Lesbian couple attacked by man outside Oshawa school
Man charged after women punched as classes let out
Walter Passarella / Metroland
OSHAWA -- Jane Currie (left) and Anji Dimitriou say they were attacked outside their son's school because they are lesbians. The couple suffered cuts and bruises after an attack last Monday at Gordon B. Attersley elementary school. Nov. 7, 2008
By Stefanie Swinson - Nov 08, 2008 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- Anji Dimitriou has a black eye days after she was attacked in front her children’s school. She says her vision is still blurry and the shock is still sinking in. Ms. Dimitriou, 30, and her lesbian partner Jane Currie, 37, said Friday they still ...
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Pickering woman still missing
Nov 10, 2008 - 09:54 AM
PICKERING -- A search continues for a Pickering woman who's been missing for more than a week. Monica Tierra, 44, of Wilcroft Court, has not been seen or heard from since Nov. 1 and family members are...
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Trash talk about clear bags
By Reka Szekely - Nov 07, 2008 - 03:48 PM
DURHAM -- It was trash talk at works committee when the issue of a pilot project on clear garbage bags came up Wednesday. Starting in January, Durham will test the use of clear garbage bags along two ...
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Shoddy reno work results in charges
WHITBY -- Shoddy work on a home-renovation project has led to charges against two Durham contractors. Inspections carried out after the homeowner ...
Four more cases of candy tampering
PICKERING -- Police have confirmed four more cases of tainted candy handed out to children in Pickering on Halloween. And while Durham police have ...
Trustees to get police checks
Like school volunteers, Durham public school board trustees will now have to provide police reference checks.
On Oct. 20, all but two trustees ...
A is for Authors
OSHAWA -- Sixteen authors, 31 visits to four branches of Oshawa Public Libraries, 2,700 students in 28 schools. Those add up to OPL's A is for Author ...
Holiday season begins in Durham
As the weather cools, thoughts turn to creating Christmas crafts and, failing that, at least to buying something unique at a crafts fair. November ...
Boldly going into the abstract
PORT PERRY -- Walking into the new exhibit at the Kent Farndale Gallery made me think I'd stepped through the looking glass again. Gracing the walls ...
Buy a poppy today
I lose at least a handful a year, and the pins hurt when I poke myself by mistake. But every year, like many Canadians, I sport a poppy with pride....
We Do Not Forget
The trenches filled steady with crimson regretThe names that we speak we do not forgetThe brave and the dauntless both charge just as plannedTheir ...
Generals stomp on Colts
OSHAWA -- After sitting dormant on the sidelines for seven weeks, Neil Conway is quickly becoming the toast of the town in Oshawa.
Conway made 34 ...
Bailey still waiting to make NHL debut
NEW YORK -- Josh Bailey has been living the life of a big league NHL'er the past couple of months, even though he has yet to play in a regular season ...
Generals bounce back nicely
KITCHENER – The Oshawa Generals rebounded from their worst effort of the season with arguably their best Friday, escaping Kitchener with a 5-3 win ...
A dark day: GM union boss
OSHAWA -- The local auto industry took another hit Friday with the announcement of 500 layoffs at the General Motors car plant.
Calling it a dark ...
Design, plant, weed and fertilize
DURHAM -- Running a business is like gardening.
Well, maybe not exactly, but the hobby does provide a good metaphor for CEOs. Both require design, ...
Freebie will open floodgates: staff
UXBRIDGE -- Granting a request from a non-profit group for free use of a community hall will open the floodgates for more requests, Uxbridge's top...
Autumn mash
This easy savoury side dish is low in fat and vitamin rich. It is perfect with roast turkey, chicken, beef or pork. Make it up to two days ahead and ...
Holiday season begins in Durham
As the weather cools, thoughts turn to creating Christmas crafts and, failing that, at least to buying something unique at a crafts fair. November ...
Keeping fit key to preventing falls
DURHAM -- It's mainly because of the feet. For seniors, the twin dangers of slipping and falling can be reduced to a great extent simply by ensuring ...