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Coming soon to a mailbox near you: assessment notices

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By Jennifer Stone - Nov 02, 2008 - 12:00 PM

DURHAM -- At some point this week, the vast majority of Durham homeowners will reach into their mailboxes and pull out the value of their homes. Monday, Nov. 3, the Municipal Property Assessment ...

Pickering woman reported missing
Nov 03, 2008 - 09:56 AM

PICKERING -- Police are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a Pickering ...

Durham to save $56 million due to Provincial uploading
Nov 01, 2008 - 08:05 AM

DURHAM -- The long-awaited balancing of the books between the Province and its municipalities may ...

Tainted chocolate discovered in Oshawa
Nov 02, 2008 - 04:18 PM

Tainted Hershey's chocolate has been discovered in Oshawa and Niagara Falls, just days after ...

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Pickering woman reported missing

PICKERING -- Police are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a Pickering woman reported missing Sunday. Durham cops were ...

Man confesses to two Durham bank robberies

ORONO -- A man has confessed to robbing two Durham Region banks. The suspect walked into a Durham police station and admitted he had robbed banks in ...

Accused called fellow biker out as a 'rat': Lawyer

WHITBY -- A member of the Hells Angels accused a fellow biker of being a police informant years before he is alleged to have plotted with the man to ...

Arrest made in Oshawa woman's murder

Suspect in bank heist sought

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Education

Catholic occasional teachers ratify contract

DURHAM -- The Catholic school board and its occasional teachers have agreed on a deal. A tentative settlement for a renewed collective agreement was ...

New schools not a priority for Oshawa

DURHAM -- Oshawa won't be getting any new Catholic replacement schools, but the board has received funding for more portables. Although the ...

Uxbridge trustee wants busing changes

DURHAM -- Equal isn't necessarily fair when it comes to busing, prompting trustees to undertake a review. The Durham District School Board is ...

New Ajax school gets a builder

Fifty-four arrested after surveillance at area schools

Parents make sure their input added

Entertainment

Hitting the high notes with Blue Rodeo

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Oct. 24

Greg Keelor must have known something those of us who had arrived early at the gig didn't, because the ...

A night at the Regent

I'll say this about the opening of the Regent Theatre: it certainly was memorable. By now, you've probably heard or read about the grand opening on ...

Oshawa filmmaker brings horror home with him

OSHAWA -- Local filmmaker Jamie Carswell is coming to show two of his creations to a hometown crowd. On Nov. 1, he'll offer a sneak peek at his ...

The future of the local music scene on display

Station Gallery creates space for local photographers

Billy Joel, Elton John tribute show coming to Courtice

Opinion

Durham Region keeps important place at federal cabinet table

When the economy is as unpredictable as it has been these past few months, it pays to have stability at the top. Canadians certainly felt that way a ...

Children need a chance and group home provides it

To the editor:Re: Whitby residents oppose group home on their turf, Oct. 17. Congrats to the two Toronto police officers trying to open a group home ...

Second Marsh director speaks up on FarmTech

To the editor:Re: Ethanol plant may go to Brock, Oct. 23. Ever since FarmTech's announcement of their intent to impose an ethanol plant onto the ...

Regional chairman has to start behaving better

Councillors who voted for Cullen Miniatures should pay for them

Henderson entertains at Clarington Sports Hall of Fame

Sports

Generals roasted by Spitfires

WINDSOR – Despite jumping out to a 2-0 first period lead, the Oshawa Generals were routed 7-2 in Windsor Sunday afternoon.Playing the Canadian Hockey ...

Generals head to Windsor on downer

SAGINAW – The Oshawa Generals may be headed from the frying pan into the fire.After suffering a 5-1 defeat to the Saginaw Spirit Saturday, the ...

From Tier 2 to the top line

OSHAWA -- It was a familiar scene last year: No. 19 taking a pass from No. 91 and scoring a beauty goal for the Oshawa Generals. But when it happened ...

Pickering Soccer Club unveiling new field

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Business

Clarington wants residents to try buying local

CLARINGTON -- Sheila Hall is challenging local residents to take a good look at their credit card bills. The executive director of the Clarington ...

Creativity for a cause

WHITBY -- Vanessa Hopman was preparing for her wedding three years ago but couldn't find any jewelry to wear for the big day. So she made her own....

Flaherty, Oda retain cabinet posts

DURHAM -- There will be no change in cabinet representation for the region as Prime Minister Stephen Harper unveiled his cabinet in Ottawa earlier ...

Kennedy House finally in Township hands

Uxbridge picking up cleaning bill

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Life

Thai curry sweet potato soup

This mildly spiced creamy soup adds a new dimension to your fall menus. It freezes well, so it can be prepared weeks before. Sweet potatoes are a ...

Check those Hershey chocolate products

OTTAWA -- A public advisory issued on Oct. 30 has been expanded to advise consumers of the potential distribution of recalled Hershey chocolate ...

Christmas tea at Parkwood

OSHAWA -- Tickets for Christmas dessert tea at Parkwood Estate are now on sale. The tea takes place Nov. 22 with sittings at 1 and 3 p.m. Those who ...

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