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Ward 1 – many candidates, very strong campaigners
The constituency to watch for excitement, rock solid campaigning and effective efforts by almost every one of the candidates…. James BLAIR Blair’s name is not familiar to many Pickering voters though he made a great showing in the 2022 elections, … Continue reading
Ward 2 – winner and also rans
This constituency has a couple of experienced incumbents and then some very strong newcomers who may scare the pants off of the incumbents…. Linda COOK Incumbent, solid councillor in terms of attendance and known office performance; maybe presumptuously late to … Continue reading
Ward 3 – winner
Two candidates… Shaheen BUTT Incumbent councillor, knows how to pull the campaign ropes, campaigns everywhere at evern event. Safe bet to win. Nada RAYKUMAR An unknown from local national community reputedly known for bias, prejudice and misogyny. Likely in it … Continue reading
Mayoralty race – Who’ll win; who’s wasting time and money
If the election were held today, this is how the race for Mayor would finish. Kevin ASHE Incumbent, clean record publically, personable, ubiquitous and glad hands everyone, deep war chest, supported by many. Lisa ROBINSON Well known, much exposure, liberal … Continue reading
CLEANING: Cleaning with vinegar
To clean surfaces with vinegar, spray, let sit for a few minutes, then polish clean.
ELECTIONS: Door-to-door campaigning leads to success
A comment about door-t0-door campaigners…. I prefer meeting my candidates face to face. So those who come to my door are more appreciated than any others. I would hope that all the Ward 1 candidates would knock on my door. … Continue reading
PICKERING: DARS Executive Director launches commentary column in Pickering media
A Home Is More Than Four Walls By Margaret Eskins Executive Director DARS Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support When someone has experienced homelessness, the damage is rarely limited to not having a place to sleep. Homelessness can disrupt health, education, employment, … Continue reading
The $266 Million Question: Pickering’s Seaton Recreation Complex Budget
A summary of Ward 2 candidate John Meloche’s budget commentary on the proposed Seaton Recreation Complex & Library, August 14, 2026. Why This Matters Pickering is growing, and Seaton is a major part of that growth. New residents need recreation … Continue reading
Pickering residents deserve to be better informed about our taxes
John Meloche, a candidate for council in the elections in Pickering, launches a series about taxes in Pickering. He writes: [Where is Pickering heading financially — and are taxpayers getting the full picture? I’m launching a new series taking a … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY: Smart phones are destroying our brains
Andrew MacDougall, Toronto Star contributor, writes a thought provoking article about how technology is eroding our brains. The article explains that the speed of technology and it delivery of truncated information conditions our brains to deal with small chunks of … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY: Computer discussion and assistance with no jargon
ATTN: Computer users…. When I started using computers many years ago, decades really, I struggled. There were few people around to help. That picture has really changed in the last few years. Help is readily available in many places from … Continue reading