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The APPEAL, John Grisham
The APPEAL, John Grisham Synopsis John Grisham is now an institution — a writer whose bestselling status is assured, So assured, in fact, that expectations for each new book are as high as can be imagined. Does The Appeal make the grade? … Continue reading
NORTH POLE: The real story of St. Nick
The jolly, red-suited Santa Claus, who delivers presents on Christmas Eve is a beloved and immediately recognizable figure in much of the world. He is very much a magical, whimsical character, but his origin story has its roots in a … Continue reading
CRIME ALERT: Criminals are looking at YOUR HOUSE at Christmas time
They are watching your house! Make your home less attractive to Christmas time criminals. LIGHT IT UP CAR INTO GARAGE CAR OUTSIDE? EMPTY OF CONTENTS CAR OUTSIDE? EMPTY IT, LOCK IT, “FARADAY BAG THE KEY FOB” LIGHTS ON TIMERS for … Continue reading
CRIME ALERT: Pickering – Lynn Heights CRIME ALERT
Neighbourhood Crime Alert – Attempted Theft A suspected attempted theft that occurred on Alanbury Crescent. Incident details: Date: December 23, 2025 Time: Approximately 7:30 a.m. Location: Alanbury Crescent What was reported: A resident was shovelling their driveway when a black … Continue reading
RECIPES: Chicken Stock vs Chicken Broth
My wife makes chicken stock regularly and often. We use it in many recipes to enhance and strengthen flavour in dishes we prepare. I often tell her, “Your chicken stock is liquid gold in my cooking.” Now here’s a professional … Continue reading
PICKERING: BRENNER DEC 2025 NEWSLETTER
Councillor Maurice Brenner is always trying to keep his constituents current and well-informed. His monthly newsletter is extensive but give residents who read it a very comprehensive overview of his interaction and activities on council and in the community. Top … Continue reading
RETRACTION: A lot of this stuff comes from City Hall…here’s another one.
A lot of hot air comes out of the City Hall offices, some feel it never stops. We got caught in printing BS from City Hall when we published that the Mayor received the award shown below. It was BULL … Continue reading
APOLLO MURDERS, Chris Hadfield
APOLLO MURDERS, Chris Hadfield Canadian astronaut, Chris Hadfield, soars as a writer too. Synopsis 1973: a final, top-secret mission to the Moon. Three astronauts in a tiny spaceship, a quarter million miles from home. A quarter million miles from help. … Continue reading
OPEN LETTER to the Director of the St. Paul on the Hill Food Bank
Lindsey Morrill Director of the St. Paul on the Hill Food Bank Dear Ms. Morrill, Let me explain why I have started a “stop donating to the food bank” campaign. I am really irritated, pissed off, with the record-setting use … Continue reading
DAVID FRUM: SUMMARY VERSION
The Hidden Economic Shift Behind Trump’s Canada Comments The Surface Story vs. Reality: Trump’s sudden praise for Mark Carney appeared to be about personal admiration The deeper truth: Canada gained enough economic leverage to make U.S. confrontation risky This reflects … Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Carney and Joly, politicians with ‘cajones’
David Frum, son of the celebrated CBC newsbroadcaster Barbara Frum, comments about Mark Carney’s current economic policies with regard to those of the United States. In the theater of international politics, dramatic headlines often obscure the deeper economic forces that … Continue reading
David Frum: The FULL VERSION
I want to start with something that should make you stop for a moment, because on the surface it sounds almost trivial. A former president of the United States says he suddenly likes a Canadian Prime Minister, and at first … Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Should you donating to the FOOD BANK?
Consider me Mr. Grinch as I call for a cessation of donations to Food Banks. Food Bank use is at an all-time high everywhere in Canada, in cities, in towns, in rural areas. Where there’s a Food Bank, user attendance … Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Mayor Ashe receives Certificate of Appreciation…A joke, folks [12/19/25]
I like Mayor Ashe. He seems to be really involved in the community, showing up at almost every event people invite him to attend, showing interest in every group in our community. He seems to be doing a very commendable … Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Be on the alert, eyes, ears wide open…the POLICE can’t do it all [12/19/25]
Are you ‘old’ or ‘OLD’? ‘OLD’ suggests someone not with it mentally, kind of lost, memory gone, awareness and mentality slipping. Well, in this day and age, you can’t be like that. You have to be ‘old,’ not ‘OLD.’ There … Continue reading
PICKERING: CHANUKAH Party
Pickering CHANUKAH Party Sun, Dec. 21, 2:00 pm Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex
PICKERING: Christmas event for the kids, grandkids and parents
A Magical Community Fundraiser for the Pickering Animal Shelter DEC. 20, 12:00 – 8:00 pm Christmas In The RONA Village is a festive outdoor market bringing together our Pickering community for eight magical evenings of holiday cheer. Stroll through beautifully decorated … Continue reading
