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My “latest posts” are listed below:
ATTN: All candidates and campaign teams – ATTN: All candidates and campaign teams V-Day has arrived, the campaigning is done. It’s in the hands of the voters now. BRAVOs and KUDOs are all that’s left. ALL CANDIDATES… … Continue reading OUR PROJECTED WINNERS: Pickering Election 2026 – Pickering votes on Monday, October 26, 2026. Below are the szpin.ca editorial team’s projected winners. These are our projections, not official results. MAYOR Kevin Ashe REGIONAL COUNCILLORS Ward 1: Maurice… … Continue reading 
Ashe’s motto: “Kiss my Ashe” ? – He makes $300+ a year. Do you think this affects your taxes? You bet it does. Ashe doesn’t care about you, or your tax situation. Taxes would be affected if… … Continue reading 
Frenchman’s Bay: Summary of City of Pickering Statement – Frenchman’s Bay: Summary of City of Pickering Statement Source: City of Pickering news release, October 16, 2026 The City of Pickering says it has reached an important milestone toward… … Continue reading 
PICKERING TRAFFIC CONGESTION is now intolerable – Thank you for posting this extensive report of the Mayor’s forum. I was all dressed up and nowhere to go, because I couldn’t get across the 401 from either White’s… … Continue reading 
eScooters should be strictly regulated or outright banned by cities like Pickering – eScooters are incredibly dangerous and should banned or strictly regulated by municipalities. Some people have advocated better policing by police to manage and control users of eScooters. The police have… … Continue reading 
Neighbourhoods as they should be – A smashing success again this year! Once again, Elisabeth Hazelton and her team, most notably Karen Benjamin-Francis, and many other assistants hosted another very successful block party. Well over 100… … Continue reading 
Opinion: Some Canadians deserve special salutes – It’s a great country with some ‘iffy’ Canadians ! We salute the special people of Alberta and Quebec. We wish you would separate but you’re not taking any part of… … Continue reading 
MEDIA: Toronto Star Series on Car Theft – Recently the Toronto Star published an excellent series series on auto theft in the GTA region. I cannot repost the series due to copyright regulations. However, there are numerous take… … Continue reading 
PICKERING: Charity event raises money for City’s Animal Shelter – Congratulations to the community members and the Mr. Lube + Tires BBQ Team that help raise over $9000 at the charity BBQ on Saturday September 12, 2026. The money raised… … Continue reading 
EDITORIAL: PICKERING COUNCILLORS – deaf and dumb ??? – Pickering Seeks Resident Input on New Traffic Calming Guidelines The City of Pickering has launched a public survey and mapping tool to gather resident feedback on traffic and road safety… … Continue reading 
PICKERING WATERFRONT – a digital visit – A digital visit of Pickering’s waterfront for those who use digital media but who cannot visit the waterfront physically. … Continue reading 
WEBSITE – About my website: BOOKz COOKz NOOKz A Community Voice for Pickering and Durham Region — www.szpin.ca If you live in Pickering, or anywhere in Durham Region, and have ever wished… … Continue reading 
MICO update 9.11.26 – Last month we called Mico the canine version of the Energizer Bunny, and nothing has changed. Even after a long 3 to 4 km walk, he comes home racing from… … Continue reading PICKERING: Visiting the Waterfront for those who can’t – For those who are shut in or cannot visit the Pickering Waterfront physically, we invited you to visit digitally. ____________________ Photos by Garry Winsor … Continue reading
