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Not applicable to the purchase of U Weight LossTM vitamins, supplements or starter pack. Please see U Weight LossTM for details. durhamregion.com POLICE 3 AP One dead in series of 2011 18, February crashes on icy News Advertiser • Durham roads Woman dies at scene of Pickering collision JEFF MITCHELL [email protected] DURHAM -- One person is dead following a series of acci- dents that occurred as freezing rain swept across Durham Region during the Thursday morning commute. A woman believed to be in her 50s died at the scene of a crash at Brock and Taunton roads in Pickering, Durham police spokesman Dave Selby said. The crash was one of several, including a big pile-up near Orono, caused by the sudden arrival of freezing rain, he said. “We had about 16 motor vehicle collision scenes in about a half hour, between 7:38 a.m. and 8:17,” Mr. Selby said. Police also temporarily closed Taunton Road west of Hwy. 115 after an estimated 15 vehicles slid off an icy hill, some of them slamming into one another, Mr. Selby said. Police urged drivers to use extreme caution, especially in RON PIETRONIRO / METROLAND the northern reaches of the region. PICKERING -- Durham Regional Police were at the scene of a fatal collision on Taunton Road, just west of “Our officers are describing (roads from) Taunton north Brock Road, on Feb. 17. A woman in her mid 50s was killed in the accident. Roads were icy at the time of the early-morning collision. Taunton was closed in both directions while police continued its investigation. as very slippery right now,” Mr. Selby said. Spend Your winter with us March Break Mayhem! Spa Spectacular Friday, March 18, 1 - 3:30 p.m. The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St., Ajax A special workshop for young women, ages 13 to 18. Take the time to take care of yourself through hands-on activities, homemade spa treatments, healthy snacks, and time to talk. Dish Up Dinner Monday, March 14, Wednesday, March 16 & Thursday, March 17, 1 - 3:30 p.m. McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill St., Ajax Three hands-on cooking sessions for youth. Professionals teach you how to make a nutritious meal to take home and share with your family. Get great tips for healthy eating and useful resources. Pre-register by calling The Youth Centre or by visiting www.townofajax.com. Offered in partnership with the Town of Ajax. Join the Parkway family for the Winter! community leadership crew parkway Earn a leadership certificate and community volunteer hours! retirement Leave the shoveling and Winter worries Leadership training days: residence Monday, March 14 & Tuesday, March 15, 1-3:30 p.m. to us. Enjoy delicious meals and all of The Youth Centre, 360 Bayly St., Ajax 1645 Pickering Pkwy. our services and amenities. 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One officer deployed a Taser but the man News Advertiser • Three Durham officers were injured as they remained combative, police said. When the struggled with the man, who became agitated struggle spilled outside, one cop sustained a when they responded to a call for help from a minor laceration to his head, another was bit- woman in the home, in the area of Rossland ten and a third received a minor finger injury. and Westney roads, about 11 a.m. Monday. An Ajax man, 44, whose name was withheld The woman told cops her ex-husband was by police, faces charges including assaulting in the home contrary to his probation order, police, resisting arrest, failing to comply with police said. When officers confronted the probation and weapons offences. CRIME Knife held to victim’s throat in Pickering robbery PICKERING -- A teenager had a knife held three males, one of whom held a knife to his throat during a daylight robbery to his neck. The assailants took off with Wednesday in Pickering. the boy’s iPod, punching him in the head One suspect has been arrested and two when he resisted. The boy wasn’t seriously more are being sought in the incident, injured, police said. which occurred at a plaza near Dunbarton Investigating officers executed a search High School in the Sheppard Avenue and warrant at a Pickering residence early Whites Road area at about 11:40 a.m., Dur- Thursday morning and arrested Adri- ham police said. an Cargioli, 18, of Sheppard Avenue, on a The victim, 16, said he was accosted by charge of robbery. Calling all Moms! Every mom deserves to look her best and often there is not enough time in the day to do so! That is why Durham Parent and Signature Hair Studio in Whitby have joined forces to offer four fabulous $250 makeover packages! One lucky mom from Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering and Whitby will be treated to a colour, cut and blow dry, a rejuvenating facial and a set of silk nails! 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