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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
SPEAKERS CORNER: PAUL WHITE criticizes Dog Fraud re speed cameras
On PAUL WHITE on Speed Camera in Tor Star editorial pages, Nov. 22 Congratulations Paul I see the Toronto Star has published your letter criticizing the Ford governments banning speed cameras. I’m not sure If anyone within his circle of … Continue reading
PICKERING: Paul White dominates the Toronto Stary editorial page, Nov. 22 issue
He’s “THE MAN”….speaking out and dominating the Toronto Star editorial page, Saturday, Nov. 21.
PICKERING: Resident collapses upon hearing Pickering PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Pickering resident collapses after hearing latest Pickering PROPERTY TAX announcement. Councillors Brenner and Butt came to the rescue.