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Counting down to the big test

April 20, 2016

The countdown is on to the EQAO tests. That will be when all the studying and preparing comes to a head, and Grade 3 and 6 students put pencil to paper to show how good they [...]

$40M approved for polio fight

April 20, 2016

The federal government is kicking in some big bucks to help get rid of polio once and for all. Ottawa has released $40 million to go toward funding polio eradication efforts [...]

A strike from 79 years ago

April 20, 2016

By Jennifer Weymark/Archivist The year is 1937. The city of Oshawa has grown to 25,000 citizens. Alex C. Hall is the mayor. An unforgettable strike in the history of Oshawa [...]

Serious injuries after assault

April 20, 2016

An Oshawa teen is being treated for serious head injuries after being assaulted. Just after midnight on Saturday, April 16, police responded to an apartment building in the [...]

A deal that needs to pay off

April 20, 2016

It’s an announcement that, on the face of it, doesn’t exactly strike confidence. After months of negotiations, the city has finally announced that a deal has been [...]

COLEMAN, William “Bill” John

April 15, 2016

COLEMAN, William “Bill” John After a long life lived, Bill, in his 97th year, died peacefully, at his retirement residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.  Beloved husband of [...]

FINNEGAN, William “Bill” Thomas

April 15, 2016

FINNEGAN, William “Bill” Thomas (Past member of Butler Irish Dance Academy and avid dart player) With deep sadness the family announces the passing of Bill Finnegan.  [...]

CAIRNS, Marlene Ann

April 15, 2016

CAIRNS, Marlene Ann After a courageous battle, Marlene, in her 57th year, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 at Lakeridge [...]
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