March 2022 Archive

King removes mask mandate, better days ahead

King staff is optimistic that the pandemic’s days are numbered and there are “better days ahead.” CAO Dan Kostopoulos told councillors recently the municipality is moving forward and he congratulated all staff for their efforts. Front-facing services at the Township have been restored for a couple of months now and the health and safety of staff and residents is still a top priority. He said staff is asked to still carry a mask and “mirror” what residents do when they enter the municipal building. The province, and local public health units, lifted the mandatory mask rules March 22.

Fiido Beast: The upcoming next-gen off-road electric scooter

Recently Fiido unveiled its very first electric scooter, Beast. A high-performance E-scooter for off-road and race track.Fiido hit the electric scooter market with the release ...

Disarming foes without a shot being fired

We are definitely living in sobering times. The conflict in Ukraine, and response from around the world, shows just how important social media, and “instant” messages are these days.

Intelligent mopping ensures effortless cleaning

Consumers today have almost unlimited access to products that make home life more enjoyable and make quick work of tiresome chores. Leveraging technology is key in making those countless cleanup jobs easier and much more efficient.

Locals rise up to raise money for Ukraine

When you see the faces of the children caught in the “conflict” taking place in Ukraine right now, it is impossible to turn your back on the horror that is unfolding there. Suddenly, our everyday irritations and frustrations seem so trivial and unimportant.

Community partners, businesses, mobilize to foster growth

Local forces are gathering to pave the road ahead with prosperity in King Township and beyond. The King Chamber of Commerce and Kingbridge Centre have formed a one-of-a-kind alliance, shoring up not only the local economy, but fostering unlimited potential.

Fiido Beast raises the bar, breaks all the rules

Innovation often means pushing the envelop and even breaking some rules. That’s the mantra behind Fiido, an innovative design firm that has created the Fiido Beast, an electric scooter that appeals to the wild side. The company’s D11 electric bike in 2020, and the Fiido X electric bicycle in 2021 sparked huge interest on Indiegogo.

Cougars finish 3rd, play Golden Hawks first round

The Schomberg Cougars 5-3 victory over the Caledon Golden Hawks last Thursday wasn’t enough to secure second place as the boys will now have to take on their cross-town rivals in a seven-game-series.

Freedom and democracy taken for granted

We are quite lucky in this country, the True North Strong and Free. We know it, say it, but many of our citizens don’t likely grasp the true meaning. We take democracy and our rights and freedoms for granted. Didn’t we have these all along?

Youngster creates buttons to help Ukraine

Understanding what is happening in Ukraine is difficult enough for adults but what if you are 10 and trying to make sense of the world?Watching ...

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