Birthday party erupts in horror
Mother stabbed to death, suspect shot by police
Jason Miller and Iain Marlow - Nov 30, 2008 - 08:13 AM
OSHAWA -- A birthday party in a south Oshawa townhouse erupted in violence last night leaving two adults dead and two children injured, one critically, police said.Another man was in critical condition.According to neighbours, a man who they say had a history of drug abuse stabbed a woman to death, then stabbed a man in the back of the head before slashing a 3-year-old boy and a 7-year-old child.When police responded, the attacker confronted them and was shot dead in an adjoining unit in the townhouse complex on Glen St. near Wentworth St. W....
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Total Hockey's price included McFarlane's services
By Jennifer Stone - Nov 29, 2008 - 04:30 AM
CLARINGTON -- The $225,000 paid for the Total Hockey collection included three years of service from Peter Puck creator Brian McFarlane, including use of his time and contacts to help publicize the ...
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Major snowstorm possible late Sunday, early Monday
By Ian Caldwell - Nov 28, 2008 - 03:16 PM
DURHAM -- A weather system brewing in the Gulf of Mexico could bring a blast of winter to southern Ontario and possibly up to 20 centimetres of snowfall depending on the track that the storm follows....
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New director for police services board
Nov 28, 2008 - 02:30 PM
DURHAM -- A long-time civil servant with an extensive background in justice and policing issues has been hired as the new executive director of Durham's police services board. Bill Clancy was ...
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Man stabbed in robbery attempt
OSHAWA -- A man sustained a stab wound to his neck in what police are describing as a robbery attempt in downtown Oshawa Tuesday. The 18-year-old ...
Child abuse: another form of bullying
DURHAM -- Almost a decade has passed since the case first came to light but despite the passage of time, few can forget the case of two Blackstock ...
CUPE signs a deal
DURHAM -- Public school board office, clerical, technical, custodial staff and education assistants will make 12 per cent more by the end of their new...
Pop goes Durham Philharmonic Choir
OSHAWA -- The Durham Philharmonic Choir is going lighter for its Christmas concert this year. "We thought we'd change our direction and style,...
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On stage
Through December 21 Class Act Dinner Theatre, 104 Consumers Dr., Whitby, presents Never Kiss a Naughty Nanny by Michael...
Plan B from inner Oshawa
In these economically uncertain times, we should take note of the great big love shown Great Big Sea last Saturday at the GM Centre. It was full to ...
We must demand much more
To the editor: While factories close, governments fiddle. Working women and men in the manufacturing sector are suffering as our politicians dither....
Tavares tallies twice in Ottawa
OTTAWA – John Tavares is two goals away from being the highest scoring Oshawa General ever.Tavares scored twice Friday in Ottawa, giving him 176 goals...
The incomparable Orr
OSHAWA -- From the day Bobby Orr arrived to play for the Oshawa Generals at the age of 14, there was little doubt he would be a star. Brought in from ...
Festive fun in Durham
DURHAM -- Santa is still visiting Durham with two more parades this Saturday, this time in North Durham. Santa parades through downtown Uxbridge in ...
Mind your manners at Parkwood program
OSHAWA -- If you're looking to brush up your dining decorum for the Christmas holidays, check out this program at Parkwood Estate. On Dec. 9, Parkwood...