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ELECTIONS: If the election were today, the Tim Horton’s donut discussion sees the finish this way
This morning’s Tim Hornet’s donut discussions indicated the likeliest finish this way. Where more than one name appears, the discussion was unable to pick the winner at this time. This is not an indicator of who should be selected or who … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: One of the hardest working candidates attends grand opening Pickering diner
I was absolutely delighted to join the grand reopening of Kathryn’s restaurant, a long-standing local favourite here in Pickering. After nearly three months of closure following a fire, it was truly heartwarming to see the doors open once again. Sharing … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Meloche petition for improvement of community safety and security
Over the course of this campaign, I have spent an enormous amount of time listening. I have spoken with business owners, employees, residents, community advocates and people who deal every day with the realities of running a business in Pickering. … Continue reading
KITCHEN: Cleaning scorched food from you saucepans
To clean the worst of scorched food from your saucepans, sprinkle a large dose of baking soda over the blackened food, moisten with just enough water, and leave for a time. When you return, the burned portion should slide right … Continue reading
KITCHEN: Have you ever shopped at M&M … what did you think?
Have you ever shopped at M&M Food Market? I cook a lot, not a great cook but capable and I have tried a few things from M&M. I cannot say they were great dishes, nor can I cay they were … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Two candidate lists – 2022 Election results and current candidates
ELECTIONS: Szpin called out for generalized commentary
Candidate James Blair calls out Szpin for commentary about unfamiliarity of candidates. Blair is critical about of the level of Szpin’s research and finds his generalizations about candidates’ unfamiliarity unsatisfactory. He criticizes the conclusions which seem to pass on 2022 … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Voter turnout abysmal … let’s see if we can increase it to 35%
Voter turnout in municipal elections has been abysmal, 27-29% average. less than a 1/3 of the voters care about who runs their municipal government. That’s the government that cleans you sidewalks, plows your streets, collects your garbage, manage your sewers, … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Ward 1 – many candidates, very strong campaigners
The constituency to watch for excitement, rock solid campaigning and effective efforts by almost every one of the candidates…. James BLAIR Blair’s name is not familiar to many Pickering voters though he made a great showing in the 2022 elections, … Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Something troubling about candidates whose candidacy information is incomplete
Some candidates make you wonder. They’ve registered, put up their money and entered the race but why? Everyone has the right to enter a campaign race. It’s a free country with political rights guaranteed for everyone. So every candidate is … Continue reading →