Durhamregion.com | News | Photos | Videos | 411 | Community Notices | Dating | Events | Flyers | Marketplace | Menus | Movies | Features
500 student rental homes... 11 licences
Councillors struggle with mounting student housing crisis
Photo by Laura Stanley
OSHAWA-- Students held a protest camp outside Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) earlier this month to raise awareness of student housing concerns. October 7, 2008
By Jillian Follert - Oct 21, 2008 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- It's been nearly five months since Oshawa's controversial new rental licensing bylaw took effect and from all indications, it's not working. A new report from City Manager Bob Duignan estimates there are roughly 2,500 students living in up to 500 rental houses in ... read more
Two injured in Manning Road crash
Oct 20, 2008 - 05:43 PM
WHITBY -- A spectacular crash on Manning Road, west of Thickson, has sent two people to hospital with serious injuries. The accident happened about 3 p.m. Monday. Emergency crews had to rescue one ... read more
Accused in Hells Angels murder plot trial arraigned
Oct 20, 2008 - 12:55 PM
WHITBY -- Jury selection has begun in the trial of two high-ranking Durham Region bikers accused of plotting to kill a rival. Mark Stephenson and Remond Akleh were arraigned Monday morning on charges ... read more
Team saves hockey player from sudden death
By Jennifer Stone - Oct 20, 2008 - 11:35 AM
COURTICE -- John Vesters looks good for a man who died three months ago. And when the now 63-year-old left South Courtice Arena on July 22, he was essentially dead -- loaded into an ambulance, ... read more
NEWS IN VIDEO
Talks break off between Durham police and union
NEWS IN PHOTOS
Fall in all its glory

The Thanksgiving weekend offered residents the ...

Guns found in duct work, man charged

OSHAWA -- Police laid more than 20 charges against a man after the discovery Saturday of a large cache of weapons and ammunition in a downtown Oshawa ...

14-year-old charged with impaired driving

PICKERING -- A 14-year-old boy is facing several charges, including impaired driving, after a police pursuit ended with a crash early Saturday in ...

Accused in Hells Angels murder plot trial arraigned

WHITBY -- Jury selection has begun in the trial of two high-ranking Durham Region bikers accused of plotting to kill a rival. Mark Stephenson and ...

Durham College gets a new chairwoman

DURHAM -- Bowmanville High School's head of guidance is joining the Durham College team. Aileen Fletcher is the new chairwoman of Durham College's ...

Boys do better in Grade 9 math

DURHAM -- In Grade 9 math, more boys are achieving the provincial standard than girls. Whereas 70 per cent of academic boys are reaching the standard...

Oshawa principal gets a new role

DURHAM -- There's a new super in town. The Durham Catholic District School Board has appointed Maria Vasanelli as its newest superintendent, ...

Uxperience looking for proceeds recipient

UXBRIDGE -- Uxperience wants to continue helping the community by giving donations from their next play. Uxperience organizers are seeking ...

Newcomers, old favourites coming to Sandford concert

UXBRIDGE -- Musical talent and diversity are coming to the stage in Sandford. The fifth annual Sandford Music Gala takes place on Friday, Oct. 24 at...

A spirited walk

UXBRIDGE -- Uxbridge's historical centre is getting into the spirit of the season. The museum, in conjunction with Uxbridge Secondary School, is ...

Merge on the left would help

To the editor:Re: It's time to introduce the New Liberal Green Party, Tim Kelly column of Oct. 16. Tim Kelly is so right. It's absurd that ...

Banks need to stop charging so much in fees

To the editor: Since it is back in power, this government needs to change its stripes and really do something to help Canadians. For example, this ...

More should have been done to make clear NDP candidate had resigned

To the editor: I realize Andrew McKeever resigned too late to get his name taken off the ballot. Surely Elections Canada, or in default of them the ...

Pickering mites claim Don Mills Civitan tourney crown

PICKERING -- The Pickering Panthers mite select hockey team emerged as champions from the Don Mills Civitan Tournament in Toronto recently. The ...

Bruins take over top spot from MoJacks

NORTH DURHAM -- It's still early in the season, so it wasn't a winner-take-all scenario, but the outcome of Sunday's game between the ...

Scugog sporting heroes to be honoured

SCUGOG -- Scugog's tribute to its sporting heroes will grow by an additional five names Thursday when the municipality hosts a special induction ...

Get your Camaro while they're hot

OSHAWA -- Those who want a new version of the classic Camaro can get their motors running. The 2010 model, which will be built in Oshawa starting in ...

Free home buying seminar available for first-time buyers

PICKERING -- Learn to take advantage of the current buyer's market. Buying a home for the first time is difficult when there are so many factors ...

Moving business in the community for 80 years celebrates anniversary

OSHAWA -- There's an old saying that goes: if you've got it, a truck brought it. Ross Mackie should know. Ross was born into a trucking family...

Get in the spirit with Christmas workshops

PICKERING -- Get a head start on Christmas. The Pickering Museum Village is holding a series of festive workshops that are guaranteed to get you in ...

Bazaar and bake sale

AJAX -- Get a head start on your Christmas shopping this Saturday. The Pickering Village Seniors Club is having a bazaar and bake sale on Oct. 25 ...

Rainbow muffins

These colourful and nutrient-dense muffins impress even the pickiest eater. With very little added sugar, you can feel good about the natural ...

Media Mash Most Viewed Videos
Manhunt in Oshawa Manhunt in Oshawa

Heavily armed police cordoned off Albert Street north of Oli...

Voting day in Durham Region Voting day in Durham Region

The last minute push to bring out the vote began before sunr...

Election night roundup Election night roundup

All six incumbents in Durham Region have been re-elected. St...

Police looking for break-in suspects Police looking for break-in suspects

Durham Police are searching for two men who robbed a Pickeri...

Tight race in Oshawa Tight race in Oshawa

It was a tight race for MP in Oshawa on election night. NDP...

Talks break down between police and union Talks break down between police and union

Police officers will be exercising discretion when issuing t...

Previous
1
/ 6
Previous

Blogs


Scene and Heard with Will McGuirk
The Mark Inside start it up...
Scene and Heard with Will McGuirk
Pitchfork keeps the D-Rock
Blushing Bride
The bachelor party...
Neil Crone - Enter Laughing
Idling for doughnuts?
Sustainable Living in Durham
Tune in Tomorrow
Pressing Buttons
Do I talk about WiiWare too much? Well, here I go again
Scene and Heard with Will McGuirk
By way of an explanation...
Blushing Bride
Budget conscious...