Some thoughts about. . .
 
.Aging Well Together
Information & Active Living FAIR
Nov 12, 10am, Chestnut Hill Rec Centre
 

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My “latest posts” are listed below:

FOOD BANK CHALLENGE BY LYNN HEIGHTS NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION – The Lynn Heights Neighbourhood responds to the FOOD BANK need for more donations with this neighbourhood challenge. How will your neighbourhood respond to this FOOD BANK NEED? … Continue reading →
The Szpinner logo featuring colorful editorial and point counter point sections. COURT DECISION: robot rights trump human – Can you believe this? We’re finally there….”Court decides robot rights trump human.” A woman in Philadelphia blocked the path of a food delivery robot. In 2020, the Pennsylvania legislature passed… … Continue reading →
The Last Juror by John Grisham book cover The LAST JUROR, John Grisham – The LAST JUROR, John Grisham Synopsis John Grisham is best known for fast legal thrillers, but The Last Juror is a slower, more reflective novel. It returns to Ford County,… … Continue reading →
Aging Well Together Information & Active Living Fair – November 12, 2026 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex This is a free event focused on living your best life 55+ Talk with exhibitors, listen to… … Continue reading →
Pickering Waterfront in the fall for those who cannot visit – This gallery is presented for those folks who are unable to get out but know Pickering and used to enjoy Frenchman’s Bay area and the surrounding environs. Photos by Garry… … Continue reading →
COMMENTARY 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 →

 

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