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—– PICKERING: INDIGENOUS Day, June 21 celebration
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TOWN HALL: July 4, 2024
AGENDA: Ticks and Lyme Disease
BRENNER: eNewsletter JUNE edition
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
EDITING: Edit AFTER you have finished your entire work
WARNING: *** Black bear sighting in Rouge Park ***
See Twitter (X) for more: –> BEAR Parks Canada advises about your action: –> ANIMAL MEETUPS
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
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
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
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
FINANCE: You could be receiving a cheque for nearly $700 from the federal government
The Canadian government is sending qualified citizens a GST/HST credit cheque for nearly $700. You might be included… Read the full article at –> CHEQUE
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
FOOD BANK: Donations needed
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
$AVING$: 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
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
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
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
