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HEALTH: Strength training for Seniors
The information here is from PENSIONER FITNESS, a website done by a dedicate senior, Ian McClymont. He lives in Burkina Faso, Africa, can you believe it and he is passionate about fitness, especially for seniors. Below you will find two … Continue reading
THOUGHTS: Saying yes to whatever comes next
Source: Ask Polly, Heather Havrilesky You could be missing out on a lot of life if you are a nay sayer, quick to say ‘NO’ to anyone and any thing. Read the following reading to get a new perspective on … Continue reading
HEALTH: 12 Ways to Expand Your Social Life After 50
Source: healthline.com 1. Get active with others People don’t talk about the social benefits of exercise quite as much as the physical and cognitive benefits — but they should. So many different forms of exercise that involve other people — … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Former Que. Premier Charest calls on Cdn leaders to promote social civility
Incivility is a problem that is becoming increasingly serious in our society. We have written about it in earlier Editorials and once again return to the issue as a well-known political leader has picked up the cudgel of the cause: … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Puppy Poilievre copies DOG Ford’s campaign strategy: speak, say nothing
Pierre Poilievre may not be the sharpest pup in the litter but he sure is the cockiest. Taking a page from Dog Ford’s campaign strategy book, Poilievre promises absolutely nothing. Instead he continually criticizes, condemns and verbally combats anything Trudeau … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Enough is enough….the last straw piled on by Israel
We have purposely steered away from commenting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as it is such an emotional and sensitive issue. However, bombing the World Central Kitchens food delivery team is the last straw. WCK is a humanitarian organization delivering food … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: COUNCILLOR Robinson – A nagging issue
“I pose a threat to the status quo. I fearlessly expose the corruption that runs rampant in our city hall, and I am shinÂing a light on the abuse of power by both staff and counÂcil members. And for this, … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: Aggressive dogs – pet owners at fault
The dog photo in this article is an untrained, aggressive dog who has an irresponsible owner/master. Dog ownership has many rewards but irresponsible dog ownership is unacceptable. Dogs are pack animals that respond well to positive and constructive training and … Continue reading
PICKERING: City launches its new “Pickering Heritage & Community Centre”
The $65 million City of Pickering Heritage & Community Centre was launched in a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, Apr. 4, 2024. The City’s Heritage & Community Centre is planned as a new, 44,000 sq. ft. facility celebrating the … Continue reading
FAIRPORT BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION annual general meeting
I attended the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association annual general meeting recently and I was impressed. Most neighbourhood associations are viewed as being loose gatherings of a bunch of neighbours convening for a coffee clatch about their neighbourhood, probably a vestige … Continue reading
POINT-COUNTERPOINT: CITY BUDGET for website design beyond reason
City of Pickering has budgeted $900,000 for modifying and maintaining its new website (delivery sometime in 2024). This is absolutely insane if taken at face value. Every web design and managing company has been astounded by this budget figure. The … Continue reading