PICKERING: Assistance for ASYLUM SEEKERS – Overview Durham Region will convert a former hotel at 533 Kingston Rd, Pickering into a temporary reception centre for asylum claimants. Funded largely through the federal Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP). Designed as… … Continue reading 
VOTE: It is your democratic right and your responsibility as a citizen – VOTE You don’t even have to go out. You can vote by digital device from home. Use your phone, your ipad, your laptop, your computer, whatever digital device you have.… … Continue reading 
PRESUMED GUILTY, Tess Gerritsen – Presumed Guilty, Tess Gerritsen Synopsis Miranda Wood thinks she has seen the last of Richard Tremain, her rich and married ex-lover—until she discovers him stabbed to death in her bed.… … Continue reading 
SCAMS: Surveillance Pricing…the big box stores and big food stores are robbing you – Surveillance Pricing (Explained Simply) Simple explanation Surveillance pricing means a store uses information about you to decide how much to charge you, instead of charging everyone the same price. Example:… … Continue reading 
PICKERING: Councillor Maurice on VOLUNTEERING – Councillor Maurice Brenner on COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING As I reflect on community, I am reminded of the numerous groups and volunteers who consistently contribute to making our City special. Today was… … Continue reading 
PICKERING: Councillor Dave Pickles eNewsletter, APRIL 2026 – DAVID PICKLES- April 2026 eNewsletter … Continue reading 
PICKERING: Mayor Ashe’s salary compensation ranks among royalty and aristocrats – Mayor Ashe is the king of Durham Region Mayors when it comes to salary. He even tops Mayor Chow of Toronto by nearly $100,000. Can you believe that? ____________ By… … Continue reading 
TRAVEL: Cost of Canadian Passports increases – The cost of travel is high enough as is, but now the Canadian government adds to the expense by bumping up the cost of your passport. Does it feel like… … Continue reading
