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PICKERING: NUCLEAR PLANT LICENSE RENEWAL
Durham Nuclear Awareness is inviting you to join an online preparatory session to support public participation in the upcoming review by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission of an application by Ontario Power Generation for the operation of the four CANDU … Continue reading
ALL CANDIDATES PANEL DISCUSSION, disappointing
The FAIRPORT BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION (FBNA) presented an ALL CANDIDATES PANEL on April 24… for the most part, a soundly structured presentation but with some disappointments. The GOOD The FBNA deserves much praise for having the initiative to do such … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): AmeriKa: T**** gagging free speech and objective news broadcasting
Meet the Hero of “60 Minutes” He is trying to save the institution by walking away Dan Rather I am able to write this piece today because I have the autonomy and independence to do so. CBS News’s “60 Minutes,” … Continue reading
POLITICS: Peoples’ Party of Canada: Candidate Lisa Robinson speaks
Candidate Robinson was unable to attend an All Candidate Panel presentation held in Pickering on April 24 as she had a major party commitment to which she was obligated to attend. However, she sends her words as her substitution for … Continue reading
PICKERING: You have to see this “Pickering in 10 years”
The development as planned may be troubling for Pickering of tomorrow. Is it too much, too soon, too fast ? Imagine the number of people. One of those building may house more than a thousand people, times five in that … Continue reading
POLITICS: CONSERATIVE PARTY POLICY Statement
https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Conservative-plan.pdf
POLITICS: ELECTION SPECIAL: Analysis, commentary and summaries
In short, people were hoping for great changes. They were disappointed with more of the same. Some numbers have changed, but it’s the same old story in Ottawa. Same politicians, same kind of politicians we have had before. Occasionally, we’ll … Continue reading
POLITICS: CANADA VOTES: My take, comments, analysis and summary of the election
https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ELECTION-special-edition-1.pdf
The SZPINNER MAY 2025 Issue
https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MAY-2025-NEWSLETTER.pdf
POLITICS: CANADA VOTES: A commentary from a Canadian voter
I too am sad that the NDP is gone. I admired Jagmeet Singh. Have you read his memoir? I’m sure it’s available in your library. Love and Courage. As for the Liberals – with the existential threat from the US, … Continue reading
The “Harold Ballard curse” refers to a widely held belief among Toronto Maple Leafs fans and hockey observers that the team’s decades-long struggles and lack of championship success are a direct result of the mismanagement, toxic culture, and damaging legacy … Continue reading
POLITICS: NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT: POILIEVRE might be interested in this job training gig, now that he is jobless.
A First Nations-Indian walks into a saloon with a shotgun in one hand and a 10-litre bucket of manure in the other. The Indian says to the bartender, “Me want Lager!” The bartender says, “Sure, Chief, coming right up.” He … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): TSAR T****: GM succumbs to tariff onslaught
General Motors (GM) has played a pivotal role in shaping Oshawa, Ontario, into one of Canada’s most iconic automotive cities, with a history that stretches over a century. Early Beginnings Robert McLaughlin founded the McLaughlin Carriage Company in 1869, moving … Continue reading
POLITICS: CANADA: Just to make you feel good about our country
Simply click this post to see a lovely video celerating our country.
HEALTH & WELL: FOOD: Chef Boyardee sold…and will focus mainly on Slim Jim production
Chef Boyardee Sells Conagra, owner of Chef Boyardee, has reportedly agreed to sell the historic brand to private equity firm Brynwood Partners. The deal, which is not yet finalized, is valued at $600M. Italian immigrant Ettore “Hector” Boiardi launched the pasta sauce … Continue reading
NHL ROUND 2: Ballard Curse 0, Leafs 1; New series !
Careful analysis and evaluation by a fair-weather fan, here is my assessment and prediction of the next LEAFS’ playoff series….
POLITICS (USA): CANADA-US TRADE WAR: A commentary by Canadian author, Malcom Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is a well-known Canadian who lives and works in NYC and writes for The New Yorker. He has written quite a few books all of which land on the Best Sellers lists. Here is his commentary about the … Continue reading
POLITICS: Toronto Star journalist Ling proposes Carney take a new stand in governing
Time to put country before party Justin Ling, Toronto Star Justin Ling, Toronto Star journalist writes a superb article suggesting Prime Minister Mark Carney should prioritize country over party and avoid following Justin Trudeaus parliamentary playbook. Carney won the election … Continue reading
