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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
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
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
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 →