Archive for February, 2009

Music teacher charged with sexual offences

OSHAWA -- An Oshawa music teacher has been charged with numerous sexual offences, which allegedly took place between 2005 and 2008 and involved three girls.

Durham Regional Police say an...

Huge haul of fake smokes intercepted in Bowmanville

BOWMANVILLE -- A huge haul of counterfeit cigarettes bearing the logos of popular brands has been seized by the RCMP in Bowmanville.

It's estimated the cigarettes, manufactured in China and...

Bear repellent used in Oshawa carjacking

OSHAWA -- Two victims were threatened with a gun and sprayed with a noxious substance during a carjacking Wednesday night in Oshawa.

Neither of the victims was injured in the incident on Wilson...

Prepare for the plunge

DURHAM -- A sharp plunge in temperature is forecast and a quick freeze is on its way to southern Ontario.

Forecasters say the temperature could drop to -19 C once a mid-day peak of plus five to...

Slain woman remembered as quiet, friendly

WHITBY -- Seeing Sherry Martin's name still neatly printed on the shift schedule is a strange feeling for her co-workers at a Whitby grocery store.

The 52-year-old woman was found dead in her...

Administrative cuts continue at Lakeridge

OSHAWA -- Cash-strapped Lakeridge Health has completed another round of staff cuts and will now plead with provincial agencies for more money to try to avoid cutting any clinical staff or services.<p...

Cops investigate crash, stabbing in Ajax

AJAX -- Durham police were on the scene of a serious accident in Ajax Friday afternoon that appears to be linked to a nearby stabbing.

Details of the incident were sketchy but Sergeant Nancy van...

Oshawa coach charged with sexual exploitation involving teenage girl

OSHAWA -- The coach of an Oshawa team has been charged in connection with a sexual exploitation complaint involving a female player.

Durham Regional Police say a man used his authority and position...

Ajax budget passes in a New York minute

AJAX -- In a little over a minute, Ajax councillors approved the Town's 2009 budget that includes a three per cent property tax increase.

The Town is going to spend about $63.7 million...

Pickering Sam’s Club among six to close

Wal-Mart Canada Corp. is closing all six Sam's Club stores it operates in Ontario and is in discussions to sell five of the stores to a major U.S. retailer.

Home improvement retailer...

Twitter links powered by Tweet This v1.6.1, a WordPress plugin for Twitter.