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My “latest posts” are listed below:

COURT DECISION: robot rights trump human – Can you believe this? We’re finally there….”Court decides robot rights trump human.” A woman in Philadelphia blocked the path of a food delivery robot. In 2020, the Pennsylvania legislature passed… … Continue reading →

The LAST JUROR, John Grisham – The LAST JUROR, John Grisham Synopsis John Grisham is best known for fast legal thrillers, but The Last Juror is a slower, more reflective novel. It returns to Ford County,… … Continue reading →

Aging Well Together Information & Active Living Fair – November 12, 2026 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex This is a free event focused on living your best life 55+ Talk with exhibitors, listen to… … Continue reading →

Pickering Waterfront in the fall for those who cannot visit – This gallery is presented for those folks who are unable to get out but know Pickering and used to enjoy Frenchman’s Bay area and the surrounding environs. Photos by Garry… … Continue reading →

From Ward 2 Regional Councillor Nancy Van Rooy – A message to all of Pickering…. As I close this chapter of my municipal campaign, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who stood behind me throughout… … Continue reading →

Did you lose the election? Determine why. – You lost the election. Do you know why? All the platitudes about courage, determination, effort and energy mean a pinch of raccoon dump. You lost. Why? Here are some notable… … Continue reading →

PICKERING ELECTION RESULTS – A election debrief and asssessment will be available soon. Meanwhile, congratulations to all the winners of the campaign. Your hard work, endless endeavours and tireless campaigning has achieved the success… … Continue reading →

Ashe’s motto: “Kiss my Ashe” ? – He makes $300+ a year. Do you think this affects your taxes? You bet it does. Ashe doesn’t care about you, or your tax situation. Taxes would be affected if… … Continue reading →

ATTN: All candidates and campaign teams – ATTN: All candidates and campaign teams V-Day has arrived, the campaigning is done. It’s in the hands of the voters now. BRAVOs and KUDOs are all that’s left.  ALL CANDIDATES… … Continue reading →

OUR PROJECTED WINNERS: Pickering Election 2026 – Pickering votes on Monday, October 26, 2026. Below are the szpin.ca editorial team’s projected winners. These are our projections, not official results. MAYOR Kevin Ashe REGIONAL COUNCILLORS Ward 1: Maurice… … Continue reading →

Frenchman’s Bay: Summary of City of Pickering Statement –   Frenchman’s Bay: Summary of City of Pickering Statement Source: City of Pickering news release, October 16, 2026 The City of Pickering says it has reached an important milestone toward… … Continue reading →

PICKERING TRAFFIC CONGESTION is now intolerable – Thank you for posting this extensive report of the Mayor’s forum. I was all dressed up and nowhere to go, because I couldn’t get across the 401 from either White’s… … Continue reading →

eScooters should be strictly regulated or outright banned by cities like Pickering – eScooters are incredibly dangerous and should banned or strictly regulated by municipalities. Some people have advocated better policing by police to manage and control users of eScooters. The police have… … Continue reading →

Neighbourhoods as they should be – A smashing success again this year! Once again, Elisabeth Hazelton and her team, most notably Karen Benjamin-Francis, and many other assistants hosted another very successful block party. Well over 100… … Continue reading →

Opinion: Some Canadians deserve special salutes – It’s a great country with some ‘iffy’ Canadians ! We salute the special people of Alberta and Quebec. We wish you would separate but you’re not taking any part of… … Continue reading →