The tricycle of the future in Uxbridge
By Jeff Hayward - Mar 18, 2010 - 04:30 AM
UXBRIDGE -- It looks like something out of a cartoon. But an electric tricycle, built by Uxbridge's Zsolt Kecskemeti, is very real. The three...
North Durham asked for input on waste bylaw
Mar 12, 2010 - 03:46 PM
NORTH DURHAM -- North Durham residents can learn more this month about a proposed waste management bylaw from the Region. Public information sessions...
Seniors hitch a ride with other seniors
By Melissa Mancini - Mar 04, 2010 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- When only two people showed up for the first round of bingo at the Conant branch of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, Richard Williams knew...
Uxbridge demolition project begins
By Jeff Hayward - Feb 24, 2010 - 10:55 AM
UXBRIDGE -- There won't be a 'big boom' like some may have anticipated. Equipment was expected this week to roll into the demolition site...
Catching rays for money in Uxbridge
By Jeff Hayward - Feb 13, 2010 - 04:30 AM
UXBRIDGE -- Catching rays in the winter may not seem like an enjoyable pastime to most people.
But thanks to a new...
Uxbridge land purchase to improve trail
By Jeff Hayward - Feb 10, 2010 - 10:41 AM
UXBRIDGE -- More than 100 acres of land in Uxbridge, acquired through the Region and other sources, will allow a major trail to be constructed off...
Durham Food Charter can move ahead
Jan 24, 2010 - 11:42 AM
DURHAM -- A Pickering councillor and advocate of local agriculture was thrilled to learn of funding for a new initiative in Durham...
Recycling and composting away from home
By Jillian Follert - Jan 23, 2010 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- Oshawa residents out and about at City facilities sometimes have no choice but to toss apple cores, pop cans and other waste, normally...
Sunday night's Gens game goes green
Jan 21, 2010 - 11:37 AM
OSHAWA -- The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the greenbelt this weekend with a special event at Sunday...
Uxbridge's green plan to secure gas revenue
By Jeff Hayward - Jan 14, 2010 - 04:30 AM
UXBRIDGE -- Uxbridge is developing a green sustainability plan with a goal to continue receiving its share of federal tax revenue created through the...
Uxbridge considers lighting retrofit
Dec 22, 2009 - 12:41 PM
UXBRIDGE -- Uxbridge can save almost $6,000 a year on its hydro bill if it follows the advice of a green-minded committee. Michael Klose, Township...