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PICKERING COUNCIL: Councillor expenditures
For those interest in the expenditures of individual councillors details can be found at COUNCILLOR SPENDING
OLYMPICS: * * * LIVE BLOG * * *
Follow along with the official Olympic Games Paris 2024 live blog to keep up with all the action from 24 July to 11 August, including full details on every event, live results and medalists, and athlete reactions straight from the … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: * * * MEDAL TABLE * * *
No medal events have taken place at time of posting but when these events take place, click ->
EDITORIALS: Political promises need to be taken with a ‘grain of salt’
A lot of hot air! The nature of the beast is to blow hot air all the time, either to persuade voters to vote for them or to persuade them to vote against the people in power. Either way, the … Continue reading
HEALTH: Foods that help strengthen your bone health
Nearly 2 million Canadians over 40 have osteoporosis, a condition that leads to thin, weakened bones and raises the risk of bone fractures and mobility problems. We typically start losing bone strength in our 30s, but we can often slow … Continue reading
TANGLE: a valuable resource for concise and informative summaries of key arguments related to significant issues in contemporary American politics
Interested in the world of American politics? Consider subscribing to Tangle, an excellent newsletter that provides stories and summarizes the dominant arguments relating to the political world of the USA. Tangle is an independent, non-partisan, subscriber-supported newsletter read by over … Continue reading
FOOD BANK BBQ: You’re invited, SAT, Aug 10
EDITORIAL: “Questionable spending?” asks Councillor Lisa Robinson
There are many voters who oppose Councillor Robinson for some of her past statements and positions regarding marginalized and disregarded groups. However, the councillor does ask hard questions that probably need more discussion, debate and consideration. Consider the $40,000 outlay … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: MEDAL Standing 7 27 24
JULY 27 For current MEDAL standings -> MEDALS
OLYMPICS: Canadian Women’s Rugby team scores SILVER
Canadian women’s rugby team scores SILVER Read more -> RUGBY
OLYMPICS: What a Summer….another medal, GOLD !
The young woman, a kid no less at 17, but a mature athlete, Summer McIntosh does it again in the 400m medley but this time she forges it up an notch from her first medal, Silver. GOLD, and watching the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Pickering to get new recreation facility at cost of $65 MILLION
Pickering to get new Pickering Heritage & Community Centre at a cost of $65 million and set to open on the Pickering Museum Village grounds by 2026. Read -> DETAILS
OLYMPICS: Canada wins BRONZE in men’s synchronized swimming
Read more -> BRONZE
OLYMPICS: Canada’s Deguchi ADVANCES to women’s Olympic judo gold-medal final
Canada moves closer to another medal performance in Women’s judo. Christa Deguchi was outstanding in advancing to the gold medal competition. You go Chista !!! Read more at -> DEGUCHI
MAYOR Kevin ASHE – TOWN HALL REPORT
TOWN HALL REPORT Kudos to Mayor Ashe for standing before his electorate and presenting himself to voters’ questions, criticisms and complaints. He is giving residents the opportunity to dialogue with him. Nearly 50 people took advantage of this opportunity. Mayor … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: Canada’s Women Soccer team defeats France, 2-1
The Canadian women’s soccer team had to deliver after the drone scandal penalization. And they did, scoring the winning goal in the final two minute of added time. Bravo ladies !!!!
PICKERING: celebrates reopening of revitalized Waterfront Trail
Today, the City of Pickering, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), and Trans Canada Trail (TCT) were joined by community members to celebrate the reopening of Pickering’s popular Waterfront Trail at Bruce Handscomb Memorial Park. The trail, originally constructed in … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: ‘Troubled waters’ swamping the show
Water’s putting a damper on France’s show: rain, E Coli in the Sienne but the show goes on. Rain poured down on the opening day, spoiling some of the performances, making some of them dangerous to perform but the performers, … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: Canada wins first medal; Summer McIntosh SILVER for swimming
YIPPEE!!!!…we won a SILVER medal in 400 meter swim, Swimmer SUMMER McINTOSH
OLYMPICS: Canada fined $300K; Coach banned for 1 year; Canada deducted 6 pts
Canada Women’s Soccer has suffered a severe blow to its competitive possibilities because of the drone spying of the New Zealand Women’s soccer practice. Head coach, Beverly Priestman, has been banned from soccer for a year. The Canadian Women’s Soccer … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: Rail sabotage strikes French rails system at start of the Olympics
Saboteurs derailed the French train network disrupting rail travel in France affecting nearly a million people in France and across Europe. Read -> DETAILS
OLYMPICS: OPENING CEREMONY LIVE, *** 1pm ***
OLYMPICS: Recommended ways to view and keep up with the PARIS OLYMPICS 2024
Use website to keep up with the OLYMPICS. I recommend the following methods for optimal viewing of OLYMPICS news. _______________ #1 Click -> #2 Click -> #3 Click ->
OLYMPICS: SOCCER – Morocco defeats Argentina, 2-1 in mob chaos in added time
POLITICS USA: Full text of Pres Joe Biden’s latest address to the nation
My fellow Americans, I’m speaking to you tonight from behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. In this sacred space, I’m surrounded by portraits of extraordinary American presidents. Thomas Jefferson wrote the immortal words that guide this nation. George … Continue reading
POLITICS USA: Harris, in the words of Dan Rather
If you want to learn about Kamala Harris, it helps to have some historical perspective. Sixty years ago this month, in the summer of 1964, our nation was still reeling from the assassination of a young president. John F. Kennedy … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: CANADA caught ‘cheating’; spying on the New Zealand soccer team practice
What were they thinking? Flying drones over an opposing teams field practice? “Sight seeing?” “Just getting an eagle’s eye view of Paris?” __________________ The Canadian soccer team has had two coaching staff sent home for spying on the New Zealand … Continue reading
OLYMPICS: Durham Region has more than a dozen athletes in the Olympics
Did you know that there are more than a dozen athletes from the DURHAM REGION competing in the Olympics ? Read the full story –> PARIS
OLYMPICS: Excellent chart showing the “Schedule broadcasts of the Olympics”
Click image to access its link ___________________ The broadcast schedule can be accessed: click the above IMAGE It looks like an ideal way to hone in on events in which you are interested. Because it is hyperlinked, a lot of … Continue reading
POLITICS USA: How can Americans overlook these T**** negatives so easily, so readily
34 felony charges; massive financial fraud; E. Jean Carroll rape case; Stormy Daniels hush payments; taking off with top-secret documents; tampering with his 2020 election defeat; summoning of a violent mob to the U.S. Capitol.
POLITICS USA: T**** oldest presidential campaign candidate refuses to divulge health information
T**** is the oldest candidate campaigning for the US presidency. He’s obese, has heart issues, likely has high blood pressure, likely has cholesterol problems to name a few medical issues this man has. Past presidents, Biden included, allowed publication of … Continue reading
NEWS: Evacuation of Jasper national park ordered due to threat of fires
Sad situation but a Canadian tourist gem is under threat of uncontrolled forest fires. Read full story –> JASPER
POLITICS USA: Harris steers clear of Israeli-Palestinian conflict; will not preside over Senate in Netanyahu WED address
What’s Harris’ message? Anti-Netanyahu military campaign against Palenstinians? Perhaps an oversimplification of the question, but she is making a statement by not presiding over the Senate in Netanyaho’s address. Full story –> NETANYAHU
POLITICS USA: Taking the pulse of US VOTERS
Washington Post survey of 152 people, July 22, 2024 Rply Grp 55 152 36% Pro HARRIS 52 152 34% Anti HARRIS 31 152 20% Undecided 15 152 10% No response
POLITICS USA: personal opinion about VP nominee
The USA isn’t ready for what would be the ideal Democratic ticket for the Presidential Campaign…..TWO women: Kamala Harris and Gina Raimondo A bunch of rednecks? Are the majority of American emotionally inert pools of narrow minded ignorance? Could … Continue reading
POLITICS USA: Breaking news – Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns
Read the full story at RESIGNATION
POLITICS USA: T***** labels Harris ‘Dumb as rock’
Wonders never cease with this a*****e, as he calls Presdidential candidate Harris, “dumb as rock. Amazing! Read full story at ROCK
POLITICS USA – T**** as ‘aged’ as he accused Biden was….read this man’s communication
T****reveals conversation with Secret Service director as bi-partisan calls grow for her to resign Former President T****was shot in the ear at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid) Former President T**** spoke about his conversation with … Continue reading
POLITICS – USA: KAMALA HARRIS compared to T****
COMMUNITY BOARD: AMICA – Caribbana celebration Aug 15, 2-4pm
A CARIBANA CELEBRATION Craving some fun in the sun? You won’t need your passport to visit this island paradise! Join us at Amica Pickering, a senior lifestyles residence, for a Caribbean-inspired event. Enjoy chef-prepared delicacies, plus live entertainment by a … Continue reading
POLITICS: Kamala Harris endorsed by Nancy Pelosi as the Democratic NOMINEE
From REG’S Desk: BLACK HISTORY – The extremes of RACISM – you won’t believe this
Like the HOLOCAUST-based stories, the examples of RACISM and BIGOTRY never end. The renowned “AMAZING GRACE” has a history of racism. At one time, Blacks were forbidden from using white keys on the piano. Can you believe it? Watch this video and … Continue reading
EDITORIALS: JOE BIDEN
Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential campaign may be indescribably painful, maybe as painful as his family’s tragic losses. However, it should be ranked as the greatest example of humility and personal sacrifice in American history. This man, president of … Continue reading
NEWS: President Biden’s Campaign Withdrawal Letter
SENIORS: Did you get your REBATE from Cdn govt – CARBON TAX REBATE
Canadians have been promised a CARBON TAX Rebate. Did you receive yours? Govt website –> CARBON TAX REBATE
TECHNOLOGY: Here’s what the “OUTAGE” hullabaloo was all about
Ever see something like one of those blue displays on your computer? They are known as the “Blue Screen of Death” in computer parlance, BSOD, and they mean your computer has crashed, your computer system has stopped operating. You cannot … Continue reading
PICKERING: Durham METROLINKS INFORMATIONAL POPUP
GEORGE ASHE PUBLIC LIBRARY/COMMUNITY CENTRE
POLITICS: It may seem futile….but we need to continue fighting this purveyor of lies
It may seem futile and it is becoming repetitive and boring, but we must continue. Otherwise, the T**** Cult (TC) will win. The TC won’t stop and the more they repeat their endless lies and misinformation, more people begin to … Continue reading
PICKERING: locations for making your FOOD BANK DONATIONS
HUMOUR: Lumberjacks are should branch out into other work.
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POLITICS: Repub Ntl Convention….was Melania even there?
I thought a lot of people must have holes in their heads to believe in D.J. T****, but now I know it’s true! And by the way, did you notice Melania wasn’t even there…or was she? Better check out the … Continue reading
BOOK TEMPLATE: A MS Word template for publication of your book
INSTRUCTIONS How to work with the template: Click the file below to DOWNLOAD it to your computer Open the DOWNLOAD to work with the template Formatted Word Doc for 2-Up Saddle Stitch
PUBLISHING: Part 1 – Basic information about publishing your book
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WORLD NEWS: Slaughter such as this is genocide, justification for it disappeared long ago
PICKERING: Weather alert, July 17, 2024
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PICKERING: Farmer’s Market cancelled, July 16, due to deluge of rain
Many people were deeply disappointed in the cancellation of the Pickering Farmers Market due to the deluge of rain that poured on our area all morning. Mother Nature played with us by deluging in the morning, cancelling the possibility of … Continue reading
HATE: Not much response from City and Councillors on issue of HATE … and it’s happening here too
Recently, we asked, “What were the Mayor and Councillors doing about hate-based incidents in our City?” Well, it seems like they are doing nothing. That may not be true or fact, but we have not heard any response, public or … Continue reading
PICKERING: City’s Animal Services receives $35,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada
Lots of purring and barking coming from the staff and residents of Pickering’s Animal Services. They just received a $35,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada. Lindsey Narraway, Supervisor, Animal Services, cheered loudly about the good news, “We are immensely … Continue reading
COMPUTERS: Making it easier to use our website – ‘SEARCH by CATEGORY’
Use the “SEARCH by CATEGORY” tool found on the HOME PAGE: CLICK the small down arrow in ‘Select Category’ for the category list. has more than 200 categories. Use this SEARCH tool to you find a category you … Continue reading
COMPUTERS: Making it easier to use our website – ‘SEARCH by TOPIC’
Use the “SEARCH by TOPIC” tool found on the HOME PAGE: TYPE the topic you wish to find in the search box. has more than 8,000 posts. Using this SEARCH tool will help you find the information you … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Councillor Lisa Robinson…..again….
Again, there’s another news story with Pickering Councillor Lisa Robinson at its core. The Toronto Star writes a lengthy, comprehensive story about the council chaos in Pickering, and it is a sad commentary on where society is going rather than … Continue reading
$AVING$: I often wonder about COSTCO for saving money
Saving money at COSTCO is something that I often but still continue to reject. If you have a large family, say 4 or more, I think the benefits of shopping at Costco may be very evident. Price comparison with other … Continue reading
TOWN HALL Report: Durham Health explains TICKS, WEST NILE VIRUS and LYME DISEASE
The Town Hall was a presentation by the Durham Region Health Dept about West Nile Virus Ticks Lyme disease. West Nile Virus The worst first, the West Nile Virus is not treatable. Symptoms may be managed but there is no … Continue reading
FOOD BANK: Donations needed
PICKERING: A question for the Mayor and Councillors regarding HATE
Mr. Mayor and Councillors, “What are you doing about HATE and all its vestiges in our community?” HATE and its related siblings, RACISM, AGEISM, SEXISM, ANTISEMITISM, and SPOUSAL ABUSE seem to be increasing in our society, relentlessly and ceaselessly. … Continue reading
PICKERING: There’s no justifiable reason for Councilors to accept these gifts
Each of these councillors has received ‘gifts’ of various values from corporations and developers involved with Pickering and the Durham region. Given the salaries they receive, there would seem to be no justifiable reason for their acceptance of any such gifts … Continue reading
POINT – COUNTERPOINT: Is there a conspiracy about Biden’s actual health?
Remember Eva PerÓn, the Argentinian First Lady of the 1940s and 50s? Well, she may have be rechanneled as Julie Biden FLOTUS. ______________________ I have had no intention of joining the multitude of Biden debate crash critics but a media … Continue reading
CANADA DAY: Celebrating our legacy and Embracing Our Responsibility
As we come together to celebrate Canada Day, with its joyous events and dazzling fireworks, it’s important to also reflect on the values that define our great nation. Canada is a country built on principles of human rights, inclusivity, and … Continue reading
RESOURCE: Jane Friedman, a valuable resource for writers
Click the IMAGE to visit Friedman’s site. Why writers should visit her site? Friedman is a very successful author and speaker on writing. She has a lot of information about writing, publishing, and book-related material. She updates her material regularly … Continue reading
WARNING: *** Black bear sighting in Rouge Park ***
See Twitter (X) for more: –> BEAR Parks Canada advises about your action: –> ANIMAL MEETUPS
EDITING: Edit AFTER you have finished your entire work
CANADA DAY: A proud and long Canadian heritage
I had just graduated from Ryerson P.I. and was working as a Public Health Inspector for the Borough of Scarborough in 1974. To supplement my salary, I would bartender at Maple Creek banquet hall, located off of Lawrence Ave.E. directly … Continue reading
BRENNER: eNewsletter JUNE edition
TOWN HALL: July 4, 2024
AGENDA: Ticks and Lyme Disease
—– PICKERING: INDIGENOUS Day, June 21 celebration
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HEALTH: The Longevity Menu: 9 Foods for a Long Life
The Longevity Menu: 9 Foods for a Long Life LISA BENDALL Dark green leafy vegetables protect your bones and eyesight, and are full of cancer-fighting compounds. Photo: Westend/Getty Images These fave foods are proven to fight disease, promote cardiovascular … Continue reading
SCRIVENER: The ultimate tool for writers, priceym $60 Cdn, but worth it.
Scrivener is a digital writing tool. It makes MS Word or standard word processing programs look like a quill compared to a ball point pen. Archaic and awkward. To view a visual summary of SCRIVENER, click –> VIDEO Read my … Continue reading
EXPERTISE: Jane Friedman, a writer and valuabe resource for other writers
JANE FRIEDMAN reports on the publishing industry + educates writers on the business of authorship in THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER (Univ of Chicago Press). Read her “Threads” column to get a glimpse of her wide perspective on writing … Continue reading
HEALTH: 8 Benefits of Drinking Water
Click –> WATER
PUBLISHING: 50 ways to get PUBLISHED
Click –> 50 WAYS
NOTICE: Toronto Raptors & Sun Life LIFE COACHES collaboration
A HEALTH site created in collaboration with the Toronto Raptors and Sun Life Insurance… Click –> SUNLIFE RAPTORS This site looks very promising if you are interested in healthier living. It looks like it offers you access to a series of … Continue reading
AUTO: Take as many precautions as you can to protect your vehicle
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND TIPS FOR CONSUMERS Consumers can make simple adjustments to safeguard their vehicles. CAA Insurance recommends the following preventive measures for consumers: AUTO THEFT Hide your keys rather than hang them by the garage entrance door. Park your … Continue reading
PICKERING: new Town Hall event, July 4, Chestnut Hill CC, 7pm
___Click LINKS below to read more: Be aware of TICKS for you and your pet Ticks are a very serious health risk How to REMOVE a tick
EDITORIAL: Government failing the citizenry needing the most help
Sheeple? It’s incredible how we accept and tolerate incompetent government at every level from dysfunctional municipal councils to indecisively dysfunctional provincial governments to questionably competent federal politicians gorging themselves as the public trough. What are these elected officials doing? Immigration … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: “I pay exorbitant property taxes for this questionably dysfunctioning City Council?”
I watched the recent Council meeting of June 10 and the longer I watched the more uncomfortable I became. These are adults? These are professionals in their business professions? These are elected politicians? I voted for some of these characters. … Continue reading
BOOKS: New release by Rick Pyves
After 5 years of researching, editing and writing I have just published my 5th book – On With The Show. This story provides insights into the great depression in Canada from 1929 – 1939 as backdrop to my maternal grandfather Bert Eason’s efforts … Continue reading
PICKERING: Important committees of the City of Pickering
[You should view the video about THE PARABLE OF THE BLOBS AND THE SQUARES before reading details about any committee of the City of Pickering: Click to view –> The PARABLE of the Blobs and Squares ] The City of … Continue reading
PICKERING: AGELESS Councillor Butt presents certificate to ‘Better Ageing’ guru
Ageless Councillor Shaheen Butt presents City certificate to Joyce Perrin, author and “Better ageing” guru at the Pickering Central Library event June 6th.
PICKERING: new Waterfront Shuttle Service
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Vive les dames !
Claudia Sheinbaum, known as “la Doctora” for her academic achievements, has made history by becoming the first woman and the first Jewish person elected as President of Mexico. She won approximately 60% of the vote in the largest election in … Continue reading