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LETTERS: Comment from Mayor Dave Ryan, 1-13-21
I know there have been some questions and concerns in the broader community with respect to Members of Council travelling out of the country during the holidays. I want to assure residents that I was at home in Pickering, and … Continue reading
LETTERS: Comment re self publishing, 1-21-22
Good day, everyone! Both Traditional and Self Publishing services look different for different Authors. Self Publishing has seen dozens, if not hundreds of technology companies join in to the industry, with no regulations on quality of services offered. Traditional Publishing … Continue reading
LETTERS: Comment from MML, 3-1-22
Hello Richard, In response to your March topic–“women”–let me tell you about a recent lecture series we heard. BALL–Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning recently sponsored a series of six lectures. The general topic was “Women in Academics” & each lecture … Continue reading
LETTERS: Comment from Courtney Park Writers group, 7-1-22
Hi Richard: I always truly enjoy your newsletters. They are chock full of such interesting tid-bits. And I love the fun graphics they always make me smile. And you are so supportive of authors. Your Book Shoppe is a neat … Continue reading
PICKERING: The city’s REFLECTIONS GARDEN, a ‘must visit’ place
The Reflections Garden is a public space for visitors to enjoy quiet moments of peaceful reflection. Located in the northeast corner of Esplanade Park, the garden is a city landmark that includes sensory plantings, accessible seating, a shaded structure, and … Continue reading
AGEING: How to age gracefully
How to age gracefully. Here are some tips from Dian Griesel, PhD: healthline: WellnessWire Be kind to your skin. Wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and stick to gentle skin care products. (Check out this list of beauty tips from older women … Continue reading
NEWS: Good old Ma BELL cuts off seniors without notice
Way to go Ma BELL! Bell cuts off seniors: Lastly on the Bell front, Global News has a story on a 95-year-old Toronto senior who had his landline phone service cut off by the company for several days. With no cellphones, … Continue reading
HEALTH: Walking After Eating can benefit your health
Walking After Eating: Benefits and Downsides www.healthline.comhealthline.com The positive effects of exercise on health have been proven time and time again. In recent years, a growing trend in the health and fitness community has been to take a short walk … Continue reading
COOKz: Diet dessert that’s worth it, in every way
Here’s a diet recipe that is worth it in every sense, easy-to-make, low in cost, low in calories and tasty too. BLUEBERRY DESSERT Ingredients blueberries 2 cups fresh blueberries 2.00 cups whole milk ricotta 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese … Continue reading
PICKERING: HIGHLIGHTS of Councillor Brenner eNEWSLETTER
The June 23rd Brenner newsletter is presented in two forms: a link to the full version and a highlights only form displayed below. Original newsletter, click —> FULL NEWSLETTER below, the highlights version of Brenner’s eNEWSLETTER [This is a summary … Continue reading
POLITICS: The Big Top of Queen’s Park has a clown duo now
Well, here goes…another class act. Dogg Ford first gives Mark Saunders a $200,000 a year job as Ont Science Centre advisor to Queen’s Park. Nice job if you can get….but first ya gotta buy a ticket to Ford’s special garden … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Meta decides to try bullying tactics against Canada
“We’re not paying for news we steal, so there!” Meta and Google corporations have been using news from Canadian media without compensation for years. The Canadian government has finally drawn the line in the sand passing a law making … Continue reading →