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On the campaign trail with PRIYA VADIVEL
Door-to-door knocking… Here’s a candidate who is steadfast in her determination and goal-focussed in her dedication. Priya Vadivel knocked on my door yesterday and it led to an enjoyable half hour of information and interesting conversation. Her campaigning With sincere … Continue reading
PICKy: City of Pickering information dissemination is really poor
The City of Pickering keeps touting…”Residents can get city news and information by accessing the City’s website. Is this some kind of joke? It is ELECTIONS time, so that’s a bump in the information dissemination highway. Seems like information dissemination … Continue reading
HOME DEPOT selling client private information
The summary: A shopper filed a class action lawsuit (July 1, 2026, Virginia federal court) accusing Home Depot of selling customers’ personal data without consent. It says Home Depot’s ad network, Orange Apron Media, uses customer purchase data to sell … Continue reading
On the campaign trail with Michael Samlalsingh
A resident recently asked me an interesting question about opportunity cost and how it should influence decisions at City Hall. Financial Management It’s a great question because it gets to the heart of responsible financial management. In finance, opportunity cost … Continue reading
Old friendships are like gold
“Make new friends but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. New-made friendships, like new wine, Age will mellow and refine. Friendships that have stood the test, Time and change are surely best. Brow may wrinkle, hair grow … Continue reading
On the campaign trail with Sam Snyders
The gap between PICKERING POPULATION GROWTH and AVAILABLE DOCTORS I recently attended Lakeridge Health’s All-Candidates Durham Region Health Update, and one issue kept coming back to me: growth. Durham is one of the fastest-growing regions in Canada, and Pickering’s population … Continue reading
CINEMA: Bruce Willis…his last days by family decision
Bruce Willis’ family prepares to say goodbye to the actor; they will donate his brain to research an incurable disease. A few hours ago, her family revealed new details about her health and shared the decision they made. Here’s what … Continue reading
LISA ROBINSON, mayoralty candidate, up against Ashe’s $80,000 war chest
Robinson’s asking for a bit of financial help… I’m going to be straight with you, because that’s what Pickering deserves — and what you deserve before you decide whether to back this campaign. For the past two years, this council has … Continue reading
CAPITALISM, Sven Beckert
CAPITALISM by Sven Beckert Synopsis It feels like being back in graduate school…mental exertion…. An excellent narrative that unravels the defining story of the past thousand years. No other phenomenon has shaped human history as decisively as capitalism. It structures … Continue reading
AUGUST ANXIETY: Feeling a little down with August?
The light is changing, the days are getting shorter, and fall will be here before we know it. For some, this is welcome news. For others, it triggers a case of August Anxiety — a low-level sense of panic spurred by the … Continue reading
PICKERING WEST SHORE: A digital visit for those who can’t go
Photos by Garry Winsor
PICKERING: New skate park being built (Kingston Rd at Hydro)
Skate boarders and BMX bikers will be pleased to hear PICKERING is building a skateboard/bmx bike park.