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Get a free cookbook and support our immigrants

Get your free cookbook now! Tastes from Home: Recipes from the Refugee Community Just released to mark UNHCR’s 70th anniversary, “Tastes from Home” is filled with more than 100 pages of beautiful photos and recipes, each shared by a resilient … Continue reading

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My Brain Needs a Vacation…Badly

The past year and a bit were rather a long, arduous journey in unchartered territory. It is not over yet! The prospect of this pandemic lasting for many more months is genuine. What is also very real is that my … Continue reading

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EDITORIAL: He’s back…we wish he weren’t

We thought it might be overdoing in publish our Ford caricature criticizing the Ford government ineptness. So we removed it. We were wrong. This provincial government is setting high(?), low marks for ineptness, incompetence and incapability. We cannot remove them … Continue reading

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Aging well together: MAY 2021 newsletter

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GARLIC: 4 benefits that will blow you away

The Greeks ate it every whichaway, as a basis to foods as well as dish enhancements, on bread, in condiments, in salads. Roman armies ate it daily in soups, with boiled barley to ward of illnesses, and maybe enemy soldiers … Continue reading

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Ya gotta find a laff here

Can February March?No, But April May! Did you hear about the painter who was hospitalized?Reports say it was due to too many strokes! Have you heard the joke about the butter?I better not tell you, it might spread! How do … Continue reading

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10 morning habits that help you lose weight

Eating a proper breakfast may be your first step to successful weight loss. Eat a High-Protein Breakfast Share on Pinterest There’s a good reason breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. What you eat for breakfast can … Continue reading

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Highway of Tears, By Jessica McDiarmid

A searing account of the missing, and murdered, Indigenous women of Highway 16, and an indictment of the society that failed them. SynopsisFor decades, Indigenous women have gone missing or been found murdered, along an isolated stretch of highway in … Continue reading

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How to Avoid A Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need, By Bill Gates

In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical – and accessible – plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid a climate catastrophe. SynopsisBill Gates has spent a … Continue reading

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Our House is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and Planet in Crisis, by Greta Thunberg, Malena Ernman, Beata Ernman & Svante Thunberg

“An extraordinary account of how one family rose, with unshakable moral clarity, to the tremendous responsibility of being alive at the moment when our immediate collective decisions will determine the fate of life on Earth. They share their story of … Continue reading

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Personal Advocacy: One of my “Ah Ha” Moments

Some of you know that I have been fighting a 22 month long battle with a rare blood cancer and have received a bone marrow transplant in July, 2020. It will take two years to know whether it has all … Continue reading

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Durham Ontario Health Team: Moving from Intentions to Action!

There has been much progress in the past few months with some limited but important start-up funding from the Ministry of Health. The Steering Committee, of which I am a member, has approved the following projects to begin our journey … Continue reading

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COVID: The pandemic continues amid strong local action

There is really nothing to add to the constant dialogue, changes and cross-over between phase three and vaccination schedules as all of you are either aligning with someone to provide resources or, as patients and caregivers, are trying to find … Continue reading

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A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II, by Sonia Purnell

The never-before-told story of one woman’s heroism that changed the course of the Second World War SynopsisThis spy was Virginia Hall, a young American woman–rejected from the foreign service because of her gender and her prosthetic leg–who talked her way … Continue reading

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Apr 26 – Rotzy’s kind of still feeling the effects of last weeks fuddled up column

Rotzy really got thrown for a loop last week…and the after effects are still lingering when you read his commentary about “Rules at Skyline living” Sorry About Last Week….….as to last week’s column being sent out from here at “F/N”HQ … Continue reading

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KISSER, Stuart Woods

Stone Barrington is back in New York in this thrilling page-turner from the perennially entertaining, bestselling author, Stuart Woods. Synopsis After a rather harrowing sojourn in Key West, he’s looking to stay closer to home and work on some simple … Continue reading

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Apr 29 – A message from Howard

Greetings all, The agenda for this Thursday’s meeting can be accessed at this link:  Apr 29 Presentation. This month we welcome our member, and guest speaker Eva Henn who will tell us about her experiences in the self-publishing and commercial-publishing … Continue reading

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WRITERS: Power Thesaurus

Power Thesaurus is a Google extension that is very useful for writers. Search for synonyms and antonyms easily and quickly in the browser and then type them into your document. The video demonstrates how to download, install and use POWER … Continue reading

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Proofreading is a dying art. Maybe COVID is having a broader effect than just health

Did I read that right?? TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW. In a Laundromat:AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT. In a London department store:BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS… In an office:WOULD THE PERSON … Continue reading

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SENIORS WITHOUT WALLS – MAY CALENDAR

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Gmail TOOL: ‘Simple Gmail Notes’

“SIMPLE GMAIL NOTES” is a tool that allows you to write coloured labels to your Gmails. These serve as quick reminders as to what the Gmail was about, a quick way to remind you of the message content without the … Continue reading

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EDITORIAL: COVID UPDATE BY CITY (GRAPH )

Trying to keep up with the COVID information and news is distressing and nerve-wracking. There is much misinformation, confusion, contradiction and disagreement even among the health experts. Perhaps the COVID GRAPH by CITY may show a clearer picture of what … Continue reading

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Overcoming vaccine hesitancy to reach herd immunity

There is an abundancy of false information or fake news on the Internet causing many people problems with decision making based on solid, true foundations. Give what you read second thought and more consideration before accepting it. If you can … Continue reading

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How to create a dynamically wired brain

Content shared with permission from Dr. Andrea Wilkinson at BrainShape.ca.     To help preserve your mental functions (like memory and thinking speed), you want to create as many connections in your brain as possible. The more densely wired your … Continue reading

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SCREENPRESSO: excellent screen capturing app

Ever want to grab a portion of your computer screen and use it in an email? Consider using SCREENPRESSO, a free app which will do the job for you, easily and incredibly well. Download at  SCREENPRESSO Screenpresso is a free … Continue reading

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HUGS: research confirms health benefits of HUGS

Hugs can actually help reduce stress. While many of us have heard the expression ‘hug it out,’ according to one recent study, hugs can actually help us reduce stress. The study looked at over 400 adults, both men and women, … Continue reading

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Apr 19 – CARPing about more than just fish, COVID and ZOOMER 740am

Rotzy’s ‘carping’ about correcting his erroneous loquations of the past. Corrections And Stuff            Firstly, for those who’ve been keeping track, and waiting for the final word from me finding my FIFTEENTH Easter Egg. Well….in truth yours truly had already given … Continue reading

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Dougie: dunce, dunderhead or just plain dumb?

Dougie: Remember these things when you consider voting for the Conservatives. “IRON RING” around Long Term Care homes….kind of rusted away as quickly as Datsuns did in the 1970’s Merilee Fullerton, Minister of Long Term Care, may be giving care to … Continue reading

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Self-Publishing vs Commercial Publishing, EVA HENN

Eva Henn has published a memoir of her family’s escape from Hungary during the time of its revolution. When it came time to publish, Eva had to decide, publish independently or commercially. She choose SELF PUBLISHING but also investigated the alternative process.

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KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL, Anthony Bourdain

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL, Anthony Bourdain This review is not what you may expect. Anthony Bourdain committed suicide at 61. Why? Though I review the book, more than that, I criticize the man. Who am I to judge and what am I … Continue reading

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L. A. DEAD, Stuart Woods

The usual page-turning popcorn read from Stuart Wood…but if that is what you want in your read right now, you can’t go wrong with any book written by this entertaining storyteller. Synopsis Cop-turned-lawyer-and-investigator Stone Barrington ventures out to the west … Continue reading

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EDITORIAL: Dunce downtown dilly-dallies and vascillates in disastrous times

We wrote about it long ago and now you can see it in reality. We have a dunderhead leading our provincial government. So you don’t want to cut us some slack on this view? Well, the boy at the top … Continue reading

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The CRITIQUING PROCESS

The CRITIQUING PROCESSThe CRITIQUING process involves a number of different procedures that will become easy to learn, familiar and comfortable with practice. Be aware that at the beginning, you may feel a bit lost or confused as you work your … Continue reading

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CRITIQUING Fundamental Guidelines: a help guide

The CRITIQUING process involves a number of different procedures that will become easy to learn, familiar and comfortable with practice. Be aware that at the beginning, you may feel a bit lost or confused as you work your way through … Continue reading

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Introduction to the moderator, Sheila Tucker

Sheila Tucker is the WAG Critiquing moderator. She is a published writer; author of the memoir Rag Dolls and Rage; a poet and host of Poetry&Prose, a monthly open mic salon. She has a children’s picture book being published in the autumn of 2021.  Sheila is … Continue reading

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Book publishing opportunity for writers with evangelical interest/background

Book publishing opportunity for writers with evangelical background and interest. Click this link:  AUTHORS

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The link between SLEEPING POSITION and HEALTH

There’s far more evidence to link sleep position with certain aspects of health and wellness — both positive and negative. Here’s what to know about each sleeping position. Side sleepingExperts often recommend side sleeping, since this position can help relieve snoring and improve digestion. … Continue reading

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Master Writer: very pricey tool, usefulness debatable

Master Writer is a writing tool to assist writers but it comes with a hefty price tag. Is it worth it? Some writers would really question its bang for the book. There are free alternatives which can serve writers nearly … Continue reading

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Guadalajara: Water Storage Requirement Feasibility

Todd Stong, an associate of ours, is a retired US engineer, a US military veteran and a volunteer engineer working on a water storage feasibility project in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Here is a proposal he has presented to the Mexican … Continue reading

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Some wise words from an old farmer

Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks and bankers at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into … Continue reading

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June 17 – Peta-Gaye Nash on ILLUSTRATORS (with guest)

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Some thoughts about corporate selfishness during the pandemic

One of our sources of information, North99, a political commentary organization points out a case of corporate selfishness. Loblaws is getting a lot of good press right now. Their stores and pharmacies are administering vaccines and people are starting to … Continue reading

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Link to Sheila’s WHEREBY meeting room

This is the link to Sheila’s WHEREBY meeting room:  WHEREBY

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July 15 – Dennis Gazarek on MEDIA KITS

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L.A. DEAD, Stuart Woods

Synopsis Cop-turned-lawyer-and-investigator Stone Barrington ventures out to the west coast and out on a limb-in this “stylish whodunit” (Detroit News) filled with romance and murder from the bestselling author of The Run and Worst Fears Realized. Stone’s trip to Venice-with a … Continue reading

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10 Ways You Should Be Using Vinegar in Your Garden

It’s planting season, but before you head to your local garden center for fancy (and expensive) solutions to your gardening problems, consider that you might have some of what you need already in your pantry. One of those things is … Continue reading

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EDITORIAL: ASHE, McLEAN…remember them? They could be changed men.

  Saul Alinsky was a Chicago journalist who created the 9 day theory…which is that no matter how big the story is at this moment, it will be displaced by a new one in 9 days. Test out Alinsky’s theory. … Continue reading

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LAST TO DIE, Tess Gerritsen

LAST TO DIE By Tess Gerritsen Synopsis For the second time in his short life, Teddy Clock has survived a massacre. Two years ago, he barely escaped when his entire family was slaughtered. Now, at fourteen, in a hideous echo … Continue reading

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Saul Alinsky and the “9 day theory”

Saul Alinsky was a well-known political theorist and activist in Chicago in the mid-20th century. He is credited with the “9-day theory” which holds that no matter how bad the story, it will be replaced and fade away in 9 … Continue reading

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The LAW OF INNOCENCE, Michael Connelly

The LAW OF INNOCENCE, Michael Connelly Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is charged with murder and can’t make the exorbitant $5 million … Continue reading

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T’was a Month Before Christmas 2020 T’was a month before Christmas, And all through the town, People wore masks, That covered their frown. The frown had begun Way back in the Spring, When a global pandemic Changed everything. They called … Continue reading

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LIDIA: A LIFE OF LOVE, FAMILY and FOOD

Lidia: A Life of Love, Family, and Food Lida Bastianich is a renowned chef, famous cookbook writer and a very well-known restauranteur. Her book, Lidia: A Life of Love, Family, and Food should be read by Canadian and American immigrants … Continue reading

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LIDIA: A LIFE OF LOVE, FAMILY and FOOD

Lidia: A Life of Love, Family, and Food Lida Bastianich is a renowned chef, famous cookbook writer and a very well-known restauranteur. Her book, Lidia: A Life of Love, Family, and Food should be read by Canadian and American immigrants … Continue reading

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PRICE PLANS

BASIC* $20 annual subscription Widget only One widget displaying everywhere on the website PREMIUM* $45 annual subscription Widget, Associated Page, Newsletter One Widget One affiliate page with client written text [unedited] monthly newsletter promotions one ‘Meet the author’ presentation PREMIUM PLUS* … Continue reading

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LITIGATORS, John Grisham

An ambulance-chasing law firm that smacks of real-life possibility. Arguably not one of Grisham’s best, but the story will hold your attention. Synopsis: The partners at Finley & Figg often refer to themselves as a “boutique law firm.” Boutique, as in chic, selective, and prosperous. … Continue reading

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LOITERING WITH INTENT, Stuart Woods

LOITERING WITH INTENT, Stuart Woods Synopsis The newest addition to the “New York Times”- bestselling Stone Barrington series. Dumped by his glamorous Russian girlfriend during dinner at Elaine’s, and running low on cash, Stone Barrington is having a bad week. … Continue reading

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Plan Ahead

Plan Ahead:  Complete a few of life’s big tasks now to ease the impact of your death on those you leave behind Living your daily life in the way you do, normally and fully, you can too easily forget that … Continue reading

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LONG SHADOWS, David Baldacci – writers can lean a lot from Baldacci

LONG SHADOWS, David Baldacci Synopsis Memory man FBI agent, Amos Decker, returns in this action-packed thriller to investigate the mysterious and brutal murder of a federal judge and her bodyguard at her home in an exclusive, gated community in Florida. … Continue reading

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LUCID INTERVALS, Stuart Woods

Stuart Woods always delivers good reading, consistently entertaining, and engaging page-turners. Synopsis A brand-new page-turning Stone Barrington novel from the perennially entertaining New York Times-bestselling author. It seems like just another quiet night at Elaine’s. Stone Barrington and his former cop … Continue reading

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KNIFE, Salman Rushdie

KNIFE By Salman Rushdie Synopsis From internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, a searing, deeply personal account of enduring—and surviving—an attempt on his life thirty years after the fatwa that was ordered against him On the morning … Continue reading

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Knife, Salman Rushdie … OPUS! OPUS! OPUS! AUTHOR! AUTHOR! AUTHOR! MAYBE THE FINEST AUTHORS I HAVE EVER READ

I have favourite authors, each the creator of a collection of great books. Among my favourite authors, I must include: David Baldacci Tess Gerritsen John Grisham Salaman Rushdie Stuart Woods These writers deliver great books without fail. Some do so, … Continue reading

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MAD HONEY, J. Picoult, J.F. Boylan

A sweeeeet read!

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MARLEY & ME, John Grogan – Avoid reading this book if you are or were a dog owner

Marley & me, John Grogan Synopsis John and Jenny were young and deeply in love, with a perfect little house and no care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would … Continue reading

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PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY

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MEDIUM RAW, Anthony Bourdain

Synopsis A lot has changed since Kitchen Confidential. For the subculture of chefs and cooks, for the restaurant business as a whole—and for Anthony Bourdain. Medium Raw explores those changes, taking the reader back and forth—from the author’s bad old … Continue reading

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BRISTOW, A Shield in the Shadows

Bristow’s epic novel about romance in the dying days of the Roman empire is available at: Amazon: Amazon Ebook edition:  Kindle Click Xulon  

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The MEPHISTO CLUB, Tess Gerritsen

The Mephisto Club Tess Gerritsen An oustanding book, top notch in every way from plot to engagement. Super reading. ____________ Synopsis Evil exists. Evil walks the streets. And evil has spawned a diabolical new disciple in this white-knuckle thriller from … Continue reading

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MONEY SHOT, Stuart Woods

Teddy Fay is Stuart Woods channelling of Ian Fleming’s James Bond, but on the domestic stage rather than on the International one of espionage. Fay is ‘superman’ with sleuthing expertise and physical attributes a la Bond though his work is … Continue reading

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EDITORIAL: BAN TEACHERS, not cell phones

My Scottie, Fermo, has more common sense. School trustees, administrators and teachers are barking up the wrong tree._Fermo_concurs.

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NASH FALLS, David Baldacci

NASH FALLS David Baldacci Synopsis Walter Nash is a sensitive, intelligent and kindhearted man. He has a wife and a daughter and a very high-level position at Sybaritic Investments, where his innate skills and dogged tenacity have carried him to … Continue reading

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The NASTY BITS, Anthony Bourdain

Bourdain may not have been the best writer in the world, nor the best chef, but he sure was a great raconteur. Synopsis New York Times Bestseller The good, the bad, and the ugly, served up Bourdain-style. Bestselling chef and … Continue reading

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NEVER SAY DIE, Tess Gerritsen

NEVER SAY DIE Tess Gerritsen Synopsis Twenty years after her father’s plane crashed in the jungles of Southeast Asia, Willy Jane Maitland is finally tracking his last moves. She recognizes the danger, but her search for the truth is the … Continue reading

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NOMADLAND: Surviving America in the Twenty-First century, Jessica Bruder

SynopsisThe inspiration for Chloé Zhao’s 2020 Golden Lion award-winning film starring Frances McDormand. From the beet fields of North Dakota to the campgrounds of California to Amazon’s CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made … Continue reading

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NOW OR NEVER, JANET EVANOVICH

NOW OR NEVER, Janet Evanovich Synopsis She said yes to Morelli. She said yes to Ranger. Now Stephanie Plum has two fiancés and no idea what to do about it. But the way things are going, she might not live … Continue reading

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Diet Doctor – an interesting website but very commercialized

The website for Diet Doctor may be very interesting and enticing for those people wishing to lose weight. However, we are sceptical as the cost of the site’s very basic 12 wk program is almost $900 US.

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ON TRYANNY, Timothy Snyder

ON TYRANNY, Timothy Snyder Synopsis On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century is a concise yet powerful guide for citizens seeking to understand and resist the rise of authoritarianism in the 21st century. Published in 2017 amidst growing concerns … Continue reading

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ORCHID BLUES, Stuart Woods

ORCHID BLUES, Stuart Woods Stuart Woods may be spot on in his guess that there is rivalry between the big investigative bodies, the FBI, the CIA, and the Secret Service. Synopsis Stuart Woods brings back small-town police chief Holly Barker—and … Continue reading

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The OVERLOOK, Michael Connelly

The OVERLOOK Michael Connelly Synopsis In his first case since he left the LAPD’s Open Unsolved Unit for the prestigious Homicide Special squad, Harry Bosch is called out to investigate a murder that may have chilling consequences for national security. … Continue reading

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PARIS MATCH, Stuart Woods

PARIS MATCH, Stuart Woods Synopsis The book disappoints because it is more of a spy thriller than the usual detective story, regular Stone Barrington fans expect. Woods is not as familiard with Paris as his American stomping ground, New York. … Continue reading

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PLAYING WITH FIRE, Tess Gerritsen

Playing with Fire Tess Gerritsen Fascism, nazis, WWII, Italy…the setting is almost a cliché, it has been used by so many authors in so many books. Synopsis A beautiful violinist is haunted by a very old piece of music she … Continue reading

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PREMONITION, Michael Lewis

Arguably the greatest power in the world, the United States of America was brought to its knees by a wee, tiny, little germ, virus to be exact, COVID. The PREMONITION is the story behind the story.  PREMONITION, Michael Lewis  Synopsis  … Continue reading

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The RACKETEER, John Grisham

The RACKETEER, John Grisham Synopsis In the history of the United States, only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five. His body is found in his remote lakeside cabin. There is no … Continue reading

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RECKLESS ABANDON, Stuart Woods

Synopsis It’s double the pleasure and double the fun as Woods brings series character Holly Barker, chief of the Orchid Beach, Fla., police department (of Orchid Blues, etc.), onstage to co-star with PI Stone Barrington (of Dirty Work, etc.) in his latest … Continue reading

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SOLIGO, a message, councillor candidate WARD 1

A message from Jeanine Soligo, Councillor candidate, WARD 1, Pickering, Hello municipal voters of WARD 1, Pickering, My name is Jeanine Soligo and I’m running for City Councillor Ward 1. To learn more about me please watch my introduction video … Continue reading

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SRITHARAN: a message, councillor candidate, WARD 3

Hello Pickering voters of Ward 3, My wife, Anchana, and I are raising our son in Pickering, and it is very important for us that future generations of our family have strong roots in this community. I have fallen in … Continue reading

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STRANGE: a message, councillor candidate, WARD 2

Hello, Voters of Ward 2, I have proudly lived in Ward 2, Maple Ridge community for 25 years. My wife Connie and I raised our family here.  Our daughters attended Maple Ridge Public School and Pine Ridge Secondary School. I … Continue reading

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TURNER: a message, COUNCILLOR WARD 2

GEORGE TURNER is campaigning for the position of COUNCILLOR, WARD 2. His message to eligible voters of Ward 2…. Hello, my name is George David Turner and I am running for Ward 2 City Councillor. I have been a resident … Continue reading

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RED NOTICE, Bill Browder

A true story about the incredible corruption, dishonesty and depravity in Russia.

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CANDIDATES campaigning in the PICKERING ELECTION

A list of the candidate campaigning for councillor positions in the Pickering municipal election can be found at CANDIDATES.

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The REVERSAL, Michael Connelly

The REVERSAL, Michael Connelly This book may be the most disappointing book I have ever read. In fact, without hesitation, I would say it definitely is the worst of Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer books, and I have read more than half a … Continue reading

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The River We Remember, William Kent Krueger

The River We Remember William Kent Krueger Synopsis: On Memorial Day, as the people of Jewel, Minnesota gather to remember and honor the sacrifice of so many sons in the wars of the past, the half-clothed body of wealthy landowner … Continue reading

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RUN BEFORE THE WIND, Stuart Woods

Run Before the Wind, Stuart Woods SynopsisWill Lee ran from a life of Southern wealth and privilege to spend a peaceful summer on the coast of Ireland. But there is no peace in this beautiful, troubled land… Restless and dissatisfied, … Continue reading

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RUN, Stuart Woods

Light, quick reading, but entertaining. You can’t lose reading a Stuart Woods book. SynopsisA respected senator from Georgia, Will Lee has aspirations of more.But a cruel stroke of fate thrusts him onto the national stage well before he expects, and … Continue reading

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RUNNING BLIND, Lee Child

Jack Reacher races to solve the perfect crime in the fourth novel in Lee Childs New York Times best-selling series. Synopsis Across the country, women are being murdered, victims of a disciplined and clever killer who leaves no trace evidence, … Continue reading

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SATANIC VERSES, Salman Rushdie

The Satanic Verses (1988), novel of Indian-born British writer Salman Rushdie led Ruholla Khomeini, the ayatollah of Iran, to demand his execution and then forced him into hiding; Synopsis Set in a modern world filled with both mayhem and miracles, The Satanic Verses story … Continue reading

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SCANDALOUS BEHAVIOR, Stuart Woods

Synopsis After a series of nonstop adventures, Stone Barrington is eager for some peace and quiet in a rustic British setting. But no sooner does he land in England than he’s beset by an outrageous demand from a beautiful lady, … Continue reading

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SCARBOROUGH, CATHERINE HERNANDEZ

SCARBOROUGH By CATHERINE HERNANDEZ

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The SECRET, Lee Child

The SECRET Lee Child Synopsis 1992. Eight respectable, upstanding people have been found dead across the US. These deaths look like accidents and don’t appear to be connected. Until one body – the victim of a fatal fall from a … Continue reading

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SECRET KEEPER of JAIPUR, Alka Joshi

THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR Alka Joshi Synopsis It’s the spring of 1969, and Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik has finished his private school education. At twenty, he has just met … Continue reading

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Constituencies & MP’s (2015)

Federal CONSTITUENCY MAP: 1. Click on the MAP and ZOOM IN to search constituencies. 2. Click MP LIST to find the elected representatives as of 2021.

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