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PICKERING: Better health care announcement – more CT scan capacvity
PICKERING: What’s happening in Pickering in FEBRUARY
WEIGHT LOSS – LONG VERSION
10 Morning Habits That Help You Lose Weight Rachel Ajmera, MS, RD – Healthline, 1.28.26 No matter what your weight loss goals are, losing weight can feel impossible at times. However, shedding a few pounds doesn’t have to involve a … Continue reading
WEIGHT LOSS – SHORT VERSION
Morning Habits That Support Weight Loss Healthline — Rachel Ajmera, MS, RD Why Mornings Matter Small, consistent morning habits can support weight loss without requiring major diet or lifestyle overhauls. What you do early in the day can influence appetite, … Continue reading
HEALTH: Morning habits that help with weight loss
WEIGHT LOSS -> FULL VERSION WEIGHT LOSS => SHORT VERSION
RECIPES: 15 minute creamy TOMATO SOUP
HEALTH: DEMENTIA of DIGITAL OVERLOAD ??
So you go to the basement and forget why. You go to the garage but forget why you went there. You don’t remember where you put something down. It’s likely a case of digital overload rather than dementia. Dementia or … Continue reading
PICKERING: Replacement potassium iodide pills | City of Pickering
Replacement potassium iodide pills | City of Pickering By City of Pickering The City of Pickering is sharing this news release on behalf of the Region of Durham and partners: Replacement potassium iodide pills to be distributed to residents near … Continue reading
PICKERING UPDATE: Councillor Shaheen BUTT updating his constituents
Every Pickering councillor is a strong, dynamic and active elected official of the Pickering community. Councillor Shaheen Butt is one of them and he is committed to keeping his community informed.
Govt of Canada: Letter to Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Information
Honorable Minister Evan Solomon Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. Honorable Evan Solomon Ministry for Digital Information Dear Sir, I have been publishing a website at www.szpin.ca and a monthly newsletter for nearly 10 years, both simply informational services … Continue reading
EVERYONE: Be very wary about any and all news broadcasts on any device
BE VERY WARY ABOUT ALL NEWSCASTS YOU NOW SEE OR HEAR FROM ANY SOURCE AI has become so powerful and dynamic. You cannot trust any news cast you now see or hear. If you have any doubts about a newscast, … Continue reading
AGEING: Retirement doesn’t have to cool the fire
Marsha Barber, Torstar contributor, Feb 1, 2026 [ This article has a slant favouring older women and retirees. Not that there is anything wrong with that per se, but it does give one the feeling of exclusion. Exclusion of men … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): This AmeriKa is UNBELIEVABLE
Trump’s real plan for America hasn’t been derailed by his apparent walk back in Minnesota By Justin Ling, Feb 1, 2026, Toronto Star Donald Trump was always crystal clear about his most ambitious plan: He wanted to deport one million … Continue reading
VALENTINE LOVE MELODIES
Unchained Melody The Righteous Brothers At Last Etta James When a Man Loves a Woman Percy Sledge Can’t Help Falling in Love Elvis Presley When they begin the Beguine Cole Porter As Time Goes Dooley Wilson (Casablanca) Cheek to Cheek … Continue reading
CARLOS SANTANA: An entertainer for all time
Dan Rather, retired CBS newscaster, writes great columns even in his 90s. This one highlights one of the greatest Latino musicians of all time, Carlos Santana. Read the details and enjoy the video.
The SZPINNER FEB 2026 Issue
FEB 2026 Newsletter
POLITICS (USA): DAN RATHER-Journalists no longer safe in America
Arrested for Doing His Job Dan Rather Steady, /31/2026 If you dispatch two dozen federal law enforcement officers to arrest a single journalist, you’re doing more than apprehending a suspect, you’re sending a message. The message is this: no journalist … Continue reading
PICKERING: MP Juanita Nathan’s THAI PONGAL and TAMIL HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Tamil Heritage Month Celebration: A Community United in Joy Approximately 600 attendees gathered at the Ajax Events Centre on Notion Road on January 31st for the Tamil Heritage Month Celebration, presented and hosted by Pickering MP Juanita Nathan. The event … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Dan Rather comments re Minneapolis
Hiding in Plain Sight Dan Rather Team Steady, 1-29/2026 When United States law enforcement officers cover their faces, they send a clear message: We’re not accountable to anyone. This tyrannical Donald Trump-Stephen Miller immigration tactic is working as planned. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Maybe they can’t do anything about it….
AmeriKans are either helpless nincompoops or incredibly passive rubes. The ass**le in the White House has been eroding and destroying American democracy for months and Americans do nothing about it beyond words of opposition and protest. It is absolutely amazing … Continue reading
PICKERING: What you need to know about dealing with snow in Pickering
What you need to know about dealing with snow in Pickering Kristen Calis DurhamRegion.com As Pickering works to clean up the snow, the city is reminding residents of what to expect and how to stay safe in the winter weather. … Continue reading
WEATHER ALERT: Winter weather warning for January end
HEALTH: ATTN Ontario Caregivers
[Caregivers play a vital but often unrecognized role in Ontario’s health and social care system. Across the province, an estimated four million caregivers provide essential physical, emotional, and practical support to family members, partners, friends, and neighbours who live with … Continue reading
SCAMS ALERT: Six Tips to Protect Scams & Fraud
Which generation is more likely to fall for online scams? The answer may surprise you. Despite being immersed in digital technology since birth, younger generations—often called “digital natives”—are statistically more likely to fall victim to online fraud’ This phenomenon is … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Dan Rather, retired newscaster, is so right but are Amerikans listening???
The Doormat Branch of Government Congress is ineffective, unpopular, and our last best hope Dan Rather and Team Steady Jan 22, 2026 Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Credit: Getty Images Enough … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): More HOT AIR
Maybe they really cannot do anything about the state their country is in, but it is hard to believe. One would think that if there is enough nation wide protest, it would get the message through to their political leaders … Continue reading
Super Bowl BUDWEISER Ad
Great creativity…the Budweiser commercials are always worth watching. However, when the Super Bowl is broadcast in Canada, the American commercials are all blocked. Too bad, Canadians.
TECHNOLOGY: Sublime is a productivity and knowledge management app
Sublime: A Smarter Way to Collect, Connect, and Use Knowledge In an age of information overload, productivity is no longer just about managing tasks—it’s about managing ideas. Sublime is a modern productivity and knowledge management app designed to help users … Continue reading
A TIME TO KILL, John Grisham
Engaging, entertaining and much more. This book is a pleasure to read on all counts. The narrative is polished prose at its finest, eliciting emotions and feelings from the reader with the turn of every page.
PICKERING: Councillor Robinson ordered to pay back legal fees after third judicial review
Councillor ordered to pay back legal fees after third judicial review Durham radionews, Jan 24/26 The Superior Court of Justice is ruling in favor of the City of Pickering after a third judicial review was initiated by Councillor Lisa Robinson. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): More…hot air, hot air, hot air ????
Lies and Lawlessness Timothy Snyder snyder.substack.com 1/25/2026 It is not just the moral horror. It is the political logic. People are dying in American concentration camps, unseen. And people are being executed on American streets, seen by all of us. … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): It’s nearly impossible to keep up with T****’s destructive policies
David Olive: We are live in a cost-of-living crisis
COST OF LIVING CRISIS
CANADA: Canadians live in a “cost of living” crisis
We live in very troubling times. Perhaps this is not any different than other times. World peace is nonexistent with combat zones scattered throughout the world. Climate change is wreaking havoc on our environment, disrupting our climatic conditions severely in … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Liberals who hid Joe Biden’s decline question Trump’s mental fitness
Still fit for office? T**** criticized Joe Biden relentlessly in the closing days of his term, so much so that Biden chose not to seek re-election. T**** will not take the Biden route as he is as obstinate as a … Continue reading
PICKERING: WEATHER ALERT for January 25
PICKERING: Ontario Court Upholds Sanctions Against Councillor in Favour of City of PickeringLegal Win for the City of Pickering
[SUMMARIZED and FULL versions of the Ontario Divisional Court regarding the City of Pickering and Councillor Robinson case] ______________________________ Summarized version Ontario Court Upholds Sanctions Against Councillor in Legal Win for the City of Pickering Third Judicial Review Ends in … Continue reading
ONTARIO: GUIDES for preparing for a NUCLEAR EMERGENCY
Preparation for a nuclear emergency differs for people depending on their distance from the Nuclear Generating Station. Click the GUIDE that applies to you:
ONTARIO: An update to Ontario’s nuclear energy story; plus notable $alarie$
OPG Holds Public Meeting on Pickering Nuclear Plant Updates Community Engagement Draws 50 Residents Ontario Power Generation welcomed approximately 50 community members to a public information session at the Pickering Nuclear Plant on January 22nd. The meeting provided residents with … Continue reading
USA: Is anyone listening? Protests are getting nowhere, more hot air in another form
[Editorial comment: Some is wrong the thinking process of too many Americans. Their madman president is turning the world upside down, destroying their democracy and using federal troops German Gestapo style. It is amazing if not historically tragic that the … Continue reading
TRAVEL: Airport screening is a greater risk for travellers
Source: Reg Rea
TECHNOLOGY: CLICKUP – an all-in-one productivity platform
CLICKUP Your All-in-One Productivity Platform What ClickUp Does ClickUp helps individuals and teams organize, track, and collaborate on work—from managing complex projects to tracking daily tasks. It’s built to be highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the platform to match … Continue reading
POLITICS (usa): T**** is utterly mad…why do Americans accept it?
There’s an old saying in journalism: when someone shows you who they are, believe them. This week in Davos, Switzerland, Donald Trump showed the world exactly who he is—and more importantly, what he’s become. And it should terrify every American … Continue reading
POLITICS: PM Carney’s speech at Davos summit
FULL SPEECH BELOW: [scroll down to the SUMMARIZED version of the speech] Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Remarks at the World Economic Forum Davos, Switzerland – January 20, 2026 It’s a pleasure — and a duty — to be with you … Continue reading
HEALTH: 4 signs of heathy aging
You have no (or few) chronic illnesses In some respects, developing chronic illnesses as we age is inevitable (over 80 per cent of older adults live with one or more chronic health issues), but many of these conditions are preventable. … Continue reading
AH in WH: The Participation Trophy “President” Got A New Toy
The Participation Trophy “President” Got A New Toy Venezuela’s opposition leader surrendered her Nobel Prize to Trump. Isaiah Martin, The Next Frontier Jan 15, 2026 _________ When I was a kid, right-wing commentators used to lose it over participation trophies. … Continue reading
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: A very important message for all my SITE VISITORS
Welcome This site delivers researched news and analysis to help you navigate our rapidly changing world. My goal: keep you informed and provoke critical thinking. Why This Matters Our world is shifting at an alarming pace. Don’t ignore it—engage with … Continue reading
Questionable PRESIDENTIAL DECORUM (2026 – USA)
Dan Rather comments… Bird Brain A heckler, an obscene gesture, and a new low for the president Dan Rather Jan 15, 2026 At this point, one can hardly imagine this president doing anything that would shock our senses. But just … Continue reading
T****: You think I am joking? Read Maclean’s magazine on T****’s expansionist policies
Trump Wants the Western Hemisphere—Canada Included – Macleans.ca
AmeriKan DICTATORSHIP imminent or reality?
It’s not funny anymore. In fact, it should not be disregarded or ignored. T**** is constantly pushes the envelope closer and closer to outright autocracy and dictatorship. His agents and agency keep moving the needle to outright “jackboots state.” ICE … Continue reading
HEALTH: An amazing test to check for ALZHEIMERS
CHECK FOR ALZHEIMERS – Pretty amazing ! The following was developed as a mental age assessment by the School of Psychiatry at Harvard University . Take your time and see if you can read each line aloud without a … Continue reading
POLITICS (The World): This is no longer a joke; T**** and Putin are both nuts but the world will pay for it
These two world leaders are ‘out of their minds’ with ego and pride. Both see themselves as limitlessly powered, leaders who can do whatever they want. Putin can do whatever he wants domestically as he is a militarized dictator that … Continue reading
POLITICS (usa): T***’s Immigration enforcement sparks Nationwide Protests and Legal Challenges
Though I am reluctant to publish endless news regarding T***** and his ceaseless offenses and destruction of America’s democracy, it is crucial that people be aware of his actions. Trump Administration’s Immigration Enforcement Sparks Nationwide Protests and Legal Challenges Heather … Continue reading
HEALTH: MINDFUL EATING leads to better health, physical, mental and emotional.
Mindful Eating: A Simple Guide Mindful eating is a technique that helps you pay closer attention to your food and how it makes you feel. It can help you manage your weight, reduce emotional eating, and improve your relationship with … Continue reading
HEALTH: 6 Common Habits That Are Prematurely Aging Your Brain
A worthwhile read if you are worried about being less productive, memory issues and personal productivity diminishing. In my case, I notice my problem solving capability is diminishing but not cause for alarm as I recognize that I have many, … Continue reading
BERZ, Katharine Lake: Canadian author, journalist
Katharine Lake BERZ is a Canadian journalist and writer who often contributes incisive articles to numerous news sources: Toronto Star, CBC, The Globe and Mail and many more.
COX RICHARDSON: American law professor, author, commentator
Heather Cox Richardson is an American historian and professor at Boston College, specializing in 19th-century U.S. politics, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the American West. She writes frequently on Substack newsletter, a website where many American commentators and journalists publish opinion pieces.
HEALTH: 7 Questions Your Doctor Wants You to Ask
Why It Matters: Doctors need your input to provide the best care. Asking the right questions helps them understand your complete health picture and prescribe more effective treatments. The 7 Essential Questions: 1. How Can I Improve My Nutrition? Discuss … Continue reading
HEALTH: Ontario and Canada food and product recalls
HEALTH: Beef burgers sold in Canada recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
PICKERING: Four-tower project will decimate Pickering’s pastoral persona. What do you think?
Resident comment: Traffic congestion along the Kingston Rd. corridor is already out of control at times. There is no possible way to widen or add lanes to Kingston Rd., infrastructure improvements will be impossible and costs for any improvements will … Continue reading
PICKERING: *** Sometimes PICKERING politics makes you wonder… ***
Pickering Municipal Politics: A Call for Greater Understanding Pickering voters elected a mayor and six councillors to represent them. Currently, only five councillors are actively serving. This raises important questions about representation and governance that deserve thoughtful examination. The Lisa … Continue reading
FRIEDMAN, Jane: author, writer, blogger
A really interesting and worthwhile source of information if you are a writerr. Jane Friedman’s Electric Speed newsletter is essential reading for writers and publishers navigating the rapidly changing world of digital media. With decades of experience spanning traditional publishing, … Continue reading
MONTHLY UPDATE
It is very important elected official keep their constituents informed. We have asked the listed elected officials to submit an update as to what they have been involved in or whatever update they feel constituents should be informed [Click -> … Continue reading
NFL PLAYOFFS 2025…as I pick ’em…based on gut, not stats
Avid NFL fan here. I have been an active and avid NFL fan for over 40 years. Next week, we narrow down the competitors. Here are my choices for next weekend. If you are an NFL fan and want to … Continue reading
IOFFE, Julia: author, journalist
Click IMAGE to access link Julia has authored a fascinating book, MOTHERLAND, about the women in Russia and their history. Russian women have been at the forefront of the feminist movement, from being among the very first women in the … Continue reading
QUESTIONS to pose to the OPG execs re “Spending big on nuclear”
10 Critical Questions for Ontario Power Generation Executives Cost and Financial Transparency Given that recent nuclear projects in Georgia, Finland, and France experienced cost overruns of 2x, 4x, and 7x their original budgets respectively, what specific safeguards and accountability mechanisms … Continue reading
ANTI side to the “Spending big on nuclear”
The Case AGAINST Ontario’s Nuclear Investment Catastrophic Cost Overruns Are the Global Norm Nuclear projects worldwide consistently suffer massive budget overruns, averaging double the original estimates Recent examples paint a grim picture: Vogtle plant (Georgia): Over 2x budget Olkiluoto plant … Continue reading
PRO side of the topic “Spending big on nuclear”
The Case FOR Ontario’s Nuclear Investment Meeting Massive Energy Demands with Reliable Power Ontario faces a 75% increase in electricity demand over 25 years—equivalent to adding four and a half Torontos to the grid Nuclear power uniquely delivers massive amounts … Continue reading
SUMMARY of the Basic Article
Ontario’s Nuclear Gamble: A $73 Billion Bet on Clean Energy The Investment Ontario has committed over $73 billion to nuclear energy, with potential costs exceeding $100 billion as the province plans to triple its nuclear generation capacity. Major projects include … Continue reading
The BASIC ARTICLE relating to the “Spending big on nuclear”
[ This is the original Toronto Star article in full, a very long read. It is essential to have a thorough background behind the topic.] Spending Big on Nuclear By Marco Chown Oved TORONTO STAR, Sunday, Jan 11/2026 Ontario’s Nuclear … Continue reading
The SERIES regarding Ontario’s Big Spending on Nuclear
BASIC ARTICLE SUMMARY (of Basic Article) PRO side ANTI (CON) side QUESTIONS to consider for the Q&A session
RATHER, Dan: American journalist, broadcaster, commentator
Dan Rather is an American national newsbroadcaster, retired, comparable to Walter Cronkite. Today, at 93, he is retired from broadcasting but writes a regular Substack column called STEADY where he comments on the news and events in the USA. His … Continue reading
SNYDER, Timothy: American historian, writer and commentator
SNYDER, Timothy is a prominent historian and public intellectual specializing in modern European history, with particular expertise in Central Europe, Ukraine, the Soviet Union, and the Holocaust. He holds the inaugural Temerty Chair in Modern European History at the Munk … Continue reading
TELNAES, Anna: editorial cartoonist, journalist, writer
Ann Telnaes is an acclaimed American editorial cartoonist known for her bold, incisive political commentary through visual satire. Born in Stockholm, Sweden, and raised in the United States, she became the second woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial … Continue reading
HEALTH: Are you sitting too much?
I work on the computer 4-5 a day, sitting too much. A couple of months ago I started to walk on a treadmill 40 mins a day, 5 days a week. So far, the only thing that has changed is … Continue reading
ONT POWER GENERATION, Jan. 22, Thu, 6:30 pm
A special presentation by the Ontario Power Generation regarding its future, its refurbishing and its updating. The OPG presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
IMPROVE MY SITE
Your suggestions, opinions and comments help improve my website, a portal to news and information. I am constantly trying to keep my info pieces and news summaries concise and straightforward. Because people are inundated with news and information, it is … Continue reading
Might T**** be a MADMAN…confer with this list of his violations, offenses, criminal acts and transgressions
T**** is MAD but amazingly he has a devoted cult of supporters. Just consider all his transgressions, offenses, criminal acts and human violations listed below: ICE team kills 37 year old Minneapolis mother He incited an insurrection against the … Continue reading
JANIS OZOLINS – TECH EXPERTISE in VISUALS and IMAGING
JANIS OZOLINS is a technology professional whose expertise is in the areas of VISUALS and IMAGING.
SUSAN DELACOURT: Alarming start to 2026
Delacourt lays it out at the dangers of T****, Carney’s modest opposition to T and Bob Rae’s vocal criticisms and warnings about T****. A concise and well-focused column by Susan Delacourt (Toronto Star).
Conservative Pierre Poilievre coming to PICKERING, Jan 21, 7pm –
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 7:00–10:00 PM Royal Ashburn Golf Club, Whitby
Ashe January update
Mayor Ashe’s Monthly Update – January 2026 Happy New Year, Pickering! As we look ahead, I’m excited to share updates on transformative projects and initiatives that will shape our city’s future: Frenchman’s Bay We have launched a campaign to protect … Continue reading
USA: What are they? Stupid? Expending endless hot air…over and over and over
Incredible how Amerikans bitch endlessly that their president is a felon, a psycho, a liar and more….endlessly. Yet they do nothing but talk about it, over and over and over. Maybe they can’t do anything about it. Maybe they are … Continue reading
JESSE VENTURA: former governor of minnesota and outspoken critic about ICE killing
Jesse Ventura, a former WWW wrestling champion and former governor of Minnesota, speaks out about the ICE murder in Minneapolis. A lengthy news bite, but the guy hits the nail on the head…numerous times. The USA is in deep quagmire. … Continue reading
VANCE, Joyce: American lawer, journalist and commentator
Joyce Vance is a former federal prosecutor, MSNBC legal contributor, and law professor. She writes with chickens & knitting at hand as she authors pieces for her column “Civil Discourse” on Substack. Her first book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A … Continue reading
Well AmeriKa, where ya gonna go now ?
There’s been a lot of HOT AIR expended over many of T****’s actions and endeavours. AIR ! AIR ! AIR ! Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. Well, not quite but getting closer with T**** eyeing Greenland, sovereignty … Continue reading
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey to ICE: “Get the f*** out of our city:
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is really and very justifiably pissed off with ICE troopers murdering a young mother in his city. It will be interesting to see what the repercussions of this criminal act will be.
BRENNER JAN 2026 NEWSLETTER
Councillor Brenner not only is very active in many places throughout his constituency, but he is also very dedicated to keeping his constituents and the people of Pickering well informed.
MAIL: Incoming mail of interest from Joel Perlman
Thank you to the responses to my recently sent message regarding my website changes. I received a particularly interesting comment which I am posting below with my added comment below it… _________ Thanks for this message ur publication is super … Continue reading
DOGGIE FORD: He could be on T****’s hit list
TorStar columnist, Vinay Menon, may be writing tongue in cheek but who’s to say he isn’t far off the mark. T**** is a madman; his tariffs are wreaking havoc with borderline states’ economies if not all of AmeriKa; Canadian vacationers … Continue reading
PICKERING: Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
PICKERING – PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE The City of Pickering is updating its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and invites residents to help shape the next phase of accessibility improvements across municipal services, programs, and facilities. The previous Multi-Year Accessibility Plan delivered … Continue reading
Dan RATHER on Venezuela
Dan Rather, former CBS news broadcaster, retired and writing commentaries now, expresses his views about the Venezuelan upheaval caused by the United States. Rather is very opposed to T**** but his analysis and commentaries often make sense. In this case, … Continue reading
T***** is rocking the Western Hemisphere. Venenzuela first. Cuba next???
Global Tensions Rising: Venezuela, Cuba, and Great Power Competition Recent U.S. actions in Venezuela have raised concerns about regional stability in the Western Hemisphere. The arrest of Venezuela’s leader, regardless of stated justifications, has significant implications for neighboring countries. Cuba … Continue reading
CANADIAN response to Maduro extraction
T**** warns: Govts of Mexico, Cuba, and Columbia should take notice
Just hours after the United States launched a military operation inside Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump made clear the action may not end there. In a series of remarks, Trump warned that the governments of Mexico, … Continue reading
PICKERING and OTHER ONTARIO CITIES and TOWNS: SALT SHORTAGE…the story behind the story
Here’s the real story: There is a salt shortage because the SALT WAS STOLEN. Salt suppliers are in cahoots with thieves who stole the salt and sold it to companies who are the suppliers of salt to Ontario municipalities. Now … Continue reading →