Changes in Parking Rates at Toronto Pearson International Airport June 2013

SGC Admin: FYI from the GTAA (Greater Toronto Airports Authority) announces changes to the current parking rates… 

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  • Terminal 1 Express Park: New Price: $5:00 every 30 minuets: Effective August 11 2013
  • Terminal 1 and 3 Daily Park: New Price: $150 per week: Effective August 11 2013
  • Cell Phone Lot: New Price: First 30 FREE: Each Additional 20 minuets thereafter: $3:00 with a daily maximum of $28:00: Effective November 1 2013: 

source: Whitby This Week: June 13 2013 Edition

Metis Celebration Oshawa June 22 and 23 2013

SGC Admin Update June 27 2013: Folks just wanted to say this event was another huge success this year, despite the rain, … Just read an article in the local paper and it seems there are a number of folk out there who have distinct Metis blood lines, and they are eager to connect with like minded folk. Not to mention they are very happy to share their knowledge with those of us who don’t have the Metis blood line… So it’s a happy event for everyone… Check back next June to find out the date of 2014’s summer Metis celebration… Thanks to all who attended, you surely made the weekend for the vendors and organizers… :) 

SGC Admin: The Metis have a rich history and culture…. and are happy to share it with all Durham Residents this weekend…. :) 

Come join in the celebration….. 

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When: June 22 and 23 2013

Where: Memorial Park Oshawa at the corner of John and Simcoe Streets

Time: June 22 from 10 am to 8 pm and on June 23 from 10 am to 4 pm

What’s There: Traditional Metis fiddle music: Arts and Crafts: Dancers: Drum Circle: Tepees: and a hand made birch bark canoe… :) 

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For more information on this event please visit http://www.oshawa-durhammetis.com

source: Whitby This Week: June 13 2013 Edition

Full Moon June 23 2013

The  full moon happen’s on June 23 2013 in the sign of  Capricorn.

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The Capricorn moon is organized and practical it’s all about business for the Caps…:)

Duty calls and it will be attended to, but don’t get too caught up in all the “chores” remember to relax a bit too. Looking at challenges in a pessimistic way will not help you to come up with the solutions that you seek.

If legal issues have to be dealt with now, especially those relating to business matters or family members your logic is ready to assist. Listen to advice given, ask questions and use logic (and compassion if it’s a family matter) to help you make the right decision.

Use this time to finish sorting the closet (or any organizing project) that was started during the new moon, put the finishing touches in place for plans already made, tidy up the files and get rid of useless paperwork.

Be aware of being too business like in your dealings with family, friends and loved ones, even in your place of business you may need to remind yourself you are dealing with people as well as numbers… :) 

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The moon will become void off course on June 23 2013 at 3:08 am until settling into the sign of Capricorn at 4:08 am. Becoming void off course again June 24 2013 at 10:24 pm.

When the moon is void off course we can be unsure as to how we are really feeling about something or something, it’s therefore advisable to stick to routine tasks at this time. If any legal documents or long-term commitments are in the picture take care to make sure you understand everything that is involved before signing… Delaying important decisions and commitments is highly recommended when the moon is void off course… 

Those likely to most affected by this month’s full moon are those with the following: 

Sun in Capricorn: Moon in Capricorn: Saturn in Capricorn: Moon or Sun in the 5th house (Creative, children, pets): Aspects to the Sun, Moon or Saturn.

Summer Solstice June 21 2013… :)

SGC Admin: From our inbox to you…. Please view the following on the Summer Solstice… 

The Summer Solstice arrives on June 21 2013, this is the longest day of the year… (the most daylight hours) … This day has long been celebrated by Pagans and Wiccans… It’s a joyous occasion filled with light and love… :) 

Happy Summer Solstice Everyone… 

From Patti Wigington, your Guide to Paganism / Wiccan
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It’s Litha for our Northern Hemisphere readers, which means our days are long and bright, we’re celebrating the power and energy of the sun, and enjoying the warmth that makes our gardens bloom. The longest day of the year, Litha is a great time to get outdoors and reconnect with the natural world.

If you’re one of our readers below the equator, you’re observing the Yule sabbat – for you, the nights are long and dark right now, but the return of the sun is right around the corner. Be sure to check the sidebar on the right for some Yule ideas.

No matter which of these you may be celebrating this week, I wish all of you a joyful and magical Sabbat!

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Litha Customs and Folklore 

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