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Food Savings and Food Safety We will often find discounted grocery items that are close to the BBD, the Best Before Date. The BBD refers to quality when the shelf product is at its peak of freshness. After this … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Foods to help unclog ARTERIES
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: City Council dynamis very unsettling s
There is growing grumbling and dissatisfaction with the dynamics of the current City of Pickering Council. [Comments and counterpoints can be written at the bottom of the post.] From the statements of certain Councillors to some of the Mayor’s actions … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Could Councillor Robinson have some validity?
“Even a broken clock is right twice a day. “ [ Comments or opinions may be added at the end of the post.] Unfortunately, Councillor Lisa Robinson set an aura for herself when she took unique positions about marginalized group recognition … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Comments regarding the City OFFICIAL PLAN
[Comments/opinions may be added at the end of the post.] The BYLAW: Tribute (Brookdale) Limited has submitted Pre-Submission Applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the Brookdale Centre to permit a multi-phased, high-density, mixed-use residential development consisting … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Finally Pickering acts on disruptions to Council meetings
Disruptive delegates deflect Council focus from City municipal agenda. City of Pickering Council meetings have recently been disrupted by unruly, discourteous and disruptive delegates. The delegate process in order to address the council has a specific procedure. Prospective delegates must … Continue reading
LAWN CARE: Sharpen up while it rains!
Sharpen the blades! Take advantage of the rainy weather. Get the lawn mower blades sharpened and ready to rip through the lawn when the rating stops.
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: OPG asks for extension to 50 year old NUCLEAR PLANT
To Whom it May Concern: The Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility (CCNR) wishes to intervene in the CNSC hearings to deal with OPG’s request to allow the continued operation of the four Pickering B reactors until the end of December … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH & AGEING: 5 Tips to help prevent falls
Source: McMASTER OPTIMUM AGEING PORTAL As we age, our bodies change, and tasks that were once second nature may become more challenging. One of the most significant concerns for older adults is the risk of falling, and globally, falls are … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH & AGEING: What is a stroke?
I remember my uncle had a stroke in his 70s, and no one in the family knew what was happening. With medical intervention, he was rehabilitated to some extent. He lived into his 90s but never regained proper walking capability … Continue reading
VITAL BINDER: Crucial home & personal data all in one place
Consider creating a VITAL BINDER which is a compilation of all your vital information in one place. Make two copies: digital copy for storage on your computer and a hard copy for storage in a secure place at home in … Continue reading
PUBLISHING: Why consider SELF-PUBLISHING
POLITICS: TorStar columnist Vinay Menon writes a great piece about insult trading between Junior and Petey in Ottawa
Wk 2 05 24 to 8 05 24
Hello Savvy Shoppers, Finding great grocery specials of the week has become increasingly challenging. However, there are a few finds this week, all ideal for the making of healthy, nutritious meals. If these stores are within your shopping circuit, a … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Food Banks … we’re perpetuating them, NOT ELIMINATING THEM
FOOD BANK use – sky rocketing…up 80% since the pandemic. FOOD BANK donations – declining like a stone…less than 30% of prepandemic levels. GLOBAL NEWS: –> FOOD BANKS CBS NEWS: –> FOOD BANKS ______________ What is the government doing about … Continue reading
