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he is mad
He’s a “mad man!” ______________ This will be the last post about this mad man. He gets too much attention already and though he is completely mad, nearly half of Americans believe in him and support him. That says something … Continue reading
$5 COOKING: the kitchen is the center of fire risks
#6 SPACE HEATERS: convenient but very dangerous unless monitored and maintained
#7 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: used throughout the home, must be maintained and monitored
#8 ELECTRONIC DEVICES: monitor their use, keep updated and maintain them
#9 CANDLES: use candles with care and careful monitoring
#10 SMOKING: many fires are blamed on careless smoking
#11 HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY: extra care and caution is crucial during holiday times
St. Paul’s on the Hill FOOD BANK needs your donations
The Pickering Food Bank, St. Paul’s on the Hill Community Food Bank, needs your help – will you help? I willingly donate to our local food bank whenever I can, though I am unhappy with food banks on principle. Food banks … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Is it time to shut off electronic devices?
There’s just too much information being blasted at you endlessly. Maybe it’s time to shut off all our electronic devices. The news is endless sensationalism: crime, war, violence, everywhere and endlessly. Not only is it fatiguing and very tiring but … Continue reading
SCAMS: Another scam associated with your phone
The article from Lifehacker, see below, discusses a new AI scam that has emerged, leveraging advanced technology to deceive individuals. Here are the key points: Nature of the Scam: Scammers are utilizing generative AI to create highly convincing impersonations of … Continue reading
HOME SAFETY: Safeguard your home series
This is a series of posts about FIRE SECURING your home. A fire will absolutely destroy everything in your home. Fire also endangers the lives of your family, if not by the flames, then by the smoke. Read the series … Continue reading
The Szpinner COMMEMORATIVE NEWSLETTER
The November issue of The Szpinner newsletter will be a special Commemorative Edition, a limited edition with many Remembrance Day pages, stories and memorabilia and dedications to all Canadian armed forces veterans. For your automatically sent copy, make an $10 … Continue reading
AGEING BETTER FAIR
Attend the annual AGING BETTER FAIR presented by the City of Pickering 55+ committee: Vendor Booths 1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Tim Higgins thiggins@pickering.ca 2 Age Friendly Consulting Debra Sayewick ds@agefriendlyconsulting.ca 3 55+ Welcome Table 55+ Committee Members 4 Access … Continue reading
ONT GOVT: NEWS RELEASE Ontario Reducing Costs for Future Homeowners
Province prioritizing affordability for families by unveiling plan to fix “last mile” barriers October 21, 2024 Ministry of Energy and Electrification TORONTO –The Ontario government is removing barriers that slow the construction of new homes and businesses … Continue reading
WINTER: Prepare Your Car for Winter
Prepare Your Car for Winter Source: Lifehacker Winter is right around the corner, and while you may be stocking up on cozy sweaters and taking steps to rid your house of drafts, you also need to do a few things … Continue reading
PICKERING: Crimson Inflorescence by Linfeng Zhou
Crimson Inflorescence Source: Glen Hendry, InDurham, 2024 Art in Pickering’s Esplanade Park The City of Pickering unveiled a commemorative display in its Esplanade Park. “Crimson Inflorescence,” created by Vancouver artist, Linfeng Zhou, as inspired by Dr. John McCraie’s famous … Continue reading
PICKERING: Interstaff communication, typical personability of City of Pickering
The City of Pickering deserves some praise for how it develops and consolidates the ‘personability’ of the City even as it grows. One of the many commendable and gratifying aspects of the City of Pickering is the personability of its … Continue reading
