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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 & WELL: 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
POLITICS: 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).
POLITICS: 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
