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HEALTH: Persistent cough, walking pneumonia, COVID 19
A persistent cough is a malady that should be examined by your doctor. Pickering resident Dr. Kristina Ramgobin writes about coughs, walking pneumonia, COVID 19 and more. Read more -> RAMGOBIN
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LINKS to GOVT OFFICES: Municipal, Regional, Provincial & Federal
Municipal & Regional Abilities Centre Accessible Pickering Ajax Pickering News Advertiser AjaxPickering.ca City of Pickering City of Pickering Budgets Community Care Durham Community Links Driven Durham Region School Board Durham Region Transit Durham Hospice Durham Region Unemployment Help … Continue reading
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AH in WH: Building ‘Team Tyrants’… many very dangerous selections
TO READ DETAILS ABOUT ANY OF THE LISTED CABINET NOMINEES/APPTEES, click -> TCABINET __________ The AH in the WH is compiling his staff, some of whom have questionable ethics, dubious moral values and a lack of principles… ones I would … Continue reading
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T****’s THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
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ONTARIO-CANADA: FOOD RECALLS
Precautions and awareness are crucial when it comes to RECALLS by manufacturers and food retailers.Here are the latest recalls in Ontario and in Canada -> RECALLS
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OTTAWA CHEQUES: Federal cheques are scheduled in this article; nothing mentioned about postal strike
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds…but thoughts about a pay increase….well, that’s another story. Hey, posties gotta eat! Details about government cheques -> CHEQUES
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FARMERS’ ALMANAC: Winter’s lookin’ bad but Florida looks worse!
When it comes to southern Ontario, the Farmers’ Almanac has bad news for us, a colder than normal winter. The coldest periods will be in early December, early and late January and late February. Snowfall will be above average … Continue reading
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BATTLE OF AGES: TYSON vs PAUL BOX MATCH – Spectacular staging for a disappointing event; apologies come from NETFLIX for broadcast glitches
NETFLIX tried to present the spectacle of the decade. It failed but only because it was swamped. The idea of the production was pure Hollywood. The event was spectacular. The live AT&T arena, 70,000 huge. The attending celebrities, Hollywood’s biggest … Continue reading
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Veteran banner program celebrates 10 banner years
Source: Lisha Van Nieuwenhove, with Tish MacDonald, UXBRIDGE COSMOS As soon as they go up, Uxbridge knows it’s on the downward slope of the year. The banners – each with a black and white photograph and a name emblazoned … Continue reading
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A TIME TO KILL, John Grisham
Engaging, entertaining and much more. This book is a pleasure to read on all counts. The narrative is polished prose at its finest, eliciting emotions and feelings from the reader with the turn of every page.
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AH in WH: How American companies donate politically
HOW AMERICAN COMPANIES DONATE POLITICALLY Over 70% to T**** Chik Fillet Dairy Queen Dominos Pizza Dunkin Donuts Enterprise Folgers9/91) Geico Hanes Harris Teeter Hush Puppies McDonald’s Most cruise lines) Publix Safeway Target Under Armour Walgreens Split but mostly the Dems … Continue reading
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THANK YOU: Poppy Campaign great success, THANK YOU
Thank you donors who contributed to my Poppy/Canadian Legion campaign. You helped raise a couple of hundred dollars for the campaign. I have sent what I received to the Canadian Legion, Br. 606. As I close the POPPY CAMPAIGN for … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Prepare yourself….Whitby property taxes increase…Pickering’s next???
Pickering taxpayers, prepare yourselves. Mayor Roy, Whitby, just passed a three time tax increase to her electorate using the “strong mayors’ power” and Pickering will surely follow. By the looks of it, Whitby residents will be getting 5+% tax increases … Continue reading
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LOBLAWs: Oh woe is me !
Oh woe is me! Loblaw’s earns less in third quarter last year. It’s suffering. Total revenue was $18.4 Billion, earnings edged up a mere $273 million in that period. We should be sending Galen Weston a condolence card? Click for … Continue reading
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AH in WH: Gaetz is another dangerous tyrant in the cabinet
Source: Dan Rather, retired CBS news broadcaster The 42-year-old now former congressman worked in private practice for only a few years before winning a seat in the Florida legislature. He’s never spent a day as a prosecutor, but he has … Continue reading
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AH IN WH: AH’s off the hook again as Special Counsel Jack Smith to resign
Special Counsel Jack Smith successfully brought two cases up against T****, mishandling of govt documents and against T’s efforts to overturn his election 2020 loss. Too many delays stalled the conviction. T**** will kill the investigation by firing Smith … Continue reading
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AH in WH: Kid Rock offers a peace branch to election losers
Kid Rock ain’t my kind of musical celebrity. In my view, the guy is ‘far out weird,” and there are probably a lot of people who would agree with me in that view. However, after reading the TorStar columnist Vinay … Continue reading
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MYTHS: About Winter Tires
Busting Winter Tire Myths AS SOON AS THE TEMPERATURE consistently dips below 7 C, it’s time to change to winter tires, says Ryan Peterson. We asked CAA Club Group’s manager of automotive services to help debunk some common —and dangerous … Continue reading
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IMPAIRED DRIVERS: They’re out to kill you!
RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT IMPAIRED DRIVING [Drive as if the driver next to you is impaired] Increase in Impaired Driving Charges The percentage of drivers in Ontario charged with impaired driving rose from 3% in 2022 to 5% in 2024. Holiday … Continue reading
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REMEMBRANCE DAY Ceremony: For those who could not attend
Not everyone could attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony. This post is for those who were unable to attend one. [Thank you Reg R.] [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/REMEMBRANCE-CEREMONY-Elsewwhere.pdf” title=”REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY Elsewwhere”]
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HEALTH: Which fruit is not good for the liver?
You just can’t win! Now fruit is bad for you. Watermelon, no less. Many of us ate watermelon by the loads because it had zero calories. Now read that it is no good for you. Next, you’ll reading that breath … Continue reading
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AH in WH: Am I that wrong in my views of T****?
I can’t get rid of the anxiety and fear. Am I wrong to feel this way about T****? I just can’t stop thinking this man is evil, a villain and will lead us into perdition the way Hitler led so … Continue reading
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A REBUTTAL TO “AH in WH: Why such an AH as T**** won”
You likely should read this article -> WHY first to understand some logical arguments as to why such an AH as T**** won the US ELECTION. I would like to put this topic to rest…so I have one last comment … Continue reading
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PRODUCTIVITY: Digital Tools to help you keep organized and on top of things
A couple of years ago, I stumbled across a writer/blogger/influencer, JANE FRIEDMAN, and now her columns, articles and updates are part of my regular updating of my computer information. One example of her useful tidbits is her “DIGITAL TOOLS for … Continue reading
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PICKERING: SEPT Expense Reports – Mayor and Councillors
CLICK to view the SEPT Expense Reports of the Mayor and Councillors: ASHE $7500 _______________________ BRENNER $2000 BUTT $1200 COOK $1400 NAGY $1700 PICKLES $5600 ROBINSON $4300
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AH in WH: Why such an AH as T**** won
The majority has spoken. They made their choice and as incredible, unbelievable and wrong as it may be, it is the democratic result. T**** should never win an election, not even as dog catcher let alone the President of the … Continue reading
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AH in WH: Meet the new WH Chief of Staff, Susan Wiles
Susie Wiles She is the daughter of NFL player and sportscaster Pat Summerall Her political career spans decades, starting in the 1970s when she worked for New York Representative Jack Kemp in Washington Wiles worked on Ronald Reagan’s campaign … Continue reading
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PICKERING: 55+ ACTIVE LIVING FAIR, a smashing success
Once again, this year’s Active Living Fair was a great success! The City of Pickering organizes the fair to celebrate its 55+ community and offers attendees a wealth of information about active living and wellness. Pickering’s Mayor, Kevin Ashe, … Continue reading
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AH in WH: a Canadian’s discouraging word after the recent USA election
So glad the US elections are over for another 4 years, even though the midterms happen every 2 years. The people have spoken. It doesn’t matter what we think north of the border. We get inundated with American news channels … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Are you joking?
Are they joking? OPG or City of Pickering: ALERT SYSTEM…did you hear it? Did you receive an alert? The alerts may have been done by phone. Did you get a phone alert? Imagine an emergency and this kind of nuclear … Continue reading
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AH in WH: What did you expect?
Could 70+ million Americans be mentally challenged? How can you explain over 70+ voting for T****? American voters: very dissatisfied with current national situation or just plain [politically incorrect]? Consider who they elected: A 78-year-old convicted felon Convicted felon found … Continue reading
AH in WH: and here it goes….DOJ says criminal charges pursuit against T**** to be halted
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AH in WH: Let the pardoning begin….
He can’t start the pardoning processes until after the inauguration, an upcoming day of infamy for American history. An then the AH will start…..
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AH in WH: Pardons for convicted felons
AH will launch procedures to pardon all convicted felons associated with his autocracy, himself first.
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AH in WH: Pardon for Ivanka Trump
Guaranteed a pardon, Ivanka Trump
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AH in WH: Pardon coming for Jared Kushner
Guaranteed a pardon, Jared Kushner, 2025
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AH in WH: Pardon coming for Eric Trump
Guaranteed pardon, Eric Trump, 2025
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AH in WH: Pardon for Donald Trump Jr.
Guaranteed pardon, Donald Trump Jr., 2025
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AH in WH: Pardons coming for Michael Cohen
Served jail time, but the boy’s gonna be pardoned soon, 2025
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AH in WH: Pardons coming for Roger Stone
Multiple pardons for Roger Stone, already convicted, but to be pardoned soon.
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AH in WH: Pardon Rudy Giuligiani
Giuligani’s been convicted many times over now….but his pardons are coming….January 2025
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AH in WH: Pardon for Steve Bannon
To be pardoned. Steve Bannon…class A boar !
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T****: A very sad comment of the American society.
Devil personification wins the White House Maybe only one persona has committed more sins than this absolute jerk, the devil himself…and…more than 68 million Americans elected him. The American way Americans are known for resurrecting criminals as their political leaders. … Continue reading
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MY VIEW: POPPY CAMPAIGN
Recently I wrote a note to elected representatives regarding the Poppy Campaign which was having dismal results. One recipient saw my note as offensive; that I was shaming reps for not donating. I apologized. However, I want to take back … Continue reading
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FOOD: The best potato chips
Potato chips should be an occasional treat. They are not health food but they are hard to resist. Taken from an American source, the conclusion about which brand of potato chips is from LAY’s. We have LAY’s in Canada and … Continue reading
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HEALTH: Ageing in a digital world
You live in a digital world. Adapt or be left behind. Ageing in the Digital Era Our world is becoming increasingly digitalized. More and more services move online everyday. ‘Offliners’ risk being excluded and isolated in an era that embraces … Continue reading
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HEALTH: Fall precautions, toppling over, happen in a blink
Taking a stand against falls November is Fall Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the risks of falls. Falls are a significant health concern for older adults, as they can lead to injuries, loss of independence, and a … Continue reading
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15-year-old girl threatens to “shoot up school” in Ajax
No longer as bewildering and surprising as it once was…. No editorial proselytizing telling people what they are doing wrong in our society. I am at the end of my rope on this. Read the full story -> Shoot_em_up
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An open letter to the CBC national TV network
The two national broadcasting networks, CBC and CTV, do not have reporters wearing poppies. Pursuing this, the national Royal Legion explained that wear a poppy is personal. Maybe the networks have a schedule, namely Nov. 1st. The BBC reporters all … Continue reading
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PICKERING: High Speed Train station not happening in Pickering
Too bad Councillors Nagy and Cook it looks like Pickering still will not get a new train station if Canada and the federal government, not the municipality of Pickering, ever give the go ahead to build a new high-speed rail system between … Continue reading
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Difficult to understand, even harder to believe
Hard to understand or believe… CBC TV journalists reporting the news at this time of the year and not wearing a poppy. No one…not Adrienne Arseneau, not Ian Hanamansingh, none of the subordinate … Continue reading
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PAY IT FOWARD: I got touched by a ‘good samaritan’ paying it foward
I was at a coffee shop this morning for coffee with a war veteran. As we stepped up, 2nd in line, the young man in front of us stepped aside saying, “Go ahead. Order.” We ordered but when we went … Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: Reduce your risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s – Exercise your brain – visit “www.thebrewsterblock.com”
We all want to avoid being afflicted by dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is no guaranteed way to prevent these maladies. However, research has shown that their risk is reduced greatly by using the brain, exercising it as much as you … Continue reading
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PICKERING: ***addendum added*** Amazing, getting away with criminal misconduct if you’re in ‘high places?’
Meet Durham Police Deputy Chief Chris Kirkpatrick, stunt drive, street racer in school zones. ______________________ Kirkpatrick was caught speeding, a few times, 28 kmh over the school zone limit and and 108 kmh in a 50 kmh zone days later. … Continue reading
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PICKERING: FALL FLING..great weather, great crowds, smashing success…kudos to Councillors Nagy and Brenner
Pickering’s event by the waterfront, “FALL FLING,” ended on its second weekend of flinging and its last day was a tremendous success and celebration. Mother Nature gave the attendees the right fall weather, sunny and moderate temperatures, so it was comfortable … Continue reading
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AGE PROGRESSION: A self-portrait ??
Watch how the climb down changes through the decades of aging.
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CONTEST: A COMPARISON of Commemorative Street Banners of Uxbridge vs. Pickering
Kudos to both cities, Uxbridge and Pickering, for their street lamp commemorations of our fallen military veterans. This is a comparison set of questions about the Uxbridge vs Pickering streetlamp Remembrance Banners. Which City highlights the fallen soldier more emphatically? … Continue reading
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KUDOS to Cities of Uxbridge and Pickering for their wonderful civic spirit
Kudos to the City of Uxbridge and its Region; Kudos also to the City of Pickering for following suit. On a recent Sunday drive, I had the good fortune of stopping in the Uxbridge, ON. What a wonderful surprise! … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Pickering remembers Canada’s fallen veterans
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PICKERING: CRIMSON ART DISPLAY unveiling
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CANADIAN LEGION Br. 606 – Some information, notes, and notices from the Branch 606
Some notifications, notes and messages from the local branch of the Canadian Legion ______________________ The Remembrance Day commemorative banners depicted above fly from 56 street lamps in downtown Pickering. The City of Uxbridge has hundreds as they fly them throughout … Continue reading
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REMEMBRANCE DAY: Create your own DIGITAL POPPY
After you donate, they send you a response to creating a DIGITAL POPPY. A nice result.
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R’s Desk: Interaction with a very angry Pickering citizen at the Crimson Inflorescence art
Sad what ageing does to some people. I bumped into an example of this sadness when….I was entering the Esplanade Park the day the Crimson Inflorescence art display was being installed. I was just about to step onto the wide … Continue reading
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R’s Desk: Safeguard your automobile
Insurance companies premiums will increase soon. Delay the inevitable by safeguarding your car as best as you can. Garage? Parked close to garage door? Front to door? Locked doors? Empty insides?
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PICKERING: Interstaff communication, typical personability of City of Pickering
The City of Pickering deserves some praise for how it develops and consolidates the ‘personability’ of the City even as it grows. One of the many commendable and gratifying aspects of the City of Pickering is the personability of its … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Crimson Inflorescence by Linfeng Zhou
Crimson Inflorescence Source: Glen Hendry, InDurham Art in Pickering’s Esplanade Park The City of Pickering unveiled a commemorative display in its Esplanade Park. “Crimson Inflorescence,” created by Vancouver artist, Linfeng Zhou, as inspired by Dr. John McCraie’s famous poem … Continue reading
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WINTER: Prepare Your Car for Winter
Prepare Your Car for Winter Source: Lifehacker Winter is right around the corner, and while you may be stocking up on cozy sweaters and taking steps to rid your house of drafts, you also need to do a few things … Continue reading
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ONT GOVT: NEWS RELEASE Ontario Reducing Costs for Future Homeowners
Province prioritizing affordability for families by unveiling plan to fix “last mile” barriers October 21, 2024 Ministry of Energy and Electrification TORONTO –The Ontario government is removing barriers that slow the construction of new homes and businesses … Continue reading
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AGEING BETTER FAIR
Attend the annual AGING BETTER FAIR presented by the City of Pickering 55+ committee: Vendor Booths 1 Accessibility Advisory Committee Tim Higgins thiggins@pickering.ca 2 Age Friendly Consulting Debra Sayewick ds@agefriendlyconsulting.ca 3 55+ Welcome Table 55+ Committee Members 4 Access … Continue reading
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The Szpinner COMMEMORATIVE NEWSLETTER
The November issue of The Szpinner newsletter will be a special Commemorative Edition, a limited edition with many Remembrance Day pages, stories and memorabilia and dedications to all Canadian armed forces veterans. For your automatically sent copy, make an $10 … Continue reading
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HOME SAFETY: Safeguard your home series
This is a series of posts about FIRE SECURING your home. A fire will absolutely destroy everything in your home. Fire also endangers the lives of your family, if not by the flames, then by the smoke. Read the series … Continue reading
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SCAMS: Another scam associated with your phone
The article from Lifehacker, see below, discusses a new AI scam that has emerged, leveraging advanced technology to deceive individuals. Here are the key points: Nature of the Scam: Scammers are utilizing generative AI to create highly convincing impersonations of … Continue reading
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EDITORIAL: Is it time to shut off electronic devices?
There’s just too much information being blasted at you endlessly. Maybe it’s time to shut off all our electronic devices. The news is endless sensationalism: crime, war, violence, everywhere and endlessly. Not only is it fatiguing and very tiring but … Continue reading
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St. Paul’s on the Hill FOOD BANK needs your donations
The Pickering Food Bank, St. Paul’s on the Hill Community Food Bank, needs your help – will you help? I willingly donate to our local food bank whenever I can, though I am unhappy with food banks on principle. Food banks … Continue reading
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#11 HOLIDAY FIRE SAFETY: extra care and caution is crucial during holiday times
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#10 SMOKING: many fires are blamed on careless smoking
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#9 CANDLES: use candles with care and careful monitoring
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#8 ELECTRONIC DEVICES: monitor their use, keep updated and maintain them
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#7 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT: used throughout the home, must be maintained and monitored
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#6 SPACE HEATERS: convenient but very dangerous unless monitored and maintained
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$5 COOKING: the kitchen is the center of fire risks
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He’s a “mad man!” ______________ This will be the last post about this mad man. He gets too much attention already and though he is completely mad, nearly half of Americans believe in him and support him. That says something … Continue reading
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#4 CARBON MONOXIDE: you cannot smell or sense the deadly gas
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#3 FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING: escaping from an APARTMENT or a HIGH RISE
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#2 FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING: make a FIRE ESCAPE PLAN and test and practice it
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#1 – SMOKE ALARMS: install, test and maintain SMOKE ALARMS in your home
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MP NOMINATIONS: PICKERING-BROOKLIN CONSERVATIVE RIDING
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POPPY: Your source for everything POPPY
Please find latest flyer below. We thank you for your continued support. The Royal Canadian Legion Contact us at: shop@legion.ca or toll free at 1-888-301-2268. Visit the Poppy Store: www.poppystore.ca CLICK POSTER TO ACCESS THEIR WEBSITE:
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MUHAMMAD ALI: Prescient words from the Boxing GOAT (Greatest of all time) Champ
The late Muhammad Ali, World Boxing legend, gave this answer in an interview, when he was under pressure to go and fight in Vietnam, or else be imprisoned, which actually happened. “I’m not going to duck. I’m not burning any … Continue reading
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SCAM ALERT: BRUSHING Scams as we enter holiday season
The Holidays are Coming and So Are Brushing Scams It’s not even Halloween yet, but believe it or not, the holiday shopping season is coming, and it will be here before you know it. And we want to help keep … Continue reading
Pickering “ZONING By-law” change proposal
Residents of Pickering should be aware that different areas of Pickering have various Zoning designations and these designations were made for specific reasons. Our Council looks like it wants to change these designations to one designation for all of Pickering, … Continue reading
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Some ideas, tasks, jobs you might consider for your home or yourself.
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Some companies i like dealing with, others, not so much and others, not at all
There are some companies I like dealing with, others, not so much and others, I hate dealing with them at all. Check out my list at -> BIZ
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CANDIDATE: NANCY VAN ROOY
Website: votevanrooymp.ca
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CANDIDATE: RUCHI WALI
Introducing Ruchi Wali: Your Local Pickering-Brooklin Nomination Candidate for Member of Parliament from the Conservative Party of Canada A Commitment to Community and Excellence Ruchi Wali, a seasoned business consultant with over 20 years of global experience, is seeking … Continue reading
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POINT-COUNTERPOINT: something smells in the State of Denmark…oops, Ontario?
Jacob Hoggard not guilty of Northern Ontario sexual assault _________________ Democracy and our justice system has rules and guidelines. You may not like the outcome, but it is the majority speaking. You have to hope you are in that faction, … Continue reading
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SCAM ALERT: ANOTHER ONE….PARKING VIOLATION PAYABLE ONLINE (Clarington, Durham Region)
Scammers dream up new schemes faster that Carter making Liver Pills. No municipality in the Durham Region collects fines in this manner and none puts notices directing one to pay this way on your windshield. It’ a SCAM !
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EDITORIAL: Is censorship alive, well and well-developed in the City of PICKERING?
Recently a news source, REBEL NEWS, wrote a piece claiming censorship of the City of Pickering. This is a rebuttal of that “news story.” _____________ Is the City of Pickering located in the Dominion of Canada — or the Democratic … Continue reading
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PPL: PICKERING LIBRARY OCTOBER Calendar
The Pickering Public Library is a tremendous source of information, entertainment and connectivity with others. Explore all the events the PPL is offering for the Month of OCTOBER.
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Doc Szpinner: Next time you have trouble with my website….
The next time you have trouble with my website, “TRY REFRESHING THE PAGE” _______________ Refreshing a page? When you refresh a page, you’re essentially telling your browser to fetch the latest version of the webpage from the server. This can … Continue reading
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RCRA CORN ROAST: Great weather, great corn, great people, great community
The First Rougemount Community and Recreation Association Annual Corn Roast was held on a beautifully sunny fall day, Saturday. September 28th in the Rouge Valley Parkette in Pickering. So many words of thanks A huge thank you to Tianos … Continue reading
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NEWSLETTER: The SZPINNER – OCT 2024
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FOOD BANK: needs your donations and support
Help us feed our hungry…
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Words of Wisdom from Ruth Coghill
Dear Richard Since my last update, we have entered a new season. Welcome autumn! September brings new beginnings, programs start up, schools and universities open doors to this year’s students, Bible studies gather again, and so much more. Very soon our … Continue reading
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SCAM ALERT: CAA PHISHING SCAM ALERT
Recently, the CAA has been running a promotional giveaway for a car emergency kit. It’s a scam whereby scammers are trying to get your credit card information. Do not respond to this scam. If you want to follow it up to … Continue reading
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OBITUARY: Mara King
KING, MARA MARIA (nee BONUCCHI) It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Mara King, of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Ontario, on September 22 at the age of 73. … Continue reading
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HEALTH: PAIN ALLEVIATION AND MANAGEMENT
Suffering from chronic pain, never ending pain? The number of Canadians suffering chronic, endless pain is huge and they spend in excess of $4 billion dollars annually pursuing pain relief, reduction and/or management. McMaster University has an ongoing study and … Continue reading
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POLITICS: Do you really want this kind of a politician as your Prime Minister?
Here’s the message I got from this Canadian politician who has dreams of becoming the next Prime Minister of Canada….. “Richard, did you see what just happened? Jagmeet Singh just voted against our NON-CONFIDENCE motion to keep Trudeau in power. … Continue reading
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ALBATROSS by Terry Fallis
Albatross Terry Fallis Fallis, the Stephen Leacock of our times, maybe. But not with his latest work, Albatross. With this novel, ‘philanthropist,’ ‘humanitarian’ may be more appropriate labels. Synopsis Phys ed teacher, Bobbie Davenport does some physical measurements on … Continue reading
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NEWS BULLSH*T Meter
We have reached the point. Either turn off the NEWS completely or use your personal BULL SH*T Meter to gauge the possible veracity of what is being reported. Here are some stories reported on the news recently. Think about the … Continue reading
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Comic book fan? Love the old funnies and their media? You’ll love the new version at this event.
Looking for a fun library activity / event to attend that’s very close to home, join us at The Whitby FanCon Show Saturday, October 5 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Merchandise on sale: author signed copies of their graphic novels … Continue reading
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CANADA POLITICS: Canadians facing a very difficult election
The next election in Canada may be one of the most difficult ones for Canadian voters. Their list of choices for Prime Minister is a list of ‘unwantables.’ Pierre Poilievre bashes, lambasted and criticizes the government with no constructive policy … Continue reading
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PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY: CEO Jackie Flowers heard us and listened….
CEO of the PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY listens! We touted how CEO Jackie Flowers was constructive, progressive and forward thinking. The right person for the executive office of the PPL. And we were right…. OVEE is the innovative new program being … Continue reading
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JUNIOR’S WAS A GUEST ON STEPHEN COLBERT LATE SHOW, TONIGHT, MON 23RD
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be making his U.S. late-night television debut on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert Monday night as his government faces a possible non-confidence motion at some point this week. For Torstar story, click -> He ‘performed’ very well, smooth, … Continue reading
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The Toronto Star agrees with “Woe is me” regarding the need for PASSIONATE CIVIL DEBATE even in these difficult times.
Toronto Star Subscribers/readers will be very pleased to see the major renovation the Star has presented to its Saturday edition: “OPINION Weekly” section. Opinions, commentaries, and short writeups from select writers are published in the section to spark deeper consideration … Continue reading
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Woe is me…We must find hope, life savers, rafts, something to latch on to
Each morning, it sounds like the world is getting worse. Murder, violence, aggression, war, abuse, hunger, poverty, homelessness…it never stops. And just when you think there’s a pause in this erosion and deterioration of our world, another mentally deranged shooter … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Integrity Commissioner’s report regarding complaints against Councillor Lisa Robinson; A FINAL WORD?
The Integrity Commissioner’s report is very lengthy and can be read in full by clicking the link: The best way to read the report is to: Read the groupings as set by Mayor Ashe early in the report: Then, chose … Continue reading
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PICKERING: CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Sept, 23, 7pm (City Hall Pickering)…see agenda item #1
The first item on the agenda for this Council meeting will deal with: Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report Regarding Complaints against Councillor Robinson, September 17, 2024 The Integrity Commissioner’s Report is very lengthy. To read it in full, START AT PAGE … Continue reading
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PICKERING: LISA ROBINSON, suspended without pay, again
Something’s wrong in the state of Denmark, oops, Durham! She’s in the headlines again, suspended without pay for 90 days. Something’s really wrong with either Councillor Robinson or the City of Pickering Council. Are these people adults or are they … Continue reading
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PICKERING: Public Information Centre – Pickering’s Official Plan Review: Pickering Forward
Public Information Centre (PIC) – Pickering’s Official Plan Review: Pickering Forward The City of Pickering will be hosting two upcoming public information centres (PICs) as part of Pickering’s Official Plan Review (“Pickering Forward”). The topic for these PICs will be … Continue reading
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From Fermo’s Desk: Do you need help with your pet? Pickering Animal Services may have some assistance for you and your pet
Do you need help with your pet? Food ? Behaviour training ? Pickering Animal Services may offer you some assistance for you and your pet. Announcement from Pickering Animal Services Pickering Animal Services recognizes that a deep connection with pets … Continue reading
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PICKERING: PICKERING taxpayers, foolish? Pretty dumb when it comes to paying for Councillor trips without questions
You just paid $3000 for a councillor’s trip to England. You paid another $2500 for a conference trip expense for a councillor supposedly ‘suspended’ from duties. These are questionable expenses from the view of the taxpayers, who should know about … Continue reading →