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Four-year-old Drew Murphy has plenty to smile about these days. THe Brokklin girl plays John Stamos' daughter in the television movie 'The Two Mr. Kissels' which airs on the Lifetime Network this weekend.

Brooklin four-year-old shoots to fame

Drew Murphy will star in movie alongside John Stamos and Robin Tunney

By Parvaneh Pessian - Nov 14, 2008 - 04:30 AM
BROOKLIN -- She may be only four years old, but with a slew of commercials, photo shoots and even a film under her belt, Drew Murphy's star is on the rise. The young actress from Brooklin was discovered when her parents, Shawna and Patrick, entered her in the Pat Jarosz Model and Talent Search competition last fall. Sweeping the competition, Drew nabbed first place and the attention of a panel of judges from various modelling agencies.

She then auditioned and landed the role of John Stamos's daughter in the television movie The Two Mr. Kissels, set to air on the Lifetime Network this weekend.

"She doesn't really understand ... read more

Police informant infiltrated Hells Angels
By Jeff Mitchell - Nov 13, 2008 - 03:45 PM
WHITBY -- A key Crown witness in the trial of two bikers has testified he was working as a police informant all the while as he rose through the ranks to become an officer of the Hells Angels. Steven ... read more

Man charged in schoolyard assault a victim: Lawyer

By Stefanie Swinson - Nov 13, 2008 - 05:51 PM
OSHAWA -- The man accused of punching two women at a local school is a "victim," and his lawyer says he is confident Mark Scott, 43, will be found innocent. "I've been advised not to ... read more

Two more tainted candy boxes found in Pickering
Nov 13, 2008 - 12:55 PM
PICKERING -- Two more cases of cold medicine inside Smarties boxes have been confirmed by the Durham Regional Police. Investigators from the Ajax-Pickering office confirmed the cases, which were in ... read more

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Man charged in schoolyard assault a victim: Lawyer

OSHAWA -- The man accused of punching two women at a local school is a "victim," and his lawyer says he is confident Mark Scott, 43, will be...

Police informant infiltrated Hells Angels

WHITBY -- A key Crown witness in the trial of two bikers has testified he was working as a police informant all the while as he rose through the ranks...

Two more tainted candy boxes found in Pickering

PICKERING -- Two more cases of cold medicine inside Smarties boxes have been confirmed by the Durham Regional Police. Investigators from the ...

Wrong people targeted in home invasions: police

Police investigate months-old sex assault

Ajax taxi driver robbed at gunpoint

Education

College and university disentangling services

DURHAM -- Durham College's board of governors has axed a vice-president position created just last year as part of a process to disentangle the ...

Close the Gap, Durham elementary teachers say

DURHAM -- Elementary school teachers want to Close the Gap in its current round of contract negotiations. The Elementary Teachers' Federation of ...

Councillor really wants staff to look into buying school site

CLARINGTON -- Regional councillor Charlie Trim really wants staff to look into purchasing the building which used to house St. Stephen's ...

Catholic board and teachers reach deal

Soldiers paint realistic portrait of war for students

New country, new classes

Entertainment

Bowmanville art gallery launches music club

BOWMANVILLE --The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is branching out into music. Starting this month, VAC will host The Barley Mill Music Club, an ...

What's coming up in Oshawa, Whitby this fall

Well, at least we can say we're being read.â?¨ In a column two weeks ago, the phrase, 'Champion Heartache and The Stables are settling down ...

Sisters are back with yuletide hilarity

OSHAWA -- The nuns are back and Oshawa Little Theatre has them. Yes, those hilarious, rather crazy nuns from the Nunsense series have returned to OLT,...

Musicians entertain locally

Audition schedule for local theatre groups

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Opinion

There's no harm in taking another look at how we are represented

It would appear there are quite a few Durham councillors out there who would benefit from a good dictionary. After all, they don't seem to ...

There is no excuse not to get the flu shot

Unless you have a medical reason why you shouldn't, local residents need a shot in the arm this fall. Flu season is upon us and before long people...

Young football programs building a tradition

The opposing head coaches in the LOSSA senior football championship game share some common ground. Both Fred Zinkie of the Holy Trinity Titans and ...

Wind and solar are not serious alternatives to nuclear power

Just leave Town boundaries as they are

Amid difficult times, a light shines on success stories

Sports

Trojans take on top U.S. teams

AJAX -- The Pickering High School Trojans senior boys' basketball team will play two top American teams during a sojourn to Michigan this weekend....

Clarington sports briefs for Nov. 13

Tim's Rental start season in a high note. CLARINGTON -- Tim's Rental of the Clarington Recreational Hockey League's Novice divison began...

DC honours a pair of former standouts

OSHAWA -- A pair of former college stars will take their rightful places in the history books later this month. The Durham College Sports Hall of Fame...

Lords lose wins after ineligible player discovered

Dewey a hit at OCAA awards banquet

Lady Cougars gut out repeat hoops crown

Business

Tough financial times: an opportunity for growth

DURHAM -- With government bailouts, a flailing auto industry, layoffs and a soft market now might not seem like an ideal time to be an entrepreneur....

Something new for This Week's business section

DURHAM -- It's time to get a fresh perspective for business owners and workers in the region. With tough financial times touching people all over ...

Union and finance minister butt heads on auto policy

DURHAM -- Finance minister Jim Flaherty said some of his constituents don't want him to bail the auto industry out but the Canadian Auto Workers ...

Union and finance minister butt heads on auto policy

Real estate agent scaling the heights

Manufacturers need to make cars people want to buy: Flaherty

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Life

Santa's coming to town this weekend

The first two Santa Claus parades in Durham take place this weekend so get out and welcome the jolly old elf and his many, many helpers to the region....

Hospital funding not keeping pace with growth

DURHAM -- Funding for local hospitals is not meeting the needs of a growing population, Durham finance committee members heard on Wednesday before ...

Lions, tigers and bears at parade

UXBRIDGE -- Lions, tigers, and bears. And... reindeer?

Those animals will all be part of this year's version of the Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade, ...

Christmas concert with the singers

St. Paul's hosts Spirit of Christmas Bazaar

Fire safety essential with wood burning appliances