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TOWN HALL, WARD 1, FEB 12th, 7 pm, GEORGE ASHE COMMUNITY CENTRE
The February Town Hall will be a collaboration of Councillors Brenner and Cook with the Rougemount Community and Recreation Association. The Town Hall theme is “Engagement of the Community in Rougevalley Park.” The City PARKS staff will be the primary … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH: Shirley Curtis – Seniors take note !!!!
Shirley Curtis is a long-time resident of Pickering, a newbie octagenarian who’s going on 40 or 50 at the most. Sharp as a tack, on top of her game, whatever it is, and right up there on what’s going on … Continue reading
PICKERING: CIVIC AWARD WINNERS
Front Row: Paul White, Pres., Fairport Assoc., Purvi Fernandez, Treasurer, Shawna Stanleigh, Website chair, Kevin Ashe, Mayor, Shaheen Butt, Councillor Ward 3 Middle Row: Phil Warne, V.P., Chris Van der Vliet, Director, Craig Bamford, Director Back Row: Marisa Carpino, CEO, … Continue reading
PICKERING: Strong Mayor Act, Bill 3
The Ontario Government passed the Strong Mayors, Housing Act in 2022 and it has grown into a very controversial, hotly debated and vigorously contested piece of legislation. The Strong Mayors section of the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022, assigns … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: A message to Pickering – simplify, promote, publish….repeat
The City of Pickering is becoming a more exciting and dynamic city in which to live each year that I live here. There are tons of events, activities and things to do, all around the city. There are festivities and … Continue reading
POLITICS: An American Congressperson to watch: Jasmine Crockett
JASMINE CROCKETT Here’s an American politician that may be worth watching in the near future. While showing a photo of the secret files stored at Mara Lago, she is quoted as saying the “national secrets are in the shitter” (paraphrased … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Foot problems?
Do you have problems with your feet? A foot? Read the column presented by Ian McClymont at Pensioner Fitness
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, Stuart Woods
Sometimes you hit; sometimes you miss. Synopsis In this exhilarating new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods, Stone Barrington goes up against an enemy on the run. After a dangerous adventure has him travelling up and … Continue reading
NEWS: You doubt the power of the people??? STOP!
So you think you don’t have power. “You” don’t, alone…but when there are many of “you’s,” thousands, then you do have power. So the next time you are skeptical about your individual power, read this story. Loblaws irks me to put it … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Tired all the time?
Reader’s Digest writes about this problem with fatigue. The Reader’s Digest article titled “Tired all the time” discusses the common problem of chronic fatigue and provides insights into its possible causes and ways to combat it. The article highlights the … Continue reading
SCAMS: More scams alert…authors especially take note
Authors especially…take note. There are two scams aimed at authors that I am aware of. One involves a so called marketing company that has read your book, and finds it worthy of their attention. They want to make it a best … Continue reading
BITSnBYTES: WEDDING RING, on a finger or in the nose ?
The history of wearing wedding rings In weddings around the world, exchanging rings is a crucial part of the ceremony, a moment in which a couple’s promises are sealed with a tangible token. This simple piece of jewelry does a … Continue reading
PICKERING: No injuries after gunshot goes through patio door at Pickering apartment
They’re coming closer and closer… Sad to write, but “Safe, secure and stable Pickering is no more!” They coming closer and closer every day…now they’re here in the heart of good old Pickering. Read more at Pickering_PISTOLS
PICKERING COUNCIL News: It must be something in the water….
It must be something in the water… 2023 saw the engagement and wedding of Ward 2 Councillor Mara Nagy….roll forward to 2024, and now Regional Councillor Ward 2 Linda Cook is engaged. Whether the Pickering Water Department is pixie contaminated … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: UBER DRIVING: A short career for me….
[ I thought UBER driving was an easy career. It wasn’t that difficult but mine lasted just one shift. ] I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes, I honked again. Since this was … Continue reading
CINEMA: Oppenheimer may sweep the Oscars
2024 Oscar Nominations‘Oppenheimer’ Leads the Way With 13 Nominations <– Click for the full story
CINEMA: NETFLIX is going to cost you more…surprise, surprise!
Netflix confirms its ad-free Basic plan is being ‘retired’ — and subscribers will be forced to choose between ads or another price hike Source: Tom Pritchard, Jan. 24, 2024 As if Netflix wasn’t getting expensive enough, the streamer has now … Continue reading
PICKERING: Report – City Council Meeting 1-22-24
An abbreviated and official report of the Pickering Council Meeting of Jan. 22,2024 [The summary is primarily a summary of the delegations who addressed the Council. For a full view of the meeting, confer with YouTube by clicking on MEETING … Continue reading
