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FOOD: Global chocolate crisis
Chocolate production globally is being outstripped by demand. Therefore, the price of chocolate is skyrocketing. Your Easter bunny just got smaller, a lot smaller. Shrinkflation, folks. Shrinkflation. Global chocolate crisis The global chocolate industry is facing its worst crisis ever. … Continue reading
SUNSHINE 11: Baby swans
This Baby Swans performance goes beyond ‘cute’…the synchronization, the coordination, the physical demands, the rehearsals needed…..just amazing….just imagine the self-discipline that is required to complete this wonderful performance….this is more than just enjoyable….it is amazingly “AHHHsome”. Click –> BABY … Continue reading
HOUSING: How well ONT Cities are meeting home building goals
[pdf-embedder url=”https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HOUSING.pdf”] NOTE: Chair Henry has stated that the region will be out 900 million dollars because of the Actions taken by the Ford government to remove the monies from developers that normally would pay for infrastructure. Sounds like … Continue reading
HEALTH: Ya just gotta drink more water !
MENTAL CONFUSION by Arnaldo Liechtenstein, physician Particularly aimed at those 60 years of age, though it applies to anyone. Whenever I teach clinical medicine to students in the fourth year of medicine, I ask the following question: “What are the … Continue reading
ELEANOR COURTOWN, Lucy E. M. Black
ELEANOR COURTOWN By Lucy E. M. Black Review by Heather Stuart Lucy E.M. Black is a local author from Port Perry in the Durham Region, Ontario. After reading her first book of short stories, “The Marzipan Fruit Basket” published in … Continue reading
HEALTH: Falls are not inevitable if you take precautions
However, falls aren’t inevitable for your aging body. Whether you’re alone or with a partner. But there are common sense measures and changes you can implement around the house to stay healthy and prevent falls. Click –> FALLS [Source: PensionerFitness ]
NEWS: Ottawa aims to fight online HATE
The Canadian government is making an effort to control online HATE. Read the excellent report by OPEN MEDIA, Matt Hadfield. It is an well-done presentation allowing you to navigate to questions you may have with answers given succinctly and simply. … Continue reading
PICKERING: Is our URBAN SPRAWL uncontrolled, poorly planned?
Urbanization is a necessary response to growing population. However, it must be well-planned, clearly thought out and thoroughly considered as to its costs. Is Durham’s Future Urban Expansion too costly? Your taxes are going UP, possibly due to Durham Regional … Continue reading
Who paid for this trip?
Not to say Councillors can’t vacation but in light of transparency, when they do, it shouldn’t be on the taxpayers dime. Was this Councillors’ trip at public expense. We should know. Mayor Ashe and Councillor Dave Pickles travelled to Europe … Continue reading
CLASS ACT, Stuart Woods
CLASS ACT Stuart Woods Synopsis Stone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favourite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an … Continue reading
Oshawa school board trustee ban has relative connection with Pickering representatives
Oshawa trustee banned for 6 months for “hate speech” Source: Glen Hendry, inDurham news Oshawa school board trustee Linda Stone finds herself on the carpet once again, with the Durham School Board’s Integrity Commissioner recommending she be barred from three … Continue reading →