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Coming in October,
Pickering Councillors’ Report Card

We’re inviting the Pickering Councillors
to give us a summary of what they have
been doing recently, events they have
attended and what they have done or
are
working on. 

We expect a lot of A‘s and B+‘s as we’ve
have the best councillors anywhere.


Attention Canadian Writers & Artists

You’re invited to submit your name and information
about your work to zippyonego@gmail.com


We wrote MPP Cho on Aug 24 asking about his lack of support for long term care home and home care assistance. The Toronto Star story explained that Cho’s ministry seems to be apathetic about giving these seniors support or assistance with their serious rental costs and care expenses. We have yet to hear a response from his Ministry (Aug 29)


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City of Pickering launches eScooter program. The general public can use these scooters for a small rental fee. These scooters can travel at speeds of 30 kmh. 

  • Riders must be 16 years of age or older. 
  • Riders under 18 year of age must wear a helmet. It is mandatory. 

eScooters can be very dangerous vehicles, particularly for young people and adults without learning or developed skills in riding them.

This program is a disaster waiting to happen.


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Ageism is  discrimination and prejudice against people based on their age, affecting both the young and old. Older adults get treated differently than younger, receive poorer attention, are served less efficiently or properly.

Ontario has a Ministry for Seniors & Accessibility led by a 90 year old, Raymond Cho. The minister seems to operate his ministry in a way that Ageist would say is inefficient, passive and ineffective. They would add, “What do you expect of a 90 year old.” 


Are you about to become 80?

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Joe Pacione
“political paparazzi of Pickering”

For more information -> PACIONE


PICKERING: CORN ROAST, Sept 27, 1-3pm – RCRA Neighbourhood Association - Rougemount Community & Recreation Assoc. Corn Roast Saturday. Sept 27th, 1-3 pm Rouge Valley Parkette, Pickering _________________ Last year's corn roast, great crowd of Pickering Rougemount neighbours and friends. The… Continue reading
HEALTH: EYES and CATARACTS - Cataracts and your Vision By Ian McClymont Eyes Cataracts: Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Vision Loss in Older Adults Cataracts and your Vision. As a result, as we grow older, changes to our eyesight are common.… Continue reading
FORD: Astute political learner and it’s paying off - Doug Ford’s Tories soar to a record high in poll as Marit Stiles’ NDP struggles Abacus Data: 53% Aug. 27, 2025 Based on Robert BenzieQueen’s Park Bureau Chief Premier Doug… Continue reading
POLITICS (US): Madman at the helm and his henchmen are killing people - A Dangerous Liaison Trump and RFK Jr. play politics with public health and safety Dan Rather and Team Steady Aug 28, 2025 Trump fires real experts for stating truths, facts… Continue reading
BRENNER AUG NEWSLETTER - The post is MAURICE BRENNER AUG 2025 NEWSLETTER providing updates on community events, initiatives, and local government activities for August 2025. Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Pickering launches E-Scooter pilot program…are they nuts ! -   Are they nuts? City of Pickering launches E-Scooter Pilot project.  The City has lost it with the launch of this e-scooter project. They are opening the door to so… Continue reading
PICKERING: Official Plan Review – the City’s planning for the future - Official Plan Review Public engagement sessions were held on a broad range of topics related to the City’s growth. Pickering currently has two Official Plans: its own and the recently… Continue reading
EDITORIAL: AGEISM – Old people are “NO people” in western society - Old people are "NO people" in our society. Being old has its inherent problems. Old people have growing physical incapacities and inabilities which are problematic enough. It is unfortunate and… Continue reading
PICKERING: Pawprints BBQ - Join us for the Pawprints of Purpose BBQ on Saturday, September 13, from 1-4 PM at 909 Beachpoint Promenade. Enjoy food, games, and pet services. Donations support City of Pickering… Continue reading
FIDDLERS-TOMLINSON STREET PARTY, Sept. 20, 4pm - A great neighbourhood with an elementary school nearby, a secondary school within walking distance, the kind of neighourhood where living is relaxed, calm and comfortable. This month, a bit of… Continue reading
POLITICS (Ont): “Something is broken,” Premier Dog Ford - Castle Law, non-existent in Canada. Call 911. If you attack the intruder, you'll be charged. Get a lawyer fast. Continue reading
POLITICS: America’s erosion into autocracy well on its way. - TorStar contributor, Justin Ling, has written a superb summary of the threat to American democracy by Trump. This is very real and we are all living in historic times. ____________… Continue reading