Slain Oshawa mother remembered in Facebook tributes
Nov 30, 2008 - 11:44 AM
OSHAWA -- An Oshawa mother stabbed to death in a brutal knife attack at a family birthday party Saturday is being remembered on Facebook as shock turns to mourning today. Neighbours identified Leslie Kelly as the woman who died after the stabbing Saturday afternoon at 1010 Glen St. in the Wentworth Road and Park Street area of south Oshawa. "Rest in Peace Leslie Kelly" -- a newly created page on Facebook -- has now begun to serve as a gathering place for those who knew the mother, her husband and children. "Leslie Kelly was ...
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Neighbours in shock after deaths in south Oshawa
By Jillian Follert - Nov 30, 2008 - 12:44 PM
OSHAWA -- Residents of a south Oshawa townhouse complex were sombre Sunday morning, still trying to process the tragedy that unfolded in their own backyard the night before.“You can’t believe ...
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Tavares tops Tanti's goal mark
Nov 30, 2008 - 10:26 PM
OSHAWA -- John Tavares is second to none.With two goals on Sunday, the star forward upped his career total to 178 and became the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the Oshawa Generals,...
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Let it snow, let it snow . . .
Nov 30, 2008 - 12:00 PM
A winter storm alert for southern Ontario has been issued by Environment Canada.The alert, issued at 9:12 a.m. Sunday, calls for "dangerous winter weather conditions."The storm is ...
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Birthday party erupts in horror
OSHAWA -- A birthday party in a south Oshawa townhouse erupted in violence last night leaving two adults dead and two children injured, one critically...
Child abuse: another form of bullying
DURHAM -- Almost a decade has passed since the case first came to light but despite the passage of time, few can forget the case of two Blackstock ...
CUPE signs a deal
DURHAM -- Public school board office, clerical, technical, custodial staff and education assistants will make 12 per cent more by the end of their new...
Pop goes Durham Philharmonic Choir
OSHAWA -- The Durham Philharmonic Choir is going lighter for its Christmas concert this year. "We thought we'd change our direction and style,...
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On stage
Through December 21 Class Act Dinner Theatre, 104 Consumers Dr., Whitby, presents Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny by Michael...
Plan B from inner Oshawa
In these economically uncertain times, we should take note of the great big love shown Great Big Sea last Saturday at the GM Centre. It was full to ...
We must demand much more
To the editor: While factories close, governments fiddle. Working women and men in the manufacturing sector are suffering as our politicians dither....
Tavares tops Tanti's goal mark
OSHAWA -- John Tavares is second to none.
With two goals on Sunday, the star forward upped his career total to 178 and became the all-time leading ...
Tavares tallies twice in Ottawa
OTTAWA – John Tavares is two goals away from being the highest scoring Oshawa General ever.Tavares scored twice Friday in Ottawa, giving him 176 goals...
The incomparable Orr
OSHAWA -- From the day Bobby Orr arrived to play for the Oshawa Generals at the age of 14, there was little doubt he would be a star. Brought in from ...
Festive fun in Durham
DURHAM -- Santa is still visiting Durham with two more parades this Saturday, this time in North Durham. Santa parades through downtown Uxbridge in ...
Mind your manners at Parkwood program
OSHAWA -- If you're looking to brush up your dining decorum for the Christmas holidays, check out this program at Parkwood Estate. On Dec. 9, Parkwood...
Holiday fun at the Oshawa libraries
OSHAWA -- Kids can book holiday fun at Oshawa Public Libraries' branches during December. Regular programs and special holiday week events are ...