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Employees protest staffing changes at Whitby mental health centre
By Chris Hall - Mar 21, 2010 - 04:30 AM

WHITBY -- Waving large placards, sipping coffee and meandering down Gordon Street, a small collection of unionized employees from the Ontario Shores...

New water supply considered for Port Perry
Mar 20, 2010 - 04:30 AM

SCUGOG -- A public information session is being held March 23 to outline potential new water supplies for the Port Perry urban area. The Region of...

Lakeridge Health to achieve balanced budget in 2011
By Jennifer O'Meara - Mar 19, 2010 - 11:00 AM

OSHAWA -- After years of trying to take control of an ongoing deficit and growing debt, Lakeridge Health Corporation will have a balanced budget by...

Gardening expert Marjorie Mason shares her knowledge in south Oshawa
Mar 19, 2010 - 04:30 AM

OSHAWA -- South Oshawa parents will get a chance to hear renowned gardening authority Marjorie Mason speak about growing heritage vegetables on March...

Oshawa seniors can spice up dinners with new cooking classes
Mar 17, 2010 - 02:37 PM

OSHAWA -- Seniors looking to add more fun to their menu can learn how through the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres cooking workshops. The series of new...

Durham students explore health care careers
By Melissa Mancini - Mar 08, 2010 - 04:30 AM

DURHAM -- High school students who want to get into health care careers, but don't know whether they want to be speech language pathologists or...

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...

Scugog's 'G-Moms' prepare for Gala on the Greens
Mar 02, 2010 - 02:57 PM

ASHBURN -- The 'G-Moms of Port Perry' are hosting another Gala on the Greens. The spring luncheon and fashion show is being held April 17 from...

Ontario Health Coalition to consult Scugog residents about the future of local health care
Mar 02, 2010 - 12:57 PM

SCUGOG -- The Ontario Health Coalition has recruited a panel of experts to tour the province in March so that the public can voice their concerns...

Scugog applauds Matt Morison's Olympic debut
By Chris Hall - Mar 02, 2010 - 12:57 PM

SCUGOG -- While he didn't pick up a medal at the Vancouver Olympics, Burketon's Matt Morison will soon hold a letter of congratulations from...

Durham CAS gets some funding
By Keith Gilligan - Feb 28, 2010 - 04:30 AM

DURHAM -- Without millions more in funding from the Province, the Durham Children's Aid Society could be looking at staff and service cuts...

Scugog medical team finds joy in a land of sorrows
By Dr. Steve Russell - Feb 25, 2010 - 06:30 AM

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador -- Evelyn, an 11-year-old girl in the village of Verapaz, came to the medical clinic alone. With beautiful fine features and...

Lake Scugog environment plan unveiled in March
Feb 24, 2010 - 10:23 AM

SCUGOG -- Kawartha Conservation presents the final draft of the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan in early March. The plan includes strategies...

Get fit for free in Oshawa

OSHAWA -- City fitness centres will be offering a variety of free activities during the week of Feb...

Durham firefighters kick off Epilepsy Awareness Month