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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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The SZPINNER DEC 2025 Issue

Dec 2025 issue

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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 →

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ONTARIO: Ont Secondary School rankings

You may have to scroll to view the SCHOOL RANKINGS…. Ontario’s Secondary Schools ranking

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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