Tavares, Canadians claim gold
Canada knocks off Sweden for world title
By Brian McNair - Jan 05, 2009 - 10:00 PM
OTTAWA – It took all of 33 seconds into the third period to see that Canada was going to conduct its business a little differently this time around. But the end result was just as sweet for the rabid hockey fans of this country. Cody Hodgson’s power-play goal early in the third period gave Canada a 3-0 lead and all but locked up Canada’s fifth straight gold medal the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. In the end, Canada won 5-1 before 20,380 mostly red-and-white clad fans at Scotiabank Place Arena, setting a record for...
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Hundreds turn out to mourn Sanderson
Jan 05, 2009 - 02:45 PM
PORT PERRY -- Don Sanderson was remembered Monday as a great friend and teammate, one who would do anything for anybody.Hundreds of people gathered at Immaculate Conception Church in Port Perry for...
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GM still No. 1 despite sales decrease
Jan 05, 2009 - 06:41 PM
DURHAM -- Despite a sinking U.S. auto market, the Canadian market managed to stay fairly steady in 2008, says a leading auto analyst. "For the full year, Canada performed quite well, with sales...
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Holiday RIDE charges up again
By Jeff Mitchell - Jan 05, 2009 - 06:41 PM
DURHAM -- The number of people busted for drunk driving by Durham police during the annual Festive RIDE campaign continues to rise, with more than 150 charged this year. That's an average of more than...
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Holiday RIDE charges up again
DURHAM -- The number of people busted for drunk driving by Durham police during the annual Festive RIDE campaign continues to rise, with more than 150...
Notre Dame knows the spirit of giving
DURHAM -- Sometimes what Chaplain Anne Heemskerk sees at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School makes her cry. She gets so moved by the generosity...
Ajax woman wins human rights award
DURHAM -- When teenager Chris-Ann Manning saw a chance to promote racial harmony during Black History Month, she seized the opportunity. And, doing so...
Coming to education in 2009...
DURHAM -- The Catholic school board closed five schools in 2008 and the public board might close three in 2009. Along with saying hello to some new...
Big battle brewing among the books
OSHAWA -- Musicians of all ages in Durham may want to take note of a new program at Oshawa Public Libraries. In February, OPL will hold a Battle of...
'Secret Santa' helps couple
To the editor: A week or so before Christmas, it was pretty hazardous on the roadways with the recent snowstorms. We had occasion to be out on these...
Tavares trade rumours run rampant
OSHAWA – On the day John Tavares is set to play for gold with Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships, rumours are running rampant that...
Uxbridge passes interim budget
UXBRIDGE -- With 2009 spending expected to be approved in February, Uxbridge has adopted an interim budget to meet its financial obligations until...
A gift for Afghanistan
UXBRIDGE -- While a resident is set on helping his homeland country overseas, Uxbridge is rallying to help him here. Ahmad (Shah) Golan, manager of...
Many hands make light work
UXBRIDGE -- If you build it, they will come. That line proved true in Zephyr recently, as an eager group of about 16 or 17 volunteers came together...