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John Meloche Campaign Update – Two Very Busy Weeks in Ward 2 Pickering
From: John Meloche Campaign <john@meloche4pickering.ca> | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM John Meloche · Ward 2 — Pickering, Ontario A neighbour you know. A voice you can count on. Hi RICHARD SZPIN, I wanted to take a moment … Continue reading
PICKERING: Visiting the Waterfront for those who can’t
For those who are shut in or cannot visit the Pickering Waterfront physically, we invited you to visit digitally. ____________________ Photos by Garry Winsor
TECHNOLOGY: About AI (Artificial Intelligence) – why use it?
Artificial Intelligence – use it or not? Use AI if you work with problems, need answers that Google fails to provide; need “someone” to bounce ideas off of. AI is like having a very intelligent person sitting beside you answer … Continue reading
PICKERING: Have Councillors have gone deaf; failed their citizens?
Pickering councillors have been warned repeatedly about the risks and problems with eScooters…the warnings have falleng on deaf ears. I have written about eScooters months ago, Now others are drawing attention to their risks and dangers. But the Councillor continue … Continue reading
STACEY LEPINE-FISHER Credentials
STACEY LEPINE-FISHER Professional Summary Demonstrated community leader with decades of proven experience serving families, educators, businesses, and non-profit organizations across Durham Region Track record of regional leadership focused on equity, child advocacy, economic development, and governance. Executive Leadership & Community … Continue reading
KITCHEN: Cleaning scorched food from you saucepans
To clean the worst of scorched food from your saucepans, sprinkle a large dose of baking soda over the blackened food, moisten with just enough water, and leave for a time. When you return, the burned portion should slide right … Continue reading
KITCHEN: Have you ever shopped at M&M … what did you think?
Have you ever shopped at M&M Food Market? I cook a lot, not a great cook but capable and I have tried a few things from M&M. I cannot say they were great dishes, nor can I cay they were … Continue reading
Ward 1 – many candidates, very strong campaigners
The constituency to watch for excitement, rock solid campaigning and effective efforts by almost every one of the candidates…. James BLAIR Blair’s name is not familiar to many Pickering voters though he made a great showing in the 2022 elections, … Continue reading
Ward 2 – winner and also rans
This constituency has a couple of experienced incumbents and then some very strong newcomers who may scare the pants off of the incumbents…. Linda COOK Incumbent, solid councillor in terms of attendance and known office performance; maybe presumptuously late to … Continue reading
Ward 3 – winner
Two candidates… Shaheen BUTT Incumbent councillor, knows how to pull the campaign ropes, campaigns everywhere at evern event. Safe bet to win. Nada RAYKUMAR An unknown from local national community reputedly known for bias, prejudice and misogyny. Likely in it … Continue reading
Mayoralty race – Who’ll win; who’s wasting time and money
If the election were held today, this is how the race for Mayor would finish. Kevin ASHE Incumbent, clean record publically, personable, ubiquitous and glad hands everyone, deep war chest, supported by many. Lisa ROBINSON Well known, much exposure, liberal … Continue reading
CLEANING: Cleaning with vinegar
To clean surfaces with vinegar, spray, let sit for a few minutes, then polish clean.