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PICKERING: Prepare yourself….Whitby property taxes increase…Pickering’s next???
Pickering taxpayers, prepare yourselves. Mayor Roy, Whitby, just passed a three time tax increase to her electorate using the “strong mayors’ power” and Pickering will surely follow. By the looks of it, Whitby residents will be getting 5+% tax increases … Continue reading
THANK YOU: Poppy Campaign great success, THANK YOU
Thank you donors who contributed to my Poppy/Canadian Legion campaign. You helped raise a couple of hundred dollars for the campaign. I have sent what I received to the Canadian Legion, Br. 606. As I close the POPPY CAMPAIGN for … Continue reading
AH in WH: How American companies donate politically
HOW AMERICAN COMPANIES DONATE POLITICALLY Over 70% to T**** Chik Fillet Dairy Queen Dominos Pizza Dunkin Donuts Enterprise Folgers9/91) Geico Hanes Harris Teeter Hush Puppies McDonald’s Most cruise lines) Publix Safeway Target Under Armour Walgreens Split but mostly the Dems … Continue reading
Veteran banner program celebrates 10 banner years
Source: Lisha Van Nieuwenhove, with Tish MacDonald, UXBRIDGE COSMOS As soon as they go up, Uxbridge knows it’s on the downward slope of the year. The banners – each with a black and white photograph and a name emblazoned … Continue reading
BATTLE OF AGES: TYSON vs PAUL BOX MATCH – Spectacular staging for a disappointing event; apologies come from NETFLIX for broadcast glitches
NETFLIX tried to present the spectacle of the decade. It failed but only because it was swamped. The idea of the production was pure Hollywood. The event was spectacular. The live AT&T arena, 70,000 huge. The attending celebrities, Hollywood’s biggest … Continue reading
FARMERS’ ALMANAC: Winter’s lookin’ bad but Florida looks worse!
When it comes to southern Ontario, the Farmers’ Almanac has bad news for us, a colder than normal winter. The coldest periods will be in early December, early and late January and late February. Snowfall will be above average … Continue reading
OTTAWA CHEQUES: Federal cheques are scheduled in this article; nothing mentioned about postal strike
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds…but thoughts about a pay increase….well, that’s another story. Hey, posties gotta eat! Details about government cheques -> CHEQUES
ONTARIO-CANADA: FOOD RECALLS
Precautions and awareness are crucial when it comes to RECALLS by manufacturers and food retailers.Here are the latest recalls in Ontario and in Canada -> RECALLS
USA in transformation
T****’s THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
AH in WH: Building ‘Team Tyrants’… many very dangerous selections
TO READ DETAILS ABOUT ANY OF THE LISTED CABINET NOMINEES/APPTEES, click -> TCABINET __________ The AH in the WH is compiling his staff, some of whom have questionable ethics, dubious moral values and a lack of principles… ones I would … Continue reading
LINKS to GOVT OFFICES: Municipal, Regional, Provincial & Federal
Municipal & Regional Abilities Centre Accessible Pickering Ajax Pickering News Advertiser AjaxPickering.ca City of Pickering City of Pickering Budgets Community Care Durham Community Links Driven Durham Region School Board Durham Region Transit Durham Hospice Durham Region Unemployment Help … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Persistent cough, walking pneumonia, COVID 19
A persistent cough is a malady that should be examined by your doctor. Pickering resident Dr. Kristina Ramgobin writes about coughs, walking pneumonia, COVID 19 and more. Read more -> RAMGOBIN
HOME: Prepare your home for winter
Old man winter is just around the corner. Inside, get out the hot chocolate, the favourite cookies and turn on or fire up the fireplace. Outside, get the shovels ready, sprayed with WD40 or get the snowblower gassed and oiled, … Continue reading
Ward 1 TOWN HALL
Ward 1 Town Hall Meeting Please join me on Thursday, November 28 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the George Ashe Community Centre for my Town Hall Meeting. Happening Tomorrow – Public Open House Meeting Development Application Proposal 720 Granite Court … Continue reading
DONE IN: No matter what, according to STATSCAN, you’re suffering big time in the GTA unless you are earning more $21.65/hr. You?
Well, send you thanks to Ottawa, Queen’s Park…our politicians are screwin’ the hell out of us and making us think nothing of it. Unless you are earning more than $21.65/hr, you are in deep trouble in our region. How’s it … Continue reading
PICKERING: A very special Christmas Dinner and Celebration
For the past eight years, the Annual Holiday Lunch hosted by Councillor Butt has become a cherished tradition in the community, bringing warmth and joy to all who wish to attend during the festive season. What started as a small … Continue reading
DONATING
Donating is difficult In these inflationary times, making donations becomes increasingly difficult for everyone but there are needy people in stressful situations. Can you help them? We recommend two organizations for financial donations and for your convenience link each to … Continue reading
