THUMBS DOWN –  to those drivers who do not stop at a stop sign. Impatience will make you pay the price sooner or later. We were travelling north on Island Rd at 70kph when we hit the driver’s door of a car that didn’t stop at Pogue Rd. After the impact the roadway was covered in car pars and pieces everywhere. The roadway was closed for hours for the cleanup of the debris. My van was in two feet of water in the ditch beside the road and both vehicles were write offs. Thanks to the southbound witnesses, the fire and police departments, ambulance attendants and Port Perry Hospital staff. There is a trick to stop signs; you have to look both ways.

THUMBS UP – as a patient at the Port Perry Hospital recently, I truly appreciate the gardens, they are stunning. I would personally like to thank Geraldine, a volunteer gardener for making the welcome for both patients and visitors alike so enjoyable.

THUMBS DOWN – to those racing very loud, noisy cars, trucks and motorcycles down Queen Street, or all streets in Port Perry. Many people live and work in the buildings and the noise level is sometimes deafening. Please consider an alternate route or park in a municipal lot and walk into town. 

THUMBS UP – to the organizers of the Canoe the Nonquon race that was to be held on June 6 who had to make the tough call to cancel the event, due to weather. This was the right call as conditions were dangerous on the lake that day. We hope everyone will consider donating their registration fee back to the Scugog Shores Museum, as this is vital funding for their programs. 

THUMBS UP – to the amazing business community here in North Durham who came together to collaborate and support each other at the North Durham Chamber’s Tri-Township networking event on Wednesday June 3, at Mill Run Golf Club. We are stronger together as one united North Durham voice and there are countless opportunities to work together to advocate for more business support in the north. Great to see our three townships come together with such positivity and spirit!

THUMBS UP – to Gail Kerry, as she presented a cheque for $4000 on behalf of Port Perry United Church Community Outreach to Rob Ashton of the Epsom Utica Canadian Foodgrains Bank Project. The funds will help pay expenses to plant the 2026 crop. Harvest profits in the fall will be sent abroad for world hunger relief.

THUMBS UP – for people/kids that ask before approaching a dog in public. As the weather gets warmer, dogs are not always tolerant. Please ask first.