Were cops too hard on Oshawa pot proponents?
By Jillian Follert - Jul 03, 2009 - 03:50 PM
OSHAWA -- There's a right and a wrong way to do things, and local police say that applies to cannabis events, too. Just because pot is illegal doesn't...
Durham drug cops announce $3M bust
Jul 03, 2009 - 03:43 PM
DURHAM -- Dozens of people have been arrested and drugs with an estimated street value in excess of $3 million have been seized in a massive strike by...
Former Oshawa glass plant contents auctioned off
By Melissa Mancini - Jul 02, 2009 - 03:22 PM
OSHAWA -- One of the founding plants of the local United Auto Workers union had its contents sold off last week. Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW), located...
Suspect in numerous Durham break-ins busted
Jul 02, 2009 - 03:22 PM
DURHAM -- A suspect in more than 40 break-ins in Durham Region has been arrested and police continue to investigate potential links to other incidents...
Catholic school board demolishes portables
By Crystal Crimi - Jul 02, 2009 - 02:33 PM
DURHAM -- The wrecking ball's swinging toward Catholic school board portables this summer. Of the 10 schools in the Durham Catholic District...
Oshawa museum rolls out the past
By Stefanie Swinson - Jul 02, 2009 - 01:48 PM
OSHAWA -- The journal entry reads, "The weather is warm and sunny. Lectures to companies continue today on the rehabilitation program. Four tanks...
City says no way to punk band on Canada Day bill
By Jillian Follert - Jul 02, 2009 - 10:52 AM
OSHAWA -- A punk band whose Oshawa farewell concert ended in disaster, didn't manage to snag a spot on the City's Canada Day stage. Toronto rockers...
Take advantage of a farm-fresh Durham Region
By Jenna-Lee Mainse - Jul 02, 2009 - 04:30 AM
DURHAM -- Buying farm-fresh produce and baked goods not only supports local farmers, but also treats taste buds. The Durham Farm Fresh Marketing...
Cops disperse pot party in Oshawa
Jul 01, 2009 - 05:27 PM
OSHAWA -- A small crowd which gathered for what was billed as a "Cannabis Day" celebration at Alexandra Park in Oshawa has been met by...
Oshawa truck plant contents auction in July
By Melissa Mancini - Jul 01, 2009 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- The contents of the recently-closed General Motors truck plant will be up for auction in a few weeks.
The plant, which shut down May 14...
GM truck plant on the auction block
By Melissa Mancini - Jul 01, 2009 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- The contents of the recently-closed General Motors truck plant will be up for auction in a few weeks. The plant, which shut down May 14...
Durham soldiers share Canadian pride
By Crystal Crimi - Jul 01, 2009 - 04:30 AM
DURHAM -- For Corporal Jose Ramirez, the Canadian flag his platoon officer brought everywhere evoked his national pride while in Afghanistan. For...