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Here’s a joke for you: Speed Camera to be replaced by these in Mississauga

What are those people smokin in Mississauga municipal council chambers? Peyote? Mexican mulch? Wakey wakey weed? They’re frequenting the local cannabis store a little too often. These people need some mental housecleaning to rid them of the cobwebs that come … Continue reading →

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Meditate! Yoga! Tai Chi!….Bull sh*t

Ever been told, “Stressed? Try meditating. Or yoga. Or Tai Chi. Bull sh*t I’ve tried them all… Meditation irked me, to be polite. You sit there and try to blank your mind. ‘Get the monkey off your back.’ Stop thinking. … Continue reading →

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SPEED CAMERAS: *** FAIRPORT BEACH NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOC. petitions Ford to reverse policy to remove speed cameras

The Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association has taken a bold step relating to the Ontario govenment’s intention to ban speed camera in Ontario municipalities: a petition. The FBNA is just one of many groups in the province is view Premier Ford’s … Continue reading →

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FOOD BANK BUILD A BOX DONATIONS

Holiday Build-A-Box Campaign  This Christmas, help make the season brighter for local families in need!  A donation of $75 will fill a holiday box with essential food items and a gift card — or build a box yourself and add … Continue reading →

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SPEED CAMERAS: Paul White on speed cameras

If anyone read my comments in the Star this weekend they only pertained to school safety zones; why would the Premier want those areas affected; he had the option to remove all cameras on main arteries only but decided to … Continue reading →

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PICKERING: Speed Cameras is becoming a hot topic

Speed cameras is becoming a hot topic. Dog Fraud has pontificated that they not only are a municipal cash grab but that they should be banned in all Ontario municipalities. In hopes of simplifying things and keep the topic succinct, … Continue reading →

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DAME: A Very Merry Yuletide Tale

Ah, it’s almost that time again.  “The most wonderful time of the year”, and “hap, happiest season of all” claims the 1963 song.  I truly believe Christmas was that magical back in the “good old days” when expectations were low … Continue reading →

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SPEED CAMERAS: Retired cop contravenes Speed Cameras

Here’s the situation My wife is driving home at 12:03 AM on a Sunday night along Yonge Street. The speed limit on Yonge Street is 50 km an hour, but then unreasonably the speed limit changed to 40 km an … Continue reading →

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JOY: Tis the season

Lighten your soul…join the spirit of the season. Spark everybody around you, including yourself. Find the joy and make the season a time of joy for yourself and everyone around you. Photo contributions: Garry Winsor, Richard Szpin, Nadia Girardi, Maurice … Continue reading →

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TOWN HALL, Nov 21: Commentary

PWSCA held a meeting last night at the Westshore Community Hall attended by no more than 30 people, including the Mayor, Councillors Maurice Brenner, Lisa Robinson, Shaheen Butt.   Many questions asked; nothing settled or resolved.   Everyone agreed the … Continue reading →

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SPEAKERS CORNER: PAUL WHITE criticizes Dog Fraud re speed cameras

On PAUL WHITE on Speed Camera in Tor Star editorial pages, Nov. 22 Congratulations Paul I see the Toronto Star has published your letter criticizing the Ford governments banning speed cameras. I’m not sure If anyone within his circle of … Continue reading →

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PICKERING: Paul White dominates the Toronto Stary editorial page, Nov. 22 issue

He’s “THE MAN”….speaking out and dominating the Toronto Star editorial page, Saturday, Nov. 21.  

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PICKERING: Resident collapses upon hearing Pickering PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Pickering resident collapses after hearing latest Pickering PROPERTY TAX announcement. Councillors Brenner and Butt came to the rescue.  

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HEALTH: 8 Habits worth considering in your morning wakeup

AVOID YOUR PHONE 71% of Americans use their phones within 10 minutes of waking up. Using your phone early can: Make you more anxious Take away your focus Prepare your brain for getting easily distracted Give yourself a break of … Continue reading →

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R’s Desk: Another plea to reverse the Ford decision to ban speed cameras

This is an OPEN LETTER to Provincial Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy and Premier Dog Ford regarding the banning of speed cameras: ‘ OPEN LETTER To: Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP Doug Ford—Premier Dear Sirs, Our community of Fairport Beach in Pickering has been … Continue reading →

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PICKERING: Volunteering

Consider doing some VOLUNTEER work. There’s a lot of satisfaction in doing this kind of work, much self-gratification. You’ll enjoy it a lot.

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POLITICS: Dog Ford corrupt…is it possible?

Marit Stiles, provincial NDP leaders claims Dog Ford is corrupt. Can’t this label be applied to every politician to some extent, some worse than others? Stiles was ejected from the legislative chamber for her declaration but before I throw support … Continue reading →

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R’s DESK: Sign the petition against Dog Ford’s banning of speed cameras

To access and sign the petition, Click the link ->  SPEEDCAMERAPETITION

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