Half way through the Oct 25th election campaign, I’ve taken a snapshot of the race. ased on meeting the candidates, reading their platforms, hearing their promises and interacting with them personally, I think this is how things will pan out. Click the image to access the current campaign standings in my view or click -> CAMPAIGN_STANDING
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My “latest posts” are listed below:
ELECTIONS: Ward 1 – many candidates, very strong campaigners – Now here’s the constituency to watch for excitement, rock solid campaigning and effective efforts by almost every one of the candidates…. James BLAIR Who? That’s Blair’s problem. He’s an unknown… … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Ward 2 – winner and also rans – This constituency has a couple of experienced incumbents and then some very strong newcomers who may scare the pants off of the incumbents…. Linda COOK Incumbent, solid councillor in terms… … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Ward 3 – winner – Two candidates… Shaheeb BUTT Incumbent councillor, knows how to pull the campaign ropes, campaigns everywhere at evern event. Safe bet to win. Nada RAYKUMAR An unknown from local national community… … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Mayoralty race – Who’ll win; who’s wasting time and money – If the election were held today, this is how the race for Mayor would finish. Kevin ASHE Incumbent, clean record publically, personable, ubiquitous and glad hands everyone, deep war chest,… … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Door-to-door campaigning leads to success – A comment about door-t0-door campaigners…. I prefer meeting my candidates face to face. So those who come to my door are more appreciated than any others. I would hope that… … Continue reading 
ELECTIONS: Meloche launches campaign – John Meloche, campaign launch, great success. John Meloche launched his campaign launch at the Legion Hall, Aug 16, a tremendously successful event with more than a couple hundred attendees. Only… … Continue reading 
PICKERING: DARS Executive Director launches commentary column in Pickering media – A Home Is More Than Four Walls By Margaret Eskins Executive Director DARS Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support When someone has experienced homelessness, the damage is rarely limited to not having… … Continue reading 
ELECTIONS: Two of the hardest working candidates seen knocking on doors – Door-to-door campaigning, biggest bang for the buck. The toughest task of campaigning but it delivers the best connection with the voters who really appreciate it. … Continue reading 
The $266 Million Question: Pickering’s Seaton Recreation Complex Budget – A summary of Ward 2 candidate John Meloche’s budget commentary on the proposed Seaton Recreation Complex & Library, August 14, 2026. Why This Matters Pickering is growing, and Seaton is… … Continue reading 
Pickering residents deserve to be better informed about our taxes – John Meloche, a candidate for council in the elections in Pickering, launches a series about taxes in Pickering. He writes: [Where is Pickering heading financially — and are taxpayers getting… … Continue reading 
TECHNOLOGY: Smart phones are destroying our brains – Andrew MacDougall, Toronto Star contributor, writes a thought provoking article about how technology is eroding our brains. The article explains that the speed of technology and it delivery of truncated… … Continue reading 
TECHNOLOGY: Computer discussion and assistance with no jargon – ATTN: Computer users…. When I started using computers many years ago, decades really, I struggled. There were few people around to help. That picture has really changed in the last… … Continue reading
