February 2022 Archive
Art Hindle to receive ACTRA Award of Excellence
A King actor and advocate will be recognized by his peers at the 20th anniversary of the ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Art Hindle, an actor described by his colleagues as “Canadian film royalty,” will be presented with ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) Toronto’s 2022 Award of Excellence at the an online ceremony to be streamed at 8 p.m. on March 6.
Pathak provokes thought at CAK’s AGM
here are no quick fixes to the climate change challenge, but there are short- and long-term approaches. Citizens, along with governments at all levels, need to be “provoked” into action. That message came from Prashant Pathak, chair of Kingbridge Centre and Innovation Hub, guest speaker for Climate Action King’s inaugural AGM.
Drinkmate’s home carbonator a game-changer
It’s time to pamper ourselves and prepare for the upcoming summer entertaining season. With light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, hosts will love adding “Arctic Blue” to their entertaining repertoire.
What does it take for us to evolve?
What will it take for our species to rise up, meet the challenges as one, unified world? My son told me something very poignant the other day. He said if we don’t let go of animosity in our hearts and come together as one species, we will never rise to another, greater level. In other words, we won’t evolve into something better unless we let go of our negative human qualities. He’s quite right.
Local groups share provincial funding
York-based organizations received a shot in the arm, thanks to funding through the provincial Seniors Community Grant Program. In all, the program is handing out $5 million to more than 250 community organizations. The aim is to keep seniors healthy and engaged in their own communities.
Salvation lies in traditional fresh-cooked food
Humans are obsessed with food. And why shouldn’t we be? When is the last time you cleaned your plate because the meal was made with magical ingredients – love and tradition?
Cougars bounce back in a huge way
Schomberg Cougars forward Marc Bottero moved into second in league scoring with 27 goals after this week, as the Cougars regained their mojo against two tough opponents.
Taste of Main food event under way in the heart of Schomberg
The restaurants on Schomberg’s Main Street are collaborating for the inaugural Taste of Main prix fixe dining event. A prix fixe (a French term meaning ...
Facilities named after two former firefighters
The Schomberg fire hall will pay tribute to two former members of King Fire and Emergency Services. King council gave their stamp of approval on the plan to honor the memories of Bruce Jessop and Paul Jackson. Training rooms within the station will soon bear the names of these two remarkable men.
Unnecessary loss of human life is tragic
I find it tragic and sad when human life is wasted. When someone is born, lives and dies, but whose life goes by unnoticed, it’s an extreme waste of potential. Sure, I get it. Thousands of people, including children, die everyday. Many of these deaths are preventable, but our society has not evolved enough to get concerned about all life around the globe.
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