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ELECTIONS: Ward 1 – many candidates, very strong campaigners Now here’s the constituency to watch for excitement, rock solid campaigning and effective efforts by almost every one of the candidates…. James BLAIR Who? That’s Blair’s problem. He’s an unknown… Continue reading
ELECTIONS: 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… Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Ward 3 – winner Two candidates… Shaheeb 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… Continue reading
ELECTIONS: 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,… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Meloche launches campaign John Meloche, campaign launch, great success. John Meloche launched his campaign launch at the Legion Hall, Aug 16, a tremendously successful event with more than a couple hundred attendees. Only… 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… Continue reading
ELECTIONS: Two of the hardest working candidates seen knocking on doors Door-to-door campaigning, biggest bang for the buck. The toughest task of campaigning but it delivers the best connection with the voters who really appreciate it. 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… 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… 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… Continue reading
get help lifesaver 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… Continue reading