July 2022 Archive

Thermacell’s repellers perfect complement to backyard enjoyment

Our back yard paradises become our summer time refuges. Except for one thing – mosquitoes. Thermacell’s line of portable, rechargeable mosquito repellers are just what every home needs. The E55 provides a 20-foot zone of advanced mosquito protection.

Stratford’s Little Women a relevant contemporary tale

We are the authors of our own stories. That message is clear in Little Women, on stage at the Stratford Festival. Adapted for stage by Jordi Mand, the production is a great updated version of the classic.

The world is a beautiful and wondrous place

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
– Helen Keller

That may be true, but I bet even Helen would have loved to have seen some of the wonders of the world.

King Terraces will become ‘cornerstone’ of community

Shovels hit the dirt last week, marking the official ground-breaking for King Terraces, a six-storey condo development in King City. The project, by Zancor Homes, will become a beacon for the community. Zancor representatives thanked Township staff and councillors, noting it will be the “cornerstone” of King City. When the building is complete, it will be sought after by home-owners seeking luxury condo living.

Pizza, back-yard style with BakerStone oven

Pizza is Canada’s number one comfort food. It’s been scientifically proven to excite the brain like no other food. Store-bought pizzas are one thing, but few rival the taste, flavour and TLC created at home. Home-made pies, fresh out of the oven, are like nothing else on Earth. It’s virtually impossible to get that pizza oven quality at home, at least not until now.

You can’t help but be impressed by the universe

There seems to be an incredible, artistic pattern to it all. No, my friends, there’s nothing random about billions of galaxies flying through the universe, all with their own unique qualities. It’s like all the masters combined their talents to paint the heavens.

King’s fashion history comes to King City Public Library

While they say it’s what’s on the inside that counts, many know that appearances really do matter. The rural women of 1900s King Township knew this as well, taking the first opportunity to get a taste of extravagance and upgrade their wardrobes. Curious to know more?

King appoints additional deputy fire chief

King Fire and Emergency Services will get a boost in manpower. King councillors approved appointing an additional Deputy Fire Chief – Training & Career Development position. Staff noted the Ontario Solicitor General introduced new firefighter certification, requiring mandatory standards for all firefighters. The increased responsibilities for the department warrants hiring the new deputy chiefs.

Forced disconnect reveals our weaknesses

Stuck. No that’s not the name of a new reality show (but it could be. I got dibs.) The country-wide crash of Rogers services sent people into a tailspin. Many services were cancelled, and debit machines were down for a couple of days.

Enjoying your favourite wine just got a lot better

Canadians are lucky to enjoy some of the best wines in the world. With wine tour season in full swing, wine-lovers are expose to a cornucopia of flavours to please every pallette.

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