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Teddy bears offered as comfort for war-torn kids Video
By Stefanie Swinson - Nov 13, 2008 - 04:19 AM

OSHAWA -- Ten-year-old Krystian Gajer had never sewn before. When the Grade 5 student from T.R. McEwen Public School found out about a Remembrance Day project to make teddy bears, he asked his mom and...

Court upholds ruling against Oshawa councillor
Nov 12, 2008 - 11:15 AM

OSHAWA -- Ontario's top court has upheld a judgment against Oshawa Regional councillor Robert ...

Cab driver stabbed in Pickering robbery
Nov 12, 2008 - 02:17 PM

PICKERING -- A taxi driver was attacked and robbed after being lured to an address in Pickering ...

Unwanted kisses spark police investigation
Nov 12, 2008 - 03:19 PM

OSHAWA -- Police are looking for a man whose unwanted advances toward a young woman escalated to ...


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Students create teddy bears for soldiers
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November 12,2008

Oshawa Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day services in Oshawa

Ajax taxi driver robbed at gunpoint

AJAX -- Two men are being sought for the gunpoint robbery of a taxi driver early Saturday in Ajax. The 48-year-old driver told Durham police he was ...

Unwanted kisses spark police investigation

OSHAWA -- Police are looking for a man whose unwanted advances toward a young woman escalated to inappropriate touching last month. The 25-year-old ...

Cab driver stabbed in Pickering robbery

PICKERING -- A taxi driver was attacked and robbed after being lured to an address in Pickering early Saturday. Durham police are seeking three ...

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

DURHAM -- The Durham Catholic School Board and its teachers association have reached a tentative deal. In a press release Tuesday, it was announced a ...

Uxbridge arts group eyes new home

UXBRIDGE -- An Uxbridge arts group is eyeing a Mill Street property as its new home. The Uxbridge Arts Association (UAA) has expressed interest in ...

Ajax talent on stage Saturday

AJAX -- Young talent will be on stage in Ajax this weekend. The Ajax on Stage youth talent showcase is on Saturday, Nov. 15, with performances by 23 ...

Durham author's book launch at Chapters

AJAX -- It's a dog's life. That's the title of Corinna Bollmann's new book on empowering pet owners to make confident decisions. The ...

Red-breasted mergansers make for an amazing display on lake

When my husband calls "Come here!" in a certain urgent voice, I know to respond instantly. Especially if he adds, "Bring ...

Just leave Town boundaries as they are

I was somewhat dismayed as I read that Whitby Town council is planning to expand the current housing development boundary as part of the official Town...

Retailers guilting customers into donating just plain wrong

There's a growing trend afoot amongst retailers from bookstores to grocery chains that has some hapless clerk confront you at the checkout with ...

Generals fall short in Belleville

BELLEVILLE -- Neil Conway did his part again, but the Oshawa Generals couldn’t muster enough offence to upset the Belleville Bulls Wednesday night....

Bowmanville Figure Skating Club welcomes the challenge

COURTICE -- The hard work put in by the figure skaters, who will be showcasing their talents, as well as the organizing committee will be on display ...

Clarington sports briefs for Nov. 12

Orono Juveniles get off to strong start ORONO -- The Orono Juvenile team is ready for a busy hockey season. Travelling to Douro, Orono's Trevor ...

Manufacturers need to make cars people want to buy: Flaherty (0)

OSHAWA -- Talks between federal government officials and automakers are ongoing, in the wake of even more local auto industry lay-offs. "It's ...

A dark day: GM union boss Video (3)

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, ...

Christmas concert with the singers

PICKERING -- The County Town Singers are in the spirit. St. Paul's On The Hill Anglican Church is hosting a Christmas concert featuring the ...

St. Paul's hosts Spirit of Christmas Bazaar

PICKERING -- Enjoy Christmas festivities at the Spirit of Christmas Bazaar. The bazaar includes crafts, baking goods, preserves, jewelry, a tea room, ...

Fire safety essential with wood burning appliances

AJAX -- Fire risks with wood burning appliances are high. A number of Ajax homes use fireplaces and wood stove appliances as their primary or ...

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Commuters were happy to see lower gas prices this morning. S...

Obama win brings hope in Durham Obama win brings hope in Durham

The historic election of Barack Obama in the U.S. has brough...

Lesbian couple attacked outside Oshawa elementary school Lesbian couple attacked outside Oshawa elementary school

A lesbian couple in Oshawa says they were attacked outside a...

More job cuts at GM More job cuts at GM

The local auto industry took another hit Friday with the ann...

Veterans Remember Veterans Remember

Oshawa veterans tell their war stories to preserve their mem...

Soldier shares his story Soldier shares his story

Students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School saw wa...

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