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PICKERING: Tax increase in these difficult economic times…amazing !
Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering, Ajax, Clarington residents facing 6.04% increase in regional taxes Average municipal blended increase will be 4.6 per cent hike for 2026 Durham Region tax raise would lift taxes $18 per month for average homeowner in 2026 should … Continue reading
PICKERING: New Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rules in Effective Jan 1, 2026
We wanted to quickly share an important safety update from the City of Pickering and Pickering Fire Services. Starting January 1, 2026, new Ontario Fire Code rules will take effect requiring expanded use of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in homes and residential … Continue reading
PICKERING: Perhaps this is what people mean by ‘corruption’ in Pickering
The dept to which the City of Pickering, is involved with FGF Brands and the Skills Development Fund Training Stream may need investigation and public awareness. Millions of dollars have been exchanged. What quid pro quos are attached?
R’s DESK: Best tips to connect with a live person in a company answering system
Here are the key tips for reaching a LIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE by phone: Getting Through to a Human: Press zero on your keypad – many phone menus automatically route you to a CSR Stay silent – most phone menus … Continue reading
Remembrance Day: A read for all seasons
Charles Brown        Franz Stigler Twenty thousand feet above Germany, Charles Brown was bleeding out in his pilot’s seat. His B-17 bomber looked like someone had taken a sledgehammer to it. Bullet holes punched … Continue reading
PICKERING: DARS hits the jackpot at Casino Charity Gala
A lovely evening at the Mayors Gala held at the Pickering Casino. There were so many wonderful charities that are supported this very lavish event. Many that DARS considers valuable partners such at the community food bank, Lukes Place and … Continue reading
The SZPINNER DEC 2025 Issue
Dec 2025 issue
PICKERING: RCRA’s Caroling in the Park, Nov. 29
Rougemount Community & Recreation Association hits another home run in their work at unifying their neighbourhood: Caroling in the Park. Great spirit, great heart and a lot of enthusiasm on a gentle late fall day. Bravo and Kudos to RCRA … Continue reading
ONTARIO: Ont Secondary School rankings
You may have to scroll to view the SCHOOL RANKINGS…. Ontario’s Secondary Schools ranking
PICKERING: *** Municipal alerts*** not worth a pinch of coon…oops….salt
Ya ever wonder…. We get these warning alerts from the City of Pickering. What are supposed to do about them? Evacuate? How? Where? In what way? In what direction? Meanwhile, just heed the alarm and do what? At the very … Continue reading
POLITICS: Ford is adopting T****’s tactics…Kanada becoming increasingly like AmeriKa
One of these fellows is an actor posing as a comic, the other is a comic posing as a leader. First, the schmuck on the right changes the municipal divisions of Toronto. Then he takes over management of school boards. … Continue reading
STILES: provincial NDP leader, as full of hot air as any other politician
Recently, Stiles, leader of the provincial NDP party, accused Dog Ford of being corrupt. She never offered any corroborated evidence or substantial corroboration of the declaration. Numerous phone calls to her provincial office have led nowhere. We had high hopes … Continue reading