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OSHAWA -- Tyler and Ella Greystock are pictured with candy bars that were recalled by Hersheys. The kids received them in their Halloween candy last week. Parents are reminded to check their children's candy. Nov. 3, 2008
Trick-or-treaters given tainted chocolate
By Stefanie Swinson - Nov 03, 2008 - 05:21 PM
OSHAWA -- They were recalled almost two years ago, but tainted chocolate bars have resurfaced in the loot bags of Oshawa trick-or-treaters. Oshawa resident Rachel Greystock was surprised to find large-sized Hershey's chocolate bars as she sorted through her kid's Halloween candy Friday night. "We found it odd that it wasn't the small treat size and my husband and I both wanted to check it out first, knowing that there was a recall," said the mother of three. When Mrs. Greystock saw the recalled product numbers on TV Monday morning, she was shocked. "I couldn't believe someone would do it and basically ruin ...
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Tainted chocolate found in three Oshawa stores
Nov 03, 2008 - 05:21 PM
DURHAM -- Local public health inspectors have found chocolate bars recalled in 2006 for suspected Salmonella contamination on the shelves of three Oshawa stores. Public health inspectors from the ...
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Teen charged for Internet threats
Nov 03, 2008 - 02:22 PM
OSHAWA -- A teenager is facing charges after she allegedly made death threats against teachers and students on Facebook. On Nov. 2, Durham Regional Police received information that a female student ...
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Pickering woman reported missing
Nov 03, 2008 - 09:56 AM
PICKERING -- Police are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a Pickering woman reported missing Sunday. Durham cops were contacted by family members who became concerned when ...
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Teen charged for Internet threats
OSHAWA -- A teenager is facing charges after she allegedly made death threats against teachers and students on Facebook. On Nov. 2, Durham Regional ...
Accused in paving scams arrested
DURHAM -- A man wanted for his alleged role in a driveway paving scam that saw dozens of Durham residents bilked last summer has been arrested in ...
Biker wars 'bad for business': witness
WHITBY -- Business comes before blood feuds in the world of biker gangs, an expert witness has testified at the trial of two Hells Angels. Referring ...
Bursary honours late teacher
OSHAWA -- He may have passed away, but Stan Kolesnik is still helping students. A bursary is being set up in honour of Mr. Kolesnik, an Eastdale ...
Bruins still one point up on MoJacks
NORTH DURHAM -- The undefeated start to the season the Uxbridge Bruins had been enjoying is over, but their reign atop the Central Jr. C League ...
Generals roasted by Spitfires
WINDSOR – Despite jumping out to a 2-0 first period lead, the Oshawa Generals were routed 7-2 in Windsor Sunday afternoon.Playing the Canadian Hockey ...
Generals head to Windsor on downer
SAGINAW – The Oshawa Generals may be headed from the frying pan into the fire.After suffering a 5-1 defeat to the Saginaw Spirit Saturday, the ...
Car sales up but not for Ford, GM
DURHAM -- October sales for General Motors and Ford were lower than expected, but overall Canadian vehicle sales were up 1.5 per cent last month ...
Hoping to bridge gap on funding
UXBRIDGE -- Uxbridge is hoping to receive a financial helping hand from upper-tier government to replace a deteriorating bridge. The Glasgow bridge, ...
Job loss affects social services
DURHAM -- Just last week a woman who came to the local John Howard Society (JHS) didn't know how she was going to make her mortgage payment for ...