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Auto bailout could drive deficit: Premier

By Tanya Talaga - Nov 22, 2008 - 05:45 PM
There are "tremendous pressures" to provide help to the auto sector and others in these tough economic times and if Ontario conceded to all the requests it would face a "multi-billion-dollar deficit", Premier Dalton McGuinty said Saturday.Demands from the auto sector for help could cause Ontario's projected $500 million deficit to "dramatically balloon", McGuinty told reporters after his speech at a Liberal policy convention.But when families face tough times parents curtail new expenditures and do everything they ... read more

GM truck plant to close earlier than expected

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By Ian Caldwell - Nov 21, 2008 - 08:01 PM
OSHAWA -- CAW local 222 President Chris Buckley says the federal government has to act now to save jobs amidst the economic crisis that has brought General Motors to its knees. "It just keeps ... read more

Dithering on auto bailout could be catastrophic: Oshawa mayor

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By Melissa Mancini - Nov 21, 2008 - 03:24 PM
TORONTO -- Now is the time to act to help the auto sector because "dithering can be catastrophic," says Oshawa Mayor John Gray. Mayor Gray was one of about 30 Ontario mayors who met in ... read more

Share your memories of Orr
Nov 22, 2008 - 04:30 AM
OSHAWA -- If you were fortunate enough to watch Bobby Orr weave his magic with the Oshawa Generals, we want to hear your stories. And see your pictures.

To commemorate the big day on Thursday, ... read more

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Crime

Durham residents arrested in bank card skimming operation

DURHAM -- Five Durham residents are facing more than 180 charges following an investigation into tampered banking machines. Durham Regional Police ...

A reluctant rat: Agent wanted out

WHITBY -- He was paid thousands to inform on drug dealing among his biker brothers, but a police agent has testified he was reluctant to implicate two...

Police warn ATM users to be wary of card skimming

DURHAM -- People will have to worry about more than just shoulder surfing while accessing ATM machines after a slew of skimming devices were found in ...

Key witness on hot seat at biker trial

Whitby woman one of four murdered in Scarborough

Killings were murder-suicide

Education

From Pakistan to Canada

DURHAM -- Shaffan Din doesn't remember much about his school in Pakistan - mostly that it was small and only had one window. He was only in Grade ...

Bullying: in the schoolyard

DURHAM -- Ellen's son was in Grade 4 or 5 when he started dealing with bullies. "His friends actually turned on him and started picking on ...

How to deal with bullying

DURHAM -- The Canadian Red Cross offers an array of tips for youth dealing with bullying, and for their parents. Here are some of them:...

Sennett is home

Weekly restorative circles now the norm at Dr. Ross Tilley

Technology is key at St. John Bosco

Entertainment

Christmas stories, music and goodies, oh my

NESTLETON -- Yuletide stories and Christmas treats make a great team at Nestleton United Church. Yuletide Tales, an evening of Christmas stories and ...

Masters of the Canadian Sound bring their music to Oshawa

"Newfoundlanders have recorded their history in song for over 500 years," says Alan Doyle of the band, Great Big Sea. "It is not the ...

Oscar-worthy performance once again from Sean Penn

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Directed by Gus Van Sant

Sean Penn might be the finest American actor under 60, a master craftsman,...

Christmas with Melgum Road on Dec. 14

It's time for a Wright Christmas

Miracle at St. Mark's

Opinion

Clarington Older Adults OK for now

To the editor:Re: Seniors take good, bad from council, Nov. 6. The article indicated Clarington councillors have recently voted for staff to look at ...

Need a doctor? Fourteen physicians are looking for patients

At first blush, the statement seems paradoxical -- Oshawa is short at least 28 physicians but there are 14 doctors looking for new patients. The ...

Now is no time to spend money buying buildings

Last week much discussion took place at Clarington council regarding the Total Hockey experiment that was put in place by the previous municipal ...

Energy-efficient light bulbs not as bright

GM management deserves blame for company's problems

When you put on your poppy next time, put it on the left side

Sports

Cowick haunts Generals

OSHAWA – Corey Cowick haunted his former teammates Sunday afternoon, scoring the shootout winner for the Ottawa 67’s in a 4-3 decision over the Oshawa...

Share your memories of Orr

OSHAWA -- If you were fortunate enough to watch Bobby Orr weave his magic with the Oshawa Generals, we want to hear your stories. And see your ...

Generals go down in shootout

MISSISSAUGA – Neil Conway made 49 saves, but it wasn’t quite enough as the Oshawa Generals fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Mississauga St. Michael’s ...

Trojans juniors march to Metro Bowl semis

Poor third quarter puts Lady Cougars on OFSAA sidelines

Tavares gunning for Tanti

Business

Auto bailout could drive deficit: Premier

There are "tremendous pressures" to provide help to the auto sector and others in these tough economic times and if Ontario conceded to all ...

Financing drying up, auto dealers say

OTTAWA–Canadian automobile dealers say the country's car market is threatened by banks refusing to lend them money to buy vehicles for their showrooms...

Dithering on auto bailout could be catastrophic: Oshawa mayor

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TORONTO -- Now is the time to act to help the auto sector because "dithering can be catastrophic," says Oshawa Mayor John Gray. Mayor Gray ...

Economic challenges require a strategic mindset

Hoping for a Christmas shopping boom

Growth sectors part one: health care

Life

Family tracker a hit

DURHAM -- Much like the airport screens that let passengers monitor arrivals and departures, Lakeridge Health Oshawa has introduced a new tool that ...