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TRAVEL: Cost of Canadian Passports increases
The cost of travel is high enough as is, but now the Canadian government adds to the expense by bumping up the cost of your passport. Does it feel like everybody’s dipping into your wallet?
MEDIA BIAS: A chart showing media political bias
It is a real challenge to try to place various media on to a political spectrum. Some media are blatantly biased while others try to remain objective and neutral. You may find this political spectrum chart beneficial in placing media … Continue reading
POLITICS: NDP party…failure to launch. Likely doomed to nothinghood again.
Looks like the federal NDP will never learn. The NDP has not learned how to read the electorate. Sadly, most voters have biases. Though they will never admit it or acknowledge personal biases, every voter has them. Every person has … Continue reading
PICKERING: ATTN students looking to complete their “hours’
Attention STUDENTS: ….. for your consideration You can complete your ‘hours’ of commitment doing something that is fulfilling, meaningful and satisfying to your feelings of civic responsibility. Consider participation in the activity below and apply it to your high school … Continue reading
POLITICS: Our politicians seem to work very hard at doing nothing…it’s not quite true.
Heather Scoffield, Toronto Star reporter, has published an excellent article regarding the disparity between the rich and the poor in Canada. [Access Scofield article -> SOLITUDES ] [Update: Some times they do something constructive: TAXBENEFIT] The essence of Scofield’s article is … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): America has turned on its friends
Trump’s abandonment of his country’s allies is real and will endure Winston Churchill is credited with saying that America does the right thing after exhausting the alternatives. Donald Trump has turned that aphorism on its head. In the couple of … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): An international consideration, China sails in
In America, NO KINGS As President Trump escalates his attempts to control Americans, it is on the people to show that they will fight to protect one another and their country. If he believes Americans will roll over and allow … Continue reading
FERMO’s DESK: new puppy coming
Our beloved Fermo passed away in March. Our home has an emptiness now. That emptiness will be changed with a new puppy this spring. A mini Schnauser, with no name yet. We chose a different breed than a Scottie because … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Pickering launches E-Scooter pilot program…UPDATED April, 2026
The City of Pickering launched its ill considered E-scooter Pilot project about a year ago, 2025 and you don’t hear much about it. Most likely the physical injuries relating to e-scooters have increased alarmingly as predicted here, but nothing … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Insomnia can lead to depression
Insomnia and Depression: A Simplified Summary [Link to full article -> INSOMNIA] 1. The Connection – Insomnia (trouble sleeping) and depression are closely linked. – Each condition can cause or worsen the other. – Poor sleep can affect mood, thinking, … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH: Fall prevention, especially for SENIORS
Fall Prevention Exercises Source: Ian McClymont Age related Falls are becoming an epidemic Fall-Related Deaths in Older Adults Fall Prevention Exercises The number of fall-related deaths of older adults has risen at an alarming rate over the last 20 years. … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH n AGING: 7 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
7 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory By Rachel Gresh Source: betterreport.com/how-to-improve-memory In our fast-paced world, there are endless things to remember, and much to our frustration, it often feels impossible to keep everything in order. Car keys and glasses … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Talk to a doctor online
Can’t get a doctor live? OK, talk to one virtually, online. _________________ Your Doctors Online What it is Your Doctors Online is an online doctor service (virtual clinic). You use your phone or computer to talk to a doctor instead … Continue reading
The summary of the Neufeldt – Lima discussion
Cuba in Crisis: Canada’s Dilemma Summary of: “As Cuba faces mounting crises, should Canada increase its foreign aid — or support U.S. efforts to force a regime change?” Toronto Star, March 21, 2026 | Katharine Lake Berz Background & Context … Continue reading
INTERNATIONAL: Should Canada increase foreign aid to Cuba and support regime change?
UPDATED 3.22.26 Katharine Lake Berz is a journalist at the top of her game. Katharine Lake Berz is a journalist, commentator and frequent contributor to the Toronto Star. She wrote a column in the Saturday, Mar 21st Toronto Star presenting … Continue reading
A TIME FOR MERCY, John Grisham
A Time for Mercy, John Grisham Court room drama that concentrates on the behind-the-scenes legal processes rather than the actual court drama. Nevertheless, the book still is a engaging read. Synopsis Jake Brigance, the protagonist of A Time to … 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.
