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RECIPES: Apple Pecan Crumble…everybody’ll love this dessert
Apple Pecan Crumble APPLE FILLING 4 Large Apples Sliced 1 c Sugar 1/4 c Corn Starch 1/2 t Cinnamon Pinch of Salt 4 T Unsalted Butter Melted 1/2 T Vanilla Extract 2 t Lemon Juice CRUMBLE 1T Unsalted Butter 1 … Continue reading
RECIPES: Jamie Lee Curtis’ Favourite BUNDT Cake…very easy recipe w tasty results
Jamie Lee Curtis’ Favorite BUNDT Cake Ingredients For the Cake: 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain yellow cake mix (Note: modern box sizes vary, use an 18.25 oz equivalent for best results) 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin (gelatin, not pudding … Continue reading
PICKERING: POLAR PLUNGE BY PICKERING “Dips”…CHALLENGING TO EXPLAIN, MORE DIFFICULT TO DO IT
Take a look at the photos below and ask yourself if these Pickering people are playing with a full deck. New Year’s brings out the ‘courageous’ or ‘crazies’ with many Canadians taking the Polar plunge into the freezing waters some … Continue reading
* * * NEW YEAR’s MESSAGE * * *
Another year…and “Same old, same old” does not apply. Things do change, have changed. A bit slower, capable of doing less, remembering fewer things and less mentally sharp. However, the world we’re in has changed and continuously changing. A pace … Continue reading
The SZPINNER JAN 2026 Issue
JAN 2026 ISSUE
ONT SCHOOLS: Uniformed police will be allowed back in Ontario schools, ministry says. Here’s how
[This is an absolute load of crap. I taught in an “inner-city” kind of school, thugs in the hallways, teenaged pimp managing young girls doing tricks in the washrooms….the situation became so bad, the school board agreed uniformed police were … Continue reading
CAMELOT vs SCAMALOT
Think about it and you won’t find it as humorous as was intended.
IMAGES FROM THE PICKERING WATERFRONT ON A WINTRY DAY
For those who are unable to visit the PICKERING WATERFRONT personally, let us take you there with photos taken by local resident, Garry Winsor. Click on the IMAGES once they have loaded.
PICKERING: Plans for major development on either side of Hwy 407
Plans for major development on either side of Hwy 407 December 29, 2025 DP Staff Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd (MSH), the consultant acting on behalf of Seaton TFPM Inc. has submitted a proposal for amendments to the land-use designations for … Continue reading
As if you didn’t know: Grocery prices are about to skyrocket in the upcoming year
Groceries That Are About To Skyrocket In Prices This Year Food prices are expected to rise 2.2% in this calendar year, but certain items will see much steeper increases due to supply chain issues, disease outbreaks, and climate problems. … Continue reading
ANTI: ALBERTA SEPARATION
Thomas Lukaszuk: ANTI Alberta Separation More Than Economics You cannot judge whether Alberta has a good deal by looking strictly at economics. As Canadians, we’ve built an exceptionally successful, cohesive, prosperous country that stands out globally as a beacon of … Continue reading
PRO: ALBERTA SEPARATION
Cameron Davies: PRO Alberta Separation Alberta’s Unfair Deal Alberta is not getting a fair deal in Confederation. We face: A Supreme Court dominated by eastern judges A Senate where the vast majority were appointed for life by eastern politicians Tax … Continue reading
FULL ARTICLE (Davies vs Lukaszuk)
We are bringing together Canadians from different backgrounds and experiences to tackle pressing issues facing our country. We hope these unconventional pairings will bridge divides and spark inspiration for how to make Canada a better place for everyone. Alberta’s independence … Continue reading
CANADA SEPARATION: *** Addendum *** Canadian national unity in jeopardy AGAIN
[ Addendum: I wrote recently that I thought Katharine Lake Berz’s column with two contrasting proponents of Alberta separation being interviewed. I expressed doubt this interview was actually done with the interviewees simultaneously. “Oh Szpin you luddite…it was done simultaneously … Continue reading
TORONTO: Nice news about our neighbour City
This is nice news about the City of Toronto. All its residents should be congratulated for showing that a huge city can be a good one… and Toronto is a good one ! Christmas in Toronto, as seen by an … Continue reading
PICKERING: Snowfall is a problem for everyone, City departments included
Snow falls, cheered, jeered by many others. Winter fans love snowstorms,..skiing, skating, hockey and tobogganing. Great, if you’re a winter-loving person. For non-winter loving people, snowstorms mean trouble, discomfort and risk. Sidewalks and driveways shovelling, greater risk walking, the discomfort … Continue reading
PICKERING: No tax break next year – Tax increase: not justifiable but unavoidable
Tax increase: not justiable but unavoidable After three days and 28 hours of budget deliberations, Durham Region council postponed their final budget decision to late January, leaving taxpayers waiting to learn whether they’ll face a 3% or 4.8% regional tax … Continue reading
