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ANTHONY’s Notes: * * * Endorsed by Prof. Frank Miele, York Univ. * * *
From the Mayor’s Desk: Considerations to think about for the upcoming MAYOR’S Town Hall, Nov. 30
The Mayor’s Town Hall should be more than the opportunity for the Mayor to toot his horn about how well things are going, though no doubt some of this is in order. As importantly, the town hall should be an … Continue reading
HEALTH: *** A COVID VICTIM’S JOURNAL ***
COVID 19…we can’t keep up with the changing numbers but here is an ongoing account of a sufferer who logged each day of suffering, recording the changes so you could know what to expect. My take is woe with COVID-19 … Continue reading
PICKERING: Tale of TWO COMMITTEES
Once upon a time, in a quaint little city very nearby, there were TWO COMMITTEES working on the development of Anti Black, Anti Racism Policies. One was under the umbrella of the CITY while the other was the purview of … Continue reading
From the Mayor’s desk: *** MAYOR’S TOWN HALL, Nov 30, 7pm ***
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Nov 11…party time in Germany
Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. is a noteworthy moment for Germans as it is for Canadians. However, the German acknowledgement differs significantly in tone and atmosphere. Rather than the ominous and solemn celebration as in Canada, Germans celebrate with joy … Continue reading
From the Mayor’s Desk: *** Mayor Ashe’s October message ***
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Remembrance Day commemorated differently in Germany
Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is commemorated differently in Germany because of the sensitivity to anything associated with the two World Wars. __________________________________ Volkstrauertag The German national day of mourning is the secular public holiday of ‘Volkstrauertag’ (People’s Memorial Day) which … Continue reading
REMEMBRANCE DAY: November 11 is celebrated differently in Europe
November 11, Remembrance Day, is celebrated very differently in Central Europe, Germany in particular. Perhaps there is some national sensitivity to the two Great Wars as some European countries were the opposing side in relation to the Western powers. The … Continue reading
PICKERING: *** Council Meeting Highlights – October 23, 2023 ***
Toys for Tickets and Food for Fines Holiday program Program runs: 27 – Dec. 20. Toys or groceries in lieu of payment for parking tickets. Toy or food donations must be dropped off to City Hall, and a receipt must … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Rocky Balboa from the old folks home
Absurdity and frustration of trying to connect with large corporations or federal government ministries Have you ever tried connecting with a large corporation or a government office? It’s an exercise in frustration and futility and becoming worse as the use … Continue reading →