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PICKERING: Mr. Mayor, here’s a recommendation for your TOWN HALL, Mar 19
At your town halls, when questions are asked, often people do not understand what is being asked because of noise, or accent, or volume the ask,…so not everyone understands the question. To help more people understand, I recommend that you … Continue reading
CAR THEFT: Common sense advice from DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE
NEW – TECHNOLOGY DEPT: posts and articles relating to computers
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PICKERING: An invitation from the Mayor to everyone in Pickering.
Dear Friends, As we enter into March and the spring season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past month. February was a month filled with reflection, celebration, and education as we honoured Black History Month. February … Continue reading
FOOD BANK: The need is still there…please help….donate when and where you can…Thank you.
CAR THEFT: Use some common sense to protect your car
PICKERING: Stop letting the tail wag the dog !
Mayor and Councillors are giving in to Lisa Robinson out of exasperation and apprehension. Robinson has disrupted Council meetings endless with exaggerations, unsubstantiated accusation and outright bullyish tactics. She has no respect for peers, colleagues or other people making exaggerated … Continue reading
Rage: Public Profanity, Potty Mouth, F-Bomb, and Swearing
Can You Control Your Swearing? I believe that a person reveals their true colours when they lose their temper. To some degree this is likely true for all of us. Do you make an effort to use discretion … Continue reading
RCRA – SCAMS & FRAUDS
Recently, P.C. David Jung, Durham Regional Police, gave a presentation about SCAMS and FRAUD. Here is a report of his presentation. Online scams and phone fraud Presented by Durham Regional Police Constable David Jung Online scams and phone fraud have … Continue reading
RCRA (Rougemount Community & Recreation Assoc.) AGM Report
AGM Report The RCRA (Rougemont Community & Recreation Assoc.) held its first annual general meeting recently. Presentation about Scams and Fraud P.C. David Jung of the Durham Regional Police gave an excellent presentation about Scams and Frauds. He also talked … Continue reading
How to go to sleep fast (and stay asleep for the night)
How to go to sleep fast (and stay down for the night) GQ, Emily Abbate Even a well-rested person can take 15 or 20 minutes to fall asleep. If your falling asleep takes longer than that, it may be time … Continue reading
FIRESMART
Ontario is a member of FireSmart Canada along with the other Canadian provinces and territories. While FireSmart Canada’s creation is recent (2021), prior to that the FireSmart program existed through an organization called Partners in Protection, which Ontario was also … Continue reading
FORD…why ? Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan: A Roadmap to Universal Access
Talk about a lot of BS from the government….do any of these people know the meaning of succinct and to-the-point. Still here it is a summary of the Primary Care Action Plan as proposed by Dr. Jane Philpott: Ontario’s Primary Care Action … Continue reading
Toronto Star columnist Edward Keenan, a wasted lamentation about City of Toronto’s snowfall clearance
Hey Keenan, Good column about snow removal or lack thereof in the City of Toronto. You cover the history of our snow situations very well and it is a column that implies a fair criticism of the City of Toronto’s … Continue reading
Jennifer O’Connell will not seek re-election
Jennifer O’Connell – not seeking re-election Lisha Van Niewuwenhove, The Uxbrdge Cosmos Jennifer O’Connell, member of parliament for Pickering-Uxbridge for the past 10 years, announced last Friday that she will not seek reelection in the next federal election. “It has … Continue reading
Councillor Brenner MARCH Newsletter – SHORTENED version
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Mexico’s president, Claudia Scheinbaum, tells T**** to f___ off!
Claudia Scheinbaum, President of Mexico, tells T**** to f__ off. ______ Give this leader kudos for courage and bravado. When T**** said he was flying deportees into Mexico from the USA, she said, “No way, Jose (or assh*le)! ” or … Continue reading
Some stories we are working on…
We’re working on these stories… Something stinks in the nomination process for the Pickering-Uxbridge riding. Numerous candidates have been disqualified by the riding association without explanation, seemingly without cause. This was the same occurence a year ago … Continue reading
The BOURNE ENIGMA, Eric Van Lustbader
The BOURNE ENIGMA Eric Van Lustbader Synopsis On the eve of Russian General Boris Karpov’s wedding, Jason Bourne receives an enigmatic message from his old friend and fellow spymaster. In Moscow, what should be a joyous occasion turns bloody … Continue reading
FOOD BANKS: We’re failing our very own people
The history of food banks in Southern Ontario From Emergency Help to Essential Support Food banks in Ontario have evolved — they have gone from being a temporary fix during tough times to a crucial part of the community’s support … Continue reading
FORD…why ? PROVINCIAL ELECTION – Same old, same old?
The provincial leaders’ debate televised on Feb 17 is a great example of “same old, same old.” The debate heard the same old platitudes, promises, platforms and policies. So, if you know the problem, why haven’t you been able to … Continue reading
NADIA’s got a great eye for photos; her photos are always winners…and now she gets deserved awards!
HEALTH: Ever hear of RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus?
Hey people! Have you heard about RSV? Well, you better learn a little about it and how to keep it at bay this winter. There’s no need to panic, but it’s good to be in the know! What’s the deal … Continue reading
Hey Trumpee: I’m buried in snow, you’re buried in sh*t. I aint comin to Florida this year….because of you, assh*le
I was online in early January looking for flights to Florida. Searching for the best prices on flights, car rental, accommodations, and travel insurance. I gave up after spending hours researching flights; departure times are mostly early hours, like 7 … Continue reading
PRODUCT RECALL ALERT: Sultan Fried Falafel
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Considering voting for FORD?
So you’re thinking of voting for FORD… consider his sins, scandals, and slip ups in just the last 3 years: 2023 – Tabled a law cancelling their controversial municipal boundary changes amid the RCMP investigation 2023 – Revealed through internal … Continue reading
CANADA: 51st state…WE’RE NOT LAUGHING, psycho !!!
OK…so we don’t have a lot of financial clout. We sure don’t have the power to fight a war even though you’ve started one with us economically. Maybe we can only fight back with pea shooters… but we’ve got … Continue reading
Voting for Ford may not be the better way to vote
Doug Ford’s 401 tunnel completes the campaign pledge trifecta: costly, unworkable, ineffective” – Toronto Star (Feb 11, 2025) “Ford’s latest election promise is a $60 billion tunnel. Transit experts aren’t happy” – National Observer (Feb 7, 2025) Doug Ford’s plan … Continue reading
PDNews: Got a news story? An incident? An event?
Do you have news, a news story, an incident worth reporting, an accident report, or a cultural, social or neighbourhood event that residents of Pickering and the Durham region should know about? Do you know of such, and can you … Continue reading
PHONE NUMBERS: What are all these ###s for?
A very important MESSAGE from the publisher, Richard Szpin
Hello everyone, Some important information about me and my three publications: WEBSITE, where I post a lot of material, called POSTS, in groups called CATEGORIES found in the widget on the front page, the majority of the groups to which … Continue reading
PRODUCTIVITY: Phone app, record voice & transcribe to text file
If you are responsible for recording or keeping a verbal record of meetings, this is the cell phone app for you. Even the free version has what you need. Easy Voice Recorder is a free app for … Continue reading
PICKERING: Open house CHANGE for Community Climate Adaptation Plan
Hi Szpinner, Please be advised that due to the forecasted storm, the Community Climate Adaptation Plan Public Open House scheduled for this evening has been moved to a virtual format so residents can participate safely! Tonight (February 12) from 7 … Continue reading
PRODUCT RECALL ALERT: Christie brand of crackers
There is a ‘RECALL ALERT’ on a popular brand of crackers. The full ingredient list is not displayed which could put certain people at risk. Read the full story at CRACKERS
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PICKERING: OFFICIAL PLAN for “PICKERING OF TOMORROW”
This is the OFFICIAL PLAN SUMMARY from the Pickering PLANNING DEPT. What is the Official Plan? The Official Plan is the City’s long-range document that guides land use decision-making in the City. It represents the vision for growth and change … Continue reading
PICKERING OF TOMORROW
Readers’ comments, opinions and summaries are from site visitors, Pickering residents. They have been left unsigned, anonymous, purposely. My view is that this would be a complete waste of time. There have been various “plans” available to the public for … Continue reading
PICKERING: Does anyone know the meaning of ‘simple’ or ‘concise?’
If the City of Pickering were asked to draw a face, here’s the result… Simple, concise, straightforward are foreign words to the teams or groups at the City of Pickering. This is not an offensive initiative against the City. I … Continue reading
PICKERING: What do you know about Pickering’s MASTER PLAN FOR THE FUTURE?
PICKERING has a MASTER PLAN for the future. Ever heard about it? The City has been developing a MASTER PLAN for its future for a while now, though few people are informed about it? Do you know about this MASTER … Continue reading
T****: A clear and present danger to DEMOCRACY in the USA
A list of ways Donald Trump has endangered democracy in the United States: Attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election through false claims of fraud and pressuring officials. Incited the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol to … Continue reading
‘PICKERING FORWARD’
An **OUTLINE** of the MASTER PLAN, “PICKERING FORWARD,” as compiled by RICHARD SZPIN.
Attending a discussion meeting – “PICKERING OF TOMORROW”
A summary of the latest meeting held by PICKERING ‘FORWARD PLANNING’ I attended one of the Pickering Planning Dept’s public input meetings for the first time recently, Feb 6/25. It was an interesting, engaging and mind-boggling event. First impressions Thinking … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Are AmeriKans nuts or just beginning to think like nuts ?
You’re not going to believe this: AmeriKans support is climbing or remaining stable for the psycho in the WH. You would think that as the White House executive appointees become wackier and wackier, support for T**** would decline relatively. Nope…not … Continue reading
PICKERING: Community Safety and Well-Being MEETING
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PICKERING: MAYOR ASHE’s Newsletter recap
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We’re living in sad times made sadder by the likes of T**** and other things
We are living in ‘tough times’ which are becoming tougher every day. I just spent an hour trying to get a phone number a Canadian government department. Bot after bot connectivity, listening to endless robot messages, one scripted phrase really … Continue reading
AH in WH: the lyin’ felon buys all his merchandise for resale as T**** products….from…….CHINA
So much for his buy AmeriKan policy. The assh*le buys nearly all the merchandise he sells from CHINA. Click the link below for a very interesting video download about T**** products. Download it and watch it to learn more about … Continue reading
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Stick it to T**** – Buy CANADIAN
OK, so we may do not have the economic fire power as Amerika but we can fight them with every cent we have. Buy South African, buy Mexican, buy Argentinian, buy Brazilian, buy Polish and above all buy Canadian. But … Continue reading
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A month of celebration
Black History Month Black History Month, observed annually in February in the United States and Canada, is a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans and Black Canadians. This monthlong observance has its … Continue reading
Made in Canada: Beat the bast**ds at their economic game playing; BUY CANADIAN
Click -> MADE IN CANADA Grocery Guide So the wacko wants to bury us with tariffs. Fine, so stop buying anything made in the USA. We may not beat them but we can hurt them a lot by not spending … Continue reading
Mayor Levee: A smashing success
The Mayor’s Levee is a New Year’s tradition where residents can meet the Mayor, their local representatives, and greet each other to celebrate the new year. Mayor Kevin Ashe held this two-hour event this past Jan. 11th to a fluctuating … Continue reading
VALENTINE CARD
You can EMAIL this card to YOUR VALENTINE and/or listen to CLASSIC MELODIES OF LOVE EMAIL CARD COPY, PASTE, eMAIL: —> “Happy Valentine’s card” PLAY MELODIES CLICK: —> “Play LIST”
PICKERING: Mayor’s TOWN HALL…first impressions…not worthy of high praise
Congratulations and kudos to Mayor Ashe for trying to give Pickering residents the opportunity of speaking with him, but not in the true sense of speaking with him. It was a telephone town hall where callers posed their questions and … Continue reading
STEPS TAKEN BY T**** toward DICTATORSHIP
T**** is attempting to halt grants to force federal employees into loyalty; T**** pledged to be “a dictator on day one;” T**** has taken a number of provocative steps to challenge legal constraints on his power; T**** fired the inspectors … Continue reading
POLITICS: Democracy under attack by psycho in American White House
Those who voted for him aren’t listening…but wait. They’ll hear it well when it’s too late for all of us. The psycho in the American White House is a threat to democracy in the US and everywhere else in the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Council Meeting, Jan 27, 2025
Council meetings can be lengthy and feel interminable. This meeting lasted well over 4 hours ranging from delegations, reports, program examinations and recommendations and Councillor questions. The purpose of posting this transcript is to benefit those who prefer the written … Continue reading
PICKERING: WARD 2 Winter Newsletter update
Ward 2 Winter Update 2025 will see the progression of multiple projects for Ward 2. Sandy Beach Road: This long-awaited project is finally gaining some traction. The detailed design for the reconstruction of Sandy Beach Road and replacement of the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Mayor Ashe January recap
Mayor Ashe’s JANUARY 2025 recap: The text below is a transcript of the Mayor’s summary recap. It is divided into two parts: FULL TEXT SUMMARY of the text _______________________________ FULL TEXT Hey, It’s Pickering is Mayor Kevin Ashe. I’m here … Continue reading
PICKERING: Council meetings are not what they should be
Impressions from the Pickering Council Meeting, Jan 27, 2025 For months now, I have written that the Pickering Council Meetings are inefficient and ineffective because of the ongoing conflict with Councillor Robinson. This is an EDITORIAL COMMENTARY reflecting my views … Continue reading
TOWN HALL: Details
About Brenner TOWN HALLS A Councillor Maurice Brenner Town Hall is always a well-planned and a well-organized event. Past presenters have been informative and engaging and each Town Hall has been run efficiently and effectively. The presentation The City’s PLANNING … Continue reading
DURHAM: Warming centres sponsored by Metrolinx in the Durham
Warming Centres Metrolinx (Durham) AJAX (905) 619-1918 CLARINGTON (905) 213-9580 NORTH DURHAM 705-432-8654 OSHAWA (905) 213-9580 PICKERING (289) 314 – 2261 WHITBY (365)-885-7089 With an increase in the vulnerable population across the GTHA, … Continue reading
PICKERING: City website, $1 million questionably spent
More SIZZLE, less STEAK. Me, a writer, blogger, 10 years experience and nearly 40 years living in Pickering. Never contacted at all.
POLITICS: I will not write about assh*le T**** anymore but….
I will not write any more about that assh*le in the White House in the US, chiefly because everyone else is writing about him, basking him in the light of celebratory glorification. I refuse to give him any more glory. … Continue reading
The BOYS OF BILOXI, John Grisham
The BOYS OF BILOXI John Grisham Synopsis For most of the last hundred years, Biloxi was known for its beaches, resorts, and seafood industry. But it had a darker side. It was also notorious for corruption and vice, everything from … Continue reading
AUSCHWITZ: The full story
The Establishment of Auschwitz Auschwitz, located near the town of Oświęcim in southern Poland, was the largest and most notorious concentration and extermination camp established by Nazi Germany during World War II. Originally a Polish army barracks, it was converted … Continue reading
ANNIVERSARY: 80 years ago, the Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz, was liberated
Eighty years ago, January 27th, 1945, the Soviet army entered Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi concentration camp, on January 27, 1945, liberating the approximately 7,000 prisoners who remained. Earlier that month, the SS (Schutzstaffel) the elite guard of the Nazi regime … Continue reading
PETITION to protect Pickering waterfront
Environmentally sensitive land…we care. You? I have never been of the opinion that more is better. I remember a time when you could access the waterfront in Toronto from the Scarborough Bluffs to Sunnyside Beach in many areas…unimpeded. Then came … Continue reading
Trump tribes’ common ground
[I am sick and tired of reading and hearing about this assh*le but to ignore him, to mute his words would be courting disaster. We must hear him and speak out against him, incessantly and endlessly.] At two very different … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Great time to have an election, eh at a cost of $175 million
Smooooooth…like gravel in a newly graded road. Da boy is trying to cash in on T**** animosity. Canadians, read ‘many,’ and ‘Ontarians,’ read likely, many also, are not enamored with that assh*le in the WH down south. His big mouth … Continue reading
PICKERING: Q&A session with Fire Chief Stephen Boyd
NOTES Q&A interview with FIRE CHIEF STEPHEN BOYD Fire Chief Stephen Boyd is a dynamic, energetic man who speaks like the CEO of any large corporation: concisely, succinctly and engagingly. At 63, eligible for retirement for 8 years, he is … Continue reading
PICKERING: City website at www.pickering.ca
Comments and opinions The City of Pickering has responded to the numerous complaints and criticisms regarding its website. The “new Pickering WEBSITE” cost a million dollars and has changed a lot… much more glitz, a lot more sizzle than steak. … Continue reading
PICKERING: ANTIRADIATION KI TABLETS
The Durham Region Health Department is reminding residents within 10 kilometers of the Pickering or Darlington nuclear generating stations to ensure they have potassium iodide (KI) tablets. These tablets are crucial for reducing thyroid cancer risk in the unlikely event … Continue reading
Pickering: Pickleball courts coming!
The City of Pickering is considering the installation of six new pickleball courts at Diana, Princess of Wales Park to replace the mini soccer pitch. The courts are proposed off Pickering Parkway, near the gravel lot, with construction scheduled to … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Celebrates 25 Years as a City: A Journey of Celebration, Reflection, and Community
This year, the City of Pickering proudly celebrates a significant milestone – its 25th anniversary of becoming a city. To honour this momentous occasion, residents and visitors are invited to celebrate, reflect on, and explore the vibrant history and dynamic … Continue reading
POLITICS: Leader of the Liberal Party, replacing Junior….why? Poillievre’s gonna walk away with the election.
The leading candidates for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada are: Mark Carney Pro: Former Bank of Canada governor with strong economic credentials Con: May be seen as an outsider to party politics Szpin: Remember Michael Ignatieff, like … Continue reading
PICKERING: City website gets refreshed improved look
EDITORIAL COMMENT We criticized the CITY OF PICKERING website endlessly in the past couple of years. Finally, they listened. Though some things should still be changed, the site is much, much better than it was before. _____________________ The City of … Continue reading
Pickering Fire Services cautions about fire blankets
Pickering Fire Services cautions against fire blankets, urges focus on proven fire safety measures Pickering Fire Services January 9, 2025 Amid the rising popularity of fire blankets, Pickering Fire Services is reminding residents to prioritize established and … Continue reading
CLASSIC MELODIES OF LOVE for Valentine’s
Click a TITLE below to hear the melody… ____[‘Block’ must be disabled] Unchained Melody The Righteous Brothers At Last Etta James When a Man Loves a Woman Percy Sledge Can’t Help Falling in Love Elvis Presley When they begin … Continue reading
MAD MAN at the WHITE HOUSE
How do you deal with a madman who’s got the power and support of half his country and much of his government bodies? T**** is mad in the mental sense, completely off his rocker, but he’s in power. So what … Continue reading
HELP: YOUR OPINION, FEEDBACK please
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PICKERING: A followup on criticisms made about CAO Marisa CARPINO
Mayor & Council’s Statement in support of Pickering CAO Pickering, ON, January 7, 2025 Pickering Council is aware of a recent video published by Councillor Lisa Robinson, criticizing the City’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Marisa Carpino, and making unfounded and … Continue reading
ONT PROV ELECTION – Candidates – PICKERING-UXBRIDGE Riding
Ibrahim Daniyal is a small business owner and community leader from Pickering-Uxbridge, Ontario. He was nominated as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for the Pickering-Uxbridge riding in July 20212. Daniyal has a strong background in finance and administration, holding a Master’s … Continue reading →