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Car fire in Ajax Tuesday
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A car was destroyed in a late night fire on Burcher Road in Ajax Tuesday night. There were no injuries. Nov 18. 2008
Nov 19, 2008 - 10:19 AM
AJAX -- A car was destroyed in a late night fire in Ajax Tuesday night. The blaze destroyed a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am parked in the driveway at 60 Burcher Rd.

Ajax deputy fire chief Mark Diotte said when crews arrived, the car was "fully involved" in flames and ... read more
Murder plot discussed in whispers: witness
By Jeff Mitchell - Nov 18, 2008 - 06:04 PM
WHITBY -- The conversation ran from mundane to murder when a police agent met with a high-ranking Hells Angel to discuss dealing with an underworld rival, a jury has been told. Crown witness Steven ... read more
Police release video in shooting probe Video
By Jeff Mitchell - Nov 19, 2008 - 09:18 AM
PICKERING -- Police have released security camera video in hopes of identifying two persons of interest in a shooting last May in Pickering. The video captures images of two men pulling into a parking... read more
MADD applauds new proposed measures to stop youth from drinking and driving (0)
By Parvaneh Pessian - Nov 18, 2008 - 06:04 PM
DURHAM -- New legislation proposed by the Ontario government to tighten the restrictions on young drivers is a step in the right direction, says the president of the Durham Region chapter of Mothers ... read more

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Pickering Santa Claus Parade 2008

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Police release video in shooting probe Video

PICKERING -- Police have released security camera video in hopes of identifying two persons of interest in a shooting last May in Pickering. The video...

Murder plot discussed in whispers: witness

WHITBY -- The conversation ran from mundane to murder when a police agent met with a high-ranking Hells Angel to discuss dealing with an underworld ...

Nine years for key player in coke smuggling ring

OSHAWA -- A key player in a cocaine smuggling ring busted by Durham police has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Michael Stewart, 38, pleaded ...

Toronto police chief comes to Oshawa

DURHAM -- Women officers had to carry their guns in purses when Toronto's police chief, Bill Blair, started his career. Now, more than 30 years ...

Mileage rates up, gas prices down

DURHAM -- The public school board's gas reimbursement rate should get another look in light of recent price declines, trustees have been told. ...

Westcreek remembers at school board

DURHAM -- Gunfire and tears spilled into the Durham District School Board's meeting Monday night. The drama was part of a Remembrance Day ...

Sing-a-long with the Durham Community Choir

DURHAM -- The Durham Community Choir is attempting something different with a timeless Christmas classic. Handel's Messiah is a DCC tradition, ...

The Final Veronica play

AJAX -- Enjoy a night out with dinner and a play. Patrick McMahon is Ernest Hemingway in 'The Final Veronica', a three-part play on Nov. 22 ...

Artists visit Cultural Expressions art gallery to showcase their work

AJAX -- View the artwork of Elena Petrova and Passmore Mashaya. The Cultural Expressions Art Gallery is exhibiting the artists' works until Dec. 6...

Volunteers ready to help out at hospital

To the editor:Re: Need changes at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Peggy Sawyer letter, Nov. 13. I read with concern Peggy Sawyer's letter. As a senior ...

Honour Guard did service proud

To the editor: I was privileged last Tuesday to attend the Memorial Service at the Whitby Cenotaph. On my way there driving along Dundas Street to the...

Take growth into account when GO-ing forward

To the editor: With the constant push towards public transit as a solution to traffic congestion and seeing as the use of transit is the pillar behind...

The Russians are coming

AJAX -- The Ajax Community Centre will host an international minor hockey game next week. The Moscow (Russian) Dynamo 'AAA' midget hockey team...

Lakers shock Chargers en route to OFSAA

OSHAWA -- Chances are John Pfeifer is a good poker player. He's certainly a good basketball coach, as evidenced by his guiding of the G.L. Roberts ...

Brockington meets longtime goal

COURTICE -- Meghan Brockington made her mind up years ago. She was going to be a swimmer, and in doing so, was going to attain an NCAA scholarship ...

Cash restraints cancel boardwalk project

UXBRIDGE -- Township cash restraints have cancelled one project and have council wondering where money will come from for other initiatives. A ...

GM announces Camaro pricing

OSHAWA -- With the new 2010 Camaro set to roll off the Oshawa Car Assembly Plant's production line in the near future GM Canada announced its ...

YMCA employment workshops throughout November

DURHAM -- Perfect the skills needed to get that job. The YMCA has many workshops in the month of November that will aid you in preparing for future ...

Clothing exchange has best year ever

DURHAM -- Twenty years in and the Durham Schools Food for Clothing Exchange just keeps getting better. The event hit the two decades mark Nov. 8 and ...

Christmas craft club for children during holiday season

PICKERING -- Interested in some child-free shopping? Register your children for one or more of the Christmas Craft Club workshops at the Pickering ...

Free CPR-AED event raises awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation

PICKERING -- Learn to help people in distress at a free CPR-AED Awareness event. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario is hosting a free CPR-AED ...

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2008 Toy And Food Drive To Help Families In Need 2008 Toy And Food Drive To Help Families In Need

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Donald A. Wilson Gators defeated Holy Trinity Titans 23-0 in...

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