Archive for September, 2008

14 years for sexual predator

OSHAWA -- A sexual predator who repeatedly filmed his abuse of defenceless children has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Jeremy Pike, 36, a former grade school teacher and Big Brothers mentor,...

Do not call list launches today

DURHAM -- You can soon stop those dinner-time phone calls selling everything from duct cleaning to cable packages.

The national "do not call list" launches Tuesday, Sept. 30, by the ...

Ajax ‘awesome’ for looking at bottle ban

AJAX -- An outright ban on single-use plastic water bottles isn't within the Town's authority.

"The municipal act doesn't give us any leeway," said Ajax deputy clerk Blair ...

Intersection shut down for suspicious package report

OSHAWA -- Traffic at a major intersection in north Oshawa is being disrupted as police investigate a suspicious package found earlier today in a church parking lot.

Police were called to the ...

Early-morning crash leads to impaired charge

WHITBY -- An early-morning crash that caused extensive damage to vehicles and property in a residential neighbourhood has led to a drunk-driving charge against a Whitby man.

Durham police were ...

Rash of thefts prompts warning to bikers

DURHAM -- A rash of motorcycle thefts has led Durham police to warn bikers to be careful about protecting their rides.

Six bikes, the majority of them Harley-Davidsons, have been stolen from ...

Ajax aims for top customer service

AJAX -- Ensuring customer service is the best possible objective for the Town.

"The Town has a long-standing commitment to customer service," said Dave Forget, manager, quality service ...

Bob Dylan blowin’ into Oshawa Nov. 12

OSHAWA -- Come gather 'round people and get your tickets to see Bob Dylan.

The folk music great will play the General Motors Centre Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. to promote his latest CD, Tell Tale Signs, ...

Tough talk on economy from PM

    AJAX -- It was tough talk on the economy from Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he popped into Ajax ...

Big plans in store for Ajax Downs

AJAX -- Norm Picov, owner of Picov Downs quarter-horse race track, notes the track’s patriarch, Alex Picov, would be proud of the big changes in store for the track, which marked the end of an era ...

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