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Happy Victoria Day Weekend! It’s the long weekend. Plan a barbecue. Pack a picnic. The weather is going to be sunny and springy after the first day…so shop for foods to help celebrate Victoria Day weekend. Here are the specials … Continue reading
PERPLEXITY: An AI company that puts customer satisfaction first
Perplexity is an AI tool that responds to input by searching the Internet for information. Often, the material any AI reports is overwhelming, as the computer bot responds with all that it finds. Refining and distilling posed questions yields responses … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Is Pickering Mayor Ashe trying to consolidate his “Super Mayor” powers?
Ultimately he is trying to build upon land in Northeast Pickering often referred to a the Carruthers Creek Headwaters which is land that is only zoned for farming and rural purposes. Ashe wrote this letter without discussion with any of … Continue reading
WRITING PROJECT SERIES: Fiction – The Short Story
This post is a slide summary of the workshop on writing SHORT STORIES. There are some important DO’s and DON’T’s that apply to many other writing forms. Worth spending some time examining. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WPS-Fiction-24.pdf” title=”WPS-Fiction 24″]
SCAMS: They never let up…like whack-a-mole
Scammers never let up, always finding new ideas to persuade you into giving up your money. AI and fake celebrity images The latest ones use Artificial Intelligence to add another layer of sales pitch to their endeavour, in this case, … Continue reading
PICKERING: Pickering Town Centre gets new name
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PICKERING: ARTFEST rained dampened on Day 1
ARTFEST Day 1: no fun as the intermittent rain dampened the outing for everyone. Umbrellas and rubber boots were the order of the day for Day 1. All the vendors had their booths ready to go but Mother Nature put … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: City of Pickering Councillors earning their salaries…what do you think?
This is not a criticism or condemnation of the Council of the City of Pickering. We just want to hear a straightforward, concise description of what they have done for us to justify their average salary of $40,ooo? [Also see … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Community at fault, not Council
It may be easy to fault the City Council for poor communication with its residents. After all, finding information on the City website is horrendously challenging, the councillors do not send out concise, informative newsletters, no regular communication system between … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Councillor Robinson raises significant considerations
Councillor Lisa Robinson raises serious questions about Mayor Ashe letter to Minister of Legislative Affairs Paul Calandra. There are many serious points Councillor Robinson raises such as full Council debate about the issues concerned, the impact Mayor Ashe’s decision will … Continue reading
PICKERING: 55+ Committee receives new banner/logo
The 55+ committee is working on behalf of Seniors in Pickering. They have developed many great events that help you remain an ACTIVE and ENERGETIC SENIOR.
AGEING & SENIORS: SENIORS: Celebrate SENIORS MONTH – JUNE, 2024
Snow on the roof doesn’t mean no fire in the furnace. Keep your fires going and participate in some of the great events for Seniors going on in Pickering this month.
PICKERING: Farmers Market opens for new season
Buy fresh produce that really is ‘fresh’ and support your local farmers and food producers. Every Tuesday at the Chestnut Hill Recreation Centre, northeast parking lot.
PICKERING: Poetry in the Park, June 10
Writers of poetry and other works are invited to read from their work to the event visitors. If you’re a writer, read a sample of your work to an live audience to learn their reaction.
PICKERING: TOWN HALL, Ward 1, 2 – June 12
Meet your PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD trustees and ask questions about the education of you kids and grandkids. ___________
PICKERING LIBRARY: Special EVENT, June 6, 7pm
Joyce E. Perrin A model for Seniors. Rather than be ANTI-AGING, she’s PRO-LIVING! She is giving a talk on… “I’m not dead yet…let’s talk about Ageing” Pickering Public Library June 6, 7 pm
PICKERING: Executive Council Meeting, June 10, 2pm
Get involved from your own device… Just some of the delegations that will be speaking: Link –> PICKERING
PICKERING: DARS Dinner Plan
Community volunteers working for the community needy. ______ Dinners served to the homeless in Pickering.
