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EDITORIAL: Snow removal is a problem for all but…..
Joanna Johnson hoped her TikTok post would heat up Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier enough to just melt the snow out of her driveway. It never melted, but her driveway got cleaned. You will have to click various places of the … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: HEALTH: Exploring the benefits of MUSIC THERAPY for older adults
“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.” ― Plato, Philosopher Music is a safe, inexpensive strategy to support health … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: PRODUCTIVITY: DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME disrupts more than just sleep
Daylight Saving Time explained Source: New York Times, Alan Yuhas What is daylight saving time and why do we have it. When is it? Unlike other, Daylight Saving time is tied to a roving calendar day. Since 2007, the second … Continue reading
PICKERING: PICKLES Newsletter . . . OUTSTANDING
Regional Councillor, Ward 3, Dave Pickles has launched his first enewsletter and it is excellent.
EDITORIAL: AI’s: potential for unleashing evil Mr. Hydes
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde are two separate fictional characters in the book authored by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1886. They have differences in their mental, physical, and moral characteristics, and are often portrayed as being fundamentally incompatible with each … Continue reading
PICKERING: Mayor ASHE supports PM Ford’s destruction of Ontario Greenbelt
Ford govt’s continues the onslaught of provincial Greenbelt regardless of studies showing no need for this in some regions of the province begs many questions. Who is behind this push for Greenbelt destruction? Is developer money for Ford’s party behind … Continue reading
PICKERING: BRENNER Newsletter….very comprehensive
PICKERING: Councillor Brenner receives award
Congratulations! Bravo! Kudos! Congratulations Councillor Maurice Brenner for being recognized and awarded by the Ontario Govt (MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy) for his more than 25 years of service as municipal councillor in Pickering from 1985 – 2023 (except 2006-2016). Brenner has … Continue reading
PICKERING: Councillor ROBINSON newsletter
* * * NOTEZILLA digital post-it notes that beat all others, hands down
NOTEZILLA digital post-it notes that beat all others, hands down. NOTEZILLA is the best tool you can possibly add to your digital arsenal. NOTEZILLA is digital post-it notes on steroids. Writing about all the features of Notezilla is challenging because … Continue reading
PICKERING: Ward 1 – 3rd TOWN HALL, friendliest and very productive
Ward 1 councilors Maurice Brenner and Lisa Robinson hosted their third town hall March 16 and it may have been the best one yet. Kudos to the councilors for holding their town halls in changing locations to give more citizens … Continue reading
PICKERING: WARD 2, Town Hall, Mar. 20, 7pm, East Shore Comm. Cntre
Ward 2 Town Hall Mar. 20, 7 pm, East Shore Community Centre Guest speaker: Kyle Bentley Chief Building Inspector City of Pickering Main discussion: the Nautical Village.
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Benefits of drinking enough water
Reasons Why You Should Drink More Water Source: JOE lEECH, MS, HEALTHLINE Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Staying hydrated can help support physical performance, prevent headaches and constipation, and more. … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: City of Pickering needs to reassess how to keeps its population informed
Editorial The Ontario Government, the Durham Region and the City of Pickering need to go back to school to learn the fundamentals of information dissemination, especially in regard to the growing demographic of seniors. The publications and information material they … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Best way to show your doctor your medical information
How often have you been asked for your medical information, and medical history while visiting a medical practitioner or a clinic? If you use a cell phone or an iPad there’s an easy way to present the information to the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Spring Guide – Recreational activities
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: How to fall asleep when your mind won’t rest
Rein in racing thoughts with these calming, expert-backed strategies (no counting sheep required) Source: Joanne Chen, Consumer Reports
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: The dark side of daylight saving time
Why can an hour’s time change in spring disrupt our body, sleep, and mental health? By Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men’s Health Watch On March 12, most Americans and Canadians will observe the start of daylight saving time (DST) and “spring … Continue reading
