career on the weekend. And then just three... read more

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Crime

Football prospect held on attempted murder charge

DURHAM -- A young man currently being held on charges of attempted murder in connection with a shooting incident in Pickering had embarked on a ...

Man charged in four south Oshawa robberies

OSHAWA -- A man believed to be responsible for four armed robberies in an eight-hour span in south Oshawa is in custody and facing 10 charges. The ...

Internet installer charged after flashing incidents

SCUGOG -- Two reports of a man exposing himself have led to charges against a communications company installer working in Scugog. Durham police ...

A legacy of trust betrayed

14-year-old charged with impaired driving

Guns found in duct work, man charged

Education

More opportunities for college legal students

DURHAM -- Students in two of Durham College's legal programs can now go on to become licensed paralegals. The school's court and tribunal ...

Durham schools are looking good

DURHAM -- The public board's best looking school grounds were found in Whitby this summer. Jack Miner Public School is this year's 'Hey, ...

Trustees to get police checks

DURHAM -- Like school volunteers, Durham public school board trustees will now have to provide police reference checks. All but two trustees voted in...

College president talks about school growth

Students shipped to environment summit

More faculty moves could be on horizon

Entertainment

Memories of The Regent

OSHAWA -- When the grand reopening of The Regent Theatre was announced, we asked for your Regent memories. Opened as a movie theatre and vaudeville ...

Art without borders

PORT PERRY -- The Showcase of the Arts takes place in Port Perry, but its appeal goes far beyond Scugog's borders. Sponsored by Scugog Council for the...

Ajax Film Circuit features 'Amal'

AJAX -- Catch 'Amal' on the big screen in Ajax next month.. The Ajax Film Circuit is showing 'Amal' on Nov. 5 at the Ajax Cineplex ...

Alabama gospel singers concert in aid of women's shelter

After the flood

Potters celebrate Christmas early

Opinion

Hall of Famers have interesting stories to tell

The Clarington Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner tomorrow night will include an interesting array of stories that few have heard told before, and ...

Make it a safe Halloween this year and always

Excitement is building for Ajax and Pickering kids as Halloween nears. After all, when else can a boy or girl dress up and roam the streets, ...

Keeping bus loop the wrong decision

To the editor: I am disgusted that the Route 222 Hoile Drive bus loop will continue to operate despite opposition by many residents. How Durham Region...

Showing youth the way to avoid youth crime is key

Good that they kept bus route

Storm allows chance for system rejuvenation

Sports

Neal rubbing shoulders with a true Star

DALLAS, Texas -- If getting over the shock of realizing a childhood dream wasn't enough for James Neal, how about dealing with the reality of ...

Vikings rolling into consolation final

RAGLAN -- This past weekend the Oshawa Vikings men's rugby team took another step towards their second championship in two years. Last year the ...

Clarington Tigercats Fun Day/Food Drive cancelled

CLARINGTON -- Due to a scheduling conflict, the Clarington Tigercats Football Club is canceling the Fun Day/Food drive, scheduled for Saturday, Oct 25...

GM hockey league's triple threat

Brimble records aces number eight and nine

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Possible minor hockey merger in North Durham

Business

New program helps companies break into foreign markets

DURHAM -- You don't have to be big to take on the world. That's the message a new initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the ...

Support your business and the community

DURHAM -- You can get an earful of business buzz and help charity all in one night. The Durham Home and Small Business Association will be hosting the...

Too early to comment on possible auto merger, says local union boss

OSHAWA -- There is no word as to how a possible merger between General Motors and Chrysler would affect local auto workers. It's anybody's guess as to...

Finance minister announces $500-million provincial deficit

905 housing market gets hit, Oshawa stays strong

College president talks about school growth

Life

GuluWalk comes to Oshawa

DURHAM -- Walk with a purpose. Students of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Durham College, Trent University in Oshawa, ...

Lest we forget annual campaign

UXBRIDGE -- We should give back to those who gave so much to us, says the chairman of an annual campaign. And residents have a chance to do just that ...

Pumpkin party and food drive

AJAX -- Get in the Halloween spirit. On Oct. 25, there's a free community event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bryson Insurance at 541 Bayly St. E., Ajax....

Ghouls and goodies at church's Community Festival

Christmas comes early at Community Nursing Home

Get in the spirit with Christmas workshops

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