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POLITICS: The next time you hear a politician use the word ‘BILLION’
[The source for this information was the USA.] YOUR tax money The next time you hear a politician use the word ‘billion‘ in a casual manner, think about whether you want the ‘politicians’ spending YOUR tax money. A billion is … Continue reading
PICKERING: Farmers’ Market opens
MONEY: Finance information by the Ontario Ministry of Finance
Learn more about information sessions that can help you understand provincial taxes, tax credits and benefits. Click –> Min of Fin
PICKERING: Mayor Ashe, SUPERMAN!
Legislated bullying, thanks to Doggie Ford. Doggie Ford has done it again…extended the power of bullying. Now more mayors in the province have the power to increase the number of Ford supporters. Machiavelli could take lessons from the master of … Continue reading
The Geste of Lord Dougie and vassals John & Pete
THE GESTE OF EMPEROR DOUG FORD; or, DOUGIE’S GRAND ADVENTURES Fytte the First: Of Dougie in the Greenwood Attend and listen to my tale of a most crafty lord and the bold, heroic deeds he plans: his name is Dougie … Continue reading
PICKERING: Mayor Ashe responds about “Strong Mayor Powers”
Mayor Ashe’s Official Statement on Strong Mayor Powers sz102 Pickering, June 16, 2023 – “Today, the Government of Ontario expanded strong mayor powers to 26 of the province’s large and fast-growing municipalities, including the City of Pickering and all of … Continue reading
PICKERING: Councilor Brenner TOWN HALL, JULY 12, 7PM
sz103 On July 12/23 at 7pm Maurice Brenner will co-host the first of its kind Town Hall meeting outside. The co-host partner will be Paul White, President, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association The event will be held in the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Councillor Robinson’s message to Pickering residents
Councillor Lisa Robinson, Ward 1, has been the center of some controversy in regard to a number of issues. She has received support from some on these issues and also faced some heated opposition to her views regarding them. (sz104) … Continue reading
POLITICS: The Big Top of Queen’s Park has a clown duo now
Well, here goes…another class act. Dogg Ford first gives Mark Saunders a $200,000 a year job as Ont Science Centre advisor to Queen’s Park. Nice job if you can get….but first ya gotta buy a ticket to Ford’s special garden … Continue reading
PICKERING: HIGHLIGHTS of Councillor Brenner eNEWSLETTER
The June 23rd Brenner newsletter is presented in two forms: a link to the full version and a highlights only form displayed below. Original newsletter, click —> FULL NEWSLETTER below, the highlights version of Brenner’s eNEWSLETTER [This is a summary … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Meta decides to try bullying tactics against Canada
“We’re not paying for news we steal, so there!” Meta and Google corporations have been using news from Canadian media without compensation for years. The Canadian government has finally drawn the line in the sand passing a law making … Continue reading
COOKz: Diet dessert that’s worth it, in every way
Here’s a diet recipe that is worth it in every sense, easy-to-make, low in cost, low in calories and tasty too. BLUEBERRY DESSERT Ingredients blueberries 2 cups fresh blueberries 2.00 cups whole milk ricotta 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: Walking After Eating can benefit your health
Walking After Eating: Benefits and Downsides www.healthline.comhealthline.com The positive effects of exercise on health have been proven time and time again. In recent years, a growing trend in the health and fitness community has been to take a short walk … Continue reading
NEWS: Good old Ma BELL cuts off seniors without notice
Way to go Ma BELL! Bell cuts off seniors: Lastly on the Bell front, Global News has a story on a 95-year-old Toronto senior who had his landline phone service cut off by the company for several days. With no cellphones, … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: AGEING: How to age gracefully
How to age gracefully. Here are some tips from Dian Griesel, PhD: healthline: WellnessWire Be kind to your skin. Wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and stick to gentle skin care products. (Check out this list of beauty tips from older women … Continue reading
PICKERING: The city’s REFLECTIONS GARDEN, a ‘must visit’ place
The Reflections Garden is a public space for visitors to enjoy quiet moments of peaceful reflection. Located in the northeast corner of Esplanade Park, the garden is a city landmark that includes sensory plantings, accessible seating, a shaded structure, and … Continue reading
LETTERS: Comment from Courtney Park Writers group, 7-1-22
Hi Richard: I always truly enjoy your newsletters. They are chock full of such interesting tid-bits. And I love the fun graphics they always make me smile. And you are so supportive of authors. Your Book Shoppe is a neat … Continue reading
LETTERS: Comment from MML, 3-1-22
Hello Richard, In response to your March topic–“women”–let me tell you about a recent lecture series we heard. BALL–Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning recently sponsored a series of six lectures. The general topic was “Women in Academics” & each lecture … Continue reading
