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NEWS: All the weather prognosticating varmints predict early spring
There are 4 of the prognosticating varmints: Ontario’s Wiarton Willie Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam Quebec’s Fred la Marmotte and Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil Canada’s famous prognosticating rodents appeared to reach a consensus on Groundhog Day, as furry forecasters spanning three provinces … Continue reading
PICKERING COUNCIL: Council Meeting, Feb 5, 2024 , 1:00 pm
Special Council Meeting Agenda February 5, 2024 Hybrid Electronic Meeting Council Chambers 1:00 pm Discussion of Director, Finance & Treasurer Report There are no delegations as of Feb. 2, 2024. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PICKERING-COUNCIL-MEETING-re-BUDGET.pdf” title=”PICKERING COUNCIL MEETING re BUDGET”]
UNITED NATIONS: International Decade for People of African Descent, 2024
PICKERING: CAPITAL BUDGET 2024 & FORECAST 2025-2033
<— CLICK IMAGE to access the full document The CAPITAL BUDGET is a monster of a document, 210 pages. It is not meant for those frail of heart. For those uncomfortable with numbers, it is best to scan through the … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: * * * Cancel Valentine’s Day ? * * *
Recently, Yuthika U. Girme, Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, wrote a commentary in the Toronto Star asking readers to consider the cancellation of Valentine’s Day. [Read the Toronto Star article at “CANCEL“] This commentary is about as … Continue reading
CINEMA: * * * A very worthwhile movie – FREE STATE OF JONES * * *
FREE STATE OF JONES starring Matthew McConaughey ____________________________ This is an excellent movie depicting the determination of a Confederate army deserter in his dream of affecting change to American society. He wants the nation to accept his view that no … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Nuclear mismanagement continues and threatens masses of the population
Pickering residents’ lives continue to be endangered thanks to OPG and the City Council’s acceptance of its policies. The Pickering Nuclear plant has been resurrected by the Government of Ontario resurrecting the same old endangerment to the lives of not … Continue reading
Which COMPUTER PERSONA are you ?
Click –> 10 commandments of GOOD COMPUTER USERS
GOOD COMPUTER USERS FOLLOW THE 10 COMMUNICATION COMMANDMENTS
MAYOR’S MSG: *** Mayor Ashe’s Official Statement on His Majesty King Charles ***
On behalf of all Members of Council, our thoughts and prayers are with His Majesty King Charles as he undergoes his treatment for cancer. We wish His Majesty and the Royal Family strength, comfort, and support as they navigate this … Continue reading
TRAVEL by car: QUEBEC Eastern Townships ( 2024 edition )
Notes and Highlights of our recent Quebec Eastern Townships tour, 2024 Each year, we revisit Quebec, the Eastern Townships, a region that’s like a mini, easily-reached European tour. It’s got a lot of bang for the buck: excellent food and … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Black History Month statements made by Pickering Council members
There’s an addendum to this article…see the end of the article. Recently, a commentary written by Councillor Lisa Robinson was published in The Oshawa/Durham Central Newspaper. It is important that many people be informed about what the councillor wrote. Councillor … Continue reading
CONTROVERSY: CBC newstory RE “Councillor – BLACK History Month”
Read CBC News story regarding the Robinson-Black History Month controversy at CONTROVERSY
Royal Canadian Mint commemorates BLACK HISTORY Month in 2024
The Royal Canadian Mint is offering a silver coin commemorating BLACK HISTORY Month. Cost: $ 104.95 For more information… click –> MINT
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Vitamin D – deficiency and its treatment
Common Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency and How to Treat Them Source: HEALTHLINE –Lisa Wartenberg, MFA, RD, LD–– Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency may include: Fatigue and tiredness frequent illness anxiety and depression bone and back pain bone pain muscle … Continue reading
Pickering approves $58.39 million construction tender for Heritage & Community Centre
The Pickering Heritage & Community Centre project is a go again after Council agreed Monday to accept a construction tender that will set the city back more than $58.39 million, a figure rejected last year as being too far over … Continue reading
PICKERING: Bullet casings found on Pickering waterfront
PICKERING is entering the big bad world, the real world of crime, assaults, thefts and violence. See it? Report it! Emergencies: 9 1 1 Non-emergencies: 1-888-579-1520
CULT and CLOWN show
T**** commentaries and stories are sad and tiring. We have heard enough about this clown but the stories never cease. Maybe it’s like cancer, we are very afraid of it, so afraid that we can’t avoid talking about it, knowing … Continue reading
