January 2021 Archive
Slow progress on Flight 752 investigation offers little solace for families
Iran’s offer to compensate families who lost loved ones a year ago on Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752 does little to ease the pain and suffering. In fact, the offer was summarily dismissed by the Canadian government. The investigation seems to moving along at a snail’s pace. That, and a lack of transparency, has caused frustration among surviving family members. The Iranian government, at the end of December, offered families $150,000 in compensation for each family who lost their loved ones.
Trying to stay connected with fellow humans
Poet John Donne pointed out that no man is an island. Our personal networks – our connections to one another – are facing unprecedented strain. This is perhaps one of the keys to the mounting stress during the current pandemic.
Council approves 2021 budget with zero increase in Township portion
King councillors stayed true to their word and wasted no time in giving King taxpayers a break on their municipal taxes. Council passed the 2021 budgets Monday that crossed all the boxes, offering a zero net increase while still maintaining efficient services and putting money into reserves. During a pandemic, that was quite a feat, one that didn’t go unnoticed by council and every staffer at the municipality.
Province investing more than $600,000 for infrastructure projects in King Township
The Ontario government is making another investment in small, rural and northern communities. Through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), Ontario continues to support municipalities ...
Some failing grades in remote learning
Let’s face it folks, we are grooming a whole new generation of e-learners. The pandemic has somewhat forced the government’s hand and upped the remote learning game. The Province is on a new direction toward improved remote learning systems, to make Ontario more competitive and give our students a “leg up.”
Mackenzie Health’s New Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to Support Short-Term Pandemic Response
The Ontario government is providing up to $125 million to immediately add over 500 critical care and high intensity medicine beds to hospitals in areas ...
King mayor serves on Ontario Heritage Trust
The mayor of King Township has taken on a new role – to help conserve and preserve our heritage. Mayor Steve Pellegrini has been appointed as a member of the Ontario Heritage Trust.
Township, Seneca unite to repurpose historic Eaton Hall
The historic Eaton Hall will get a new lease on life, thanks to an agreement between King Township and Seneca College. Councillors gave their stamp of approval on the new deal, which will see the famous site revamped and repurposed.
Aging is part of the journey to what’s next
I have a few body parts that aren’t too pleased with me. At least that’s how my family doctor put it to me recently. A nice way of saying I have some age-related failings.
King has 4 cases of UK COVID variant
King Township has recorded four cases of the U.K. variant strain of COVID-19.York Region noted the four King residents are among seven in total with ...
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