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EDITORIAL: Responses regarding the idea of a COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
This is an ongoing list of comments and opinions received in response to the “PICKERING NEWSPAPER” idea: From BRS:Â Â Â $$$ I hear what you are saying but like it or not newspapers started a slow death years ago. Even … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: “Ontario Government Delivering on Commitments to Get it Done”
Ontario Government Delivering on Commitments to Get it Done Read the proposed legislation at –> GET IT DONE On the face of it, this new proposed legislation made by the Ford government of Ontario seems to be worth merit, after … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: ‘Transparency’ a real problem in City affairs?
City of Pickering; Trip to London, Zurich, Amsterdam and Germany – Update. Â Councilor Pickles’ expense report for November shows he travelled to London, Zurich, Amsterdam and Germany. We also know Ashe went to some of these locations as well. … Continue reading
PICKERING: An example of mayor using the STRONG-MAYOR powers act
“TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION”! Â Kevin Ashe use of the Ford government granted “Strong Mayors Powers”, even when he said during his election campaign that he would not use, is looking more and more like a burgeoning dictator. The remaining Councillors, … Continue reading
HEALTH: Myths surrounding HOSPICE CARE
Death is a part of life, but decisions surrounding death often can be difficult. Hospice, which is for patients who are in the last phases of their incurable disease, is one option. Every year, about 1.7 million Medicare recipients receive this type … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Should City of Pickering have a community newspaper?
We want to hear from you… Consider: Is there a communication problem with the City of Pickering? Are people justified saying City information is difficult to find? Is there a better way to get information to residents besides … Continue reading
BOOKS: !NDIGO – not touting it but recommend browsing there
Normally, I don’t tout corporations. However, in the case of !NDIGO, there’s a story behind it that encourages me to support the company. The story is about ageing and still being a valuable member of the community when retirement would … Continue reading
OPINION: Difficulty getting news/info from the City of Pickering? GET BACK TO ME
Do you find getting news about and from the City of Pickering very problematic? The City of Pickering website The City’s website is a confusing, disarray of information though it has been somewhat streamlined or made easier to navigate compared … Continue reading
OPINION: We’re becoming more like automotons every day
Do you know the meaning of ‘sheeple?’ These are people who act like sheep following a woolly leader wherever it leads them without question. Each day our society is inundated ceaselessly and repeatedly by imperative messages directing us to unanalyzed … Continue reading
OPINION: Black journalists enrich and diversify discourse
The Toronto Star has many outstanding writers and contributors, one of whom is PUBLIC Page Editor, Donovan Vincent, whose responsibility is to oversee submissions to the Star’s Insight section. [Read his full article at Vincent ] He does a marvellous … Continue reading