Knife brandished in Circle K robbery
Police are looking for two suspects after a convenience store was robbed in Oshawa. On May 28, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of Central East Division were dispatched [...]
June 2019
Impaired drivers try to pull switcheroo
Two allegedly impaired motorists tried to pull a fast one on police officers recently. On May 24, at approximately 11:50 p.m., officers were called to the area of Baldwin [...]
The secret to a healthy marriage
Bill Fox By Bill Fox/Columnist My wife Denise and I recently celebrated 45 years of marriage. It’s interesting that the media insist on knowing about the secrets of a [...]
Ontarians being left behind by WISB
Dear Editor, Many citizens are being left behind The Ontario compensation system is fully funded and asset rich. Employers have received significant WSIB premium reductions. [...]
Reader shocked by elevator regulations
Dear Editor, My 75-year-old husband and puppy dog were stuck in our apartment building elevator for one-and-a-half hours, and because he is a insulin dependent diabetic and [...]
OLG becoming a “wasted opportunity”
Dear Editor, Seems like the OLG is up to its old tricks again. Increasing the odds of winning, by adding another number, and now having two draws a week instead of one for [...]
Bylaw flaws need fixed
(Cartoon by George Longley) When it comes to municipal councils conducting their business, the procedural bylaw is the Holy Grail. While there are ways to waive the rules of [...]
Late-Roger Anderson honoured for contributions to municipalities
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities has recognized former Durham Regional Chair the late-Roger Anderson with a Roll of Honour Award. The Federation of Canadian [...]