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Need a doctor? Fourteen physicians are looking for patients
Nov 21, 2008 - 04:30 AM

At first blush, the statement seems paradoxical -- Oshawa is short at least 28 physicians but there are 14 doctors looking for new patients. The question comes to mind, if we're so short of doctors, why are there 14 others who need more patients? The answer is, it's a complicated, shifting, balancing act. Doctors leave. Doctors retire. ... read more

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Editorials
Now is no time to spend money buying buildings
Nov 21, 2008 - 04:30 AM
Last week much discussion took place at Clarington council regarding the Total Hockey experiment that was put in place by the previous municipal council. As many may recall, that experiment failed ... read more

Editorials
Pickering, Ajax councillors right to question Metrolinx plan
Nov 20, 2008 - 10:51 AM
Ajax and Pickering councils have some legitimate concerns about the 25-year Metrolinx plan, concerns that must be taken into account and addressed. Released recently by Metrolinx, formerly the Greater... read more

Editorials
Give as generously as you can this Christmas season
Nov 20, 2008 - 04:30 AM
Amid all the grim news about layoffs and tough times in our economic outlook comes the realization that for some, this will be a truly difficult Christmas. Those among us who are used to going without... read more

Letters
Clarington Older Adults OK for now
Nov 21, 2008 - 03:06 PM

To the editor:Re: Seniors take good, bad from council, Nov. 6. The article indicated Clarington councillors have recently voted for staff to look at ...

Letters
When you put on your poppy next time, put it on the left side
Nov 20, 2008 - 02:27 PM

To the editor: I am very proud to wear a poppy every year, but get very upset when I see people wear their poppy on the wrong side. Unless you're ...

Letters
Find ways to save energy and you'll save money
Nov 20, 2008 - 02:27 PM

To the editor:Re: I'm burning mad over energy-efficient light bulbs, Ian McMillan column, Nov. 7. When I moved to Oshawa two years ago I ...

Letters
Nuclear reactors good for Durham
Nov 20, 2008 - 02:27 PM

To the editor: I am totally for the new nuclear reactors project in Darlington, as it is a clean energy and it also builds on Durham Region's new ...

Letters
Energy-efficient light bulbs not as bright
Nov 20, 2008 - 02:27 PM

To the editor:Re: I'm burning made over energy-efficient light bulbs, Ian McMillan column, Nov. 7. I don't think we really have perfected the ...

Letters
GM management deserves blame for company's problems
Nov 20, 2008 - 02:27 PM

To the editor: I have a great deal of concern for the men and women who will be losing their jobs directly and indirectly due to layoffs in the auto ...

Columns

Clear garbage bags coming
By Reka Szekely - Nov 20, 2008 - 01:29 PM

When I briefly lived in Japan, every day was garbage day. I was there teaching English and living in the suburbs just south of Tokyo in a sea of ...

Letters
Parade a success despite bad weather
Nov 20, 2008 - 10:13 AM

To the editor: On behalf of the Kinsmen&Kinette Club of Pickering I wish to thank the participants and spectators who braved the miserable weather to ...

Letters
Ajax councillors should focus on 'real problems'
Nov 20, 2008 - 10:13 AM

To the editor: Re: 'Stop the plow, face a tow truck in Ajax', News Advertiser, Nov. 14. WOW what a great idea. Not only are we bailing out GM,...

Columns

Bailout yes but with strings attached
By Adam Mercer - Nov 20, 2008 - 04:30 AM

This past week our leader met with the leaders of the other major economic powers of the world to figure out exactly how best to help their own people...

Columns