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HEALTH: Ontario and Canada food and product recalls
HEALTH: Beef burgers sold in Canada recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
PICKERING: Four-tower project will decimate Pickering’s pastoral persona. What do you think?
Resident comment: Traffic congestion along the Kingston Rd. corridor is already out of control at times. There is no possible way to widen or add lanes to Kingston Rd., infrastructure improvements will be impossible and costs for any improvements will … Continue reading
FRIEDMAN, Jane: author, writer, blogger
A really interesting and worthwhile source of information if you are a writerr. Jane Friedman’s Electric Speed newsletter is essential reading for writers and publishers navigating the rapidly changing world of digital media. With decades of experience spanning traditional publishing, … Continue reading
MONTHLY UPDATE
It is very important elected official keep their constituents informed. We have asked the listed elected officials to submit an update as to what they have been involved in or whatever update they feel constituents should be informed [Click -> … Continue reading
NFL PLAYOFFS 2025…as I pick ’em…based on gut, not stats
Avid NFL fan here. I have been an active and avid NFL fan for over 40 years. Next week, we narrow down the competitors. Here are my choices for next weekend. If you are an NFL fan and want to … Continue reading
IOFFE, Julia: author, journalist
Click IMAGE to access link Julia has authored a fascinating book, MOTHERLAND, about the women in Russia and their history. Russian women have been at the forefront of the feminist movement, from being among the very first women in the … Continue reading
QUESTIONS to pose to the OPG execs re “Spending big on nuclear”
10 Critical Questions for Ontario Power Generation Executives Cost and Financial Transparency Given that recent nuclear projects in Georgia, Finland, and France experienced cost overruns of 2x, 4x, and 7x their original budgets respectively, what specific safeguards and accountability mechanisms … Continue reading
ANTI side to the “Spending big on nuclear”
The Case AGAINST Ontario’s Nuclear Investment Catastrophic Cost Overruns Are the Global Norm Nuclear projects worldwide consistently suffer massive budget overruns, averaging double the original estimates Recent examples paint a grim picture: Vogtle plant (Georgia): Over 2x budget Olkiluoto plant … Continue reading
PRO side of the topic “Spending big on nuclear”
The Case FOR Ontario’s Nuclear Investment Meeting Massive Energy Demands with Reliable Power Ontario faces a 75% increase in electricity demand over 25 years—equivalent to adding four and a half Torontos to the grid Nuclear power uniquely delivers massive amounts … Continue reading
SUMMARY of the Basic Article
Ontario’s Nuclear Gamble: A $73 Billion Bet on Clean Energy The Investment Ontario has committed over $73 billion to nuclear energy, with potential costs exceeding $100 billion as the province plans to triple its nuclear generation capacity. Major projects include … Continue reading
PICKERING: *** Sometimes PICKERING politics makes you wonder… ***
Pickering Municipal Politics: A Call for Greater Understanding Pickering voters elected a mayor and six councillors to represent them. Currently, only five councillors are actively serving. This raises important questions about representation and governance that deserve thoughtful examination. The Lisa … Continue reading →