OSHAWA -- Pat Gostlin, a Green Party candidate in Oshawa Riding in the last election, was reportedly killed early Sunday morning in a car accident. She is pictured here at an all-candidates debate hosted by CAW Local 222 on Oct 6, 2008.
Death of Oshawa Green Pat Gostlin 'devastating' says May
Retired Whitby teacher killed, man faces drunk driving charge
Joanne Burghardt - Oct 27, 2008 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA - Green Party leader Elizabeth May has called the death of Pat Gostlin 'simply devastating'.Ms. Gostlin, 58, was the Green Party candidate for Oshawa riding in last month's federal election. She was killed early Sunday morning in an accident blamed on a drunk driver."Pat's untimely death is simply devastating," Ms. May said late Sunday in a press release. "She was a tireless and dedicated advocate for change. Her warmth, kindness and cheer touched all those she met. Pat will be sorely missed and I extend my deepest sympathies, on behalf of all Greens, to her family and loved ones."Ms. Gostlin's efforts were ...
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The show must go on: Regent opener hits snags
Parvaneh Pessian - Oct 26, 2008 - 04:58 PM
OSHAWA -- Hundreds of patrons who flocked to the highly anticipated grand reopening of the Regent Theatre were left in the cold while organizers scrambled to work through last minute snags. ...
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Flu clinics set to begin
Oct 27, 2008 - 12:15 PM
DURHAM -- Get the shot, not the flu. On Nov. 1, the Durham Region Health Department is kicking-off its annual community influenza campaign. The campaign is for all residents six months of age and ...
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Trial for Hells Angels to begin Monday
WHITBY -- Opening statements are scheduled Monday morning in the trial of two Hells Angels officers accused of conspiring to commit murder. The trial ...
Cleaning up Oshawa's closed schools
OSHAWA -- With the consolidation of 11 Oshawa schools into six comes extra furniture and equipment for the Durham Catholic board. In the coming weeks...
Regional school council reps elected
DURHAM -- A Brooklin parent is the new chairman of the 2008-2009 regional Catholic school council. Jim McGrorey, a St. Bridget Catholic School parent...
Idol runnerup plays Oshawa
OSHAWA -- When Jaydee Bixby was young -- make that younger than he is now -- he wanted one thing and one thing only, to have a country album out and a...
The Last Pogo in retrospect
In December, 1978, the Horseshoe Tavern in Hogtown presented its final punk show. Teenage Head played. It ended in a near riot. Cops called. Colin ...
Vanalism is saddening
To editor: Re: Racist Vandalism in Port Perry I was terribly saddened to read about the recent vandalism to a Port Perry mosque. I cannot wrap my ...
Heart goes out to victims
To the editor: It so saddens me to read about the desecration of the makeshift mosque here in Port Perry. My heart goes out to these members of our ...
Bruins, MoJacks starting to pull away
NORTH DURHAM -- There is some separation starting to take hold in the Central Jr. C League. Not that the Uxbridge Bruins and Port Perry MoJacks can ...
Generals snap out of funk
OSHAWA – For someone who was on the bubble of even making the team this season, Jeff Brown sure has come a long way with the Oshawa Generals.A free ...
Terry taking it to the next level
WHITBY -- Whitby Junior Wolves captain Kelly Terry has been selected to represent Ontario at the National Women's Under 18 Hockey Championship. The ...
Going to the dogs
WHITBY -- One local woman's business plan came to her while she was doing something she does every day: walk her dogs. Jo Ann Baguioro-Thompson was ...
Flu clinics set to begin
DURHAM -- Get the shot, not the flu. On Nov. 1, the Durham Region Health Department is kicking-off its annual community influenza campaign. The ...
Goblin pasta dinner
Stir-fried fall veggies team up with pasta and frozen cooked meatballs for a quick dinner before trick or treating on Halloween night. For fun, you ...