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A shout out to all campaign volunteers from Priya Vadivel
With a special shout out to her own volunteers, Prya Vadivel wishes to give a general shout of appreciation to ALL VOLUNTEERS who are working so hard to make the Pickering Election as successful as it can be.
Platforms, Info & Websites
KEVIN ASHE JAMES BLAIR MAURICE BRENNER SHAHEEN BUTT LINDA COOK DOUG CORNELL STACEY LEPINE-FISHER JOHN MELOCHE ABDULLAH MIR MARA NAGY DAVID PICKLES LISA ROBINSON SAM SNYDERS PRIYA VADIVEL NANCY VAN ROOY VINCE VIAPIANA ________________
*** CANDIDATES LIST *** AT A GLANCE
Some of the candidates below are linked to my most recent post. Click the name, if linked you will access that post. Armstrong, Walton ASHE, KEVIN BLAIR, JAMES BRENNER, MAURICE BUTT, SHAHEEN COOK, LINDA CORNELL, DOUG Cunningham, Emma De … Continue reading
*** PLACE YOUR BETS ***…campaign standing
[NOTE: Research is somewhat narrow with its basis neighbourhood and resident exchanges. Voters are urged to get to know their candidates first hand, meeting them in person where possible to interact and discuss issues directly. If the election were held … Continue reading
John Meloche Campaign Update – Two Very Busy Weeks in Ward 2 Pickering
From: John Meloche Campaign <john@meloche4pickering.ca> | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM John Meloche · Ward 2 — Pickering, Ontario A neighbour you know. A voice you can count on. Hi RICHARD SZPIN, I wanted to take a moment … Continue reading
PICKERING: Visiting the Waterfront for those who can’t
For those who are shut in or cannot visit the Pickering Waterfront physically, we invited you to visit digitally. ____________________ Photos by Garry Winsor
Some candidates show attention to detail
At one point, candidate Stacey Lepine Fisher, was criticiized as being an unfamiliar name in Ward 2. The criticism still stands based on talking with some Ward 2 residents/voters who expressed total unfamiliarity with the name. This is usually the … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY: About AI (Artificial Intelligence) – why use it?
Artificial Intelligence – use it or not? Use AI if you work with problems, need answers that Google fails to provide; need “someone” to bounce ideas off of. AI is like having a very intelligent person sitting beside you answer … Continue reading
PICKERING: Have Councillors have gone deaf; failed their citizens?
Pickering councillors have been warned repeatedly about the risks and problems with eScooters…the warnings have falleng on deaf ears. I have written about eScooters months ago, Now others are drawing attention to their risks and dangers. But the Councillor continue … Continue reading
STACEY LEPINE-FISHER Credentials
STACEY LEPINE-FISHER Professional Summary Demonstrated community leader with decades of proven experience serving families, educators, businesses, and non-profit organizations across Durham Region Track record of regional leadership focused on equity, child advocacy, economic development, and governance. Executive Leadership & Community … Continue reading
Get to know your candidates: JAMES BLAIR
James Blair — candidate for city councillor, Ward 1, Pickering Key points▼ Teacher at Dunbarton High School running a 15-year Ministry of Education health and wellness training program; also operates a small agricultural/sharecropping business. Holds an MBA in Leadership and … Continue reading