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PICKERING: Invitation skate at Don Beer arena, 11.29.25
Neighbour-Led Holiday Skate — Invitation for Lynn Heights Residents One of our Lynn Heights neighbours has kindly invited our community to join them for a free holiday skate event, and we’re happy to help share the invitation. Please note: This … Continue reading
PICKERING: *** $27 billion refurbishment *** like polishing the guillotine blade
Many Pickering residents have expressed concern, even fear, about the ongoing operation of the Pickering Nuclear Power Generating station. “Dumb and stupid idea” – Joe P., Pickering resident “Stupid and dangerous” – Mike B., Pickering resident “Amazing government shortedness in … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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