December 2022 Archive

Squeezing the stuffings out of our blessings!

We’ve been encouraged to “count our blessings” each and every day. I don’t think it’s a matter of counting them. They’re not currency. Unlike our medieval ancestors, who carried their life’s wealth around in a drawstring pouch, we carry ours deep inside. But like a financial institution, our blessings can bear interest, or at least fruit.

Schomberg native took the road less travelled and now he’s finding success at SPIRE

Schomberg native Riley Melvin understands what it’s like to not be gifted with a talent, but to achieve it through belief and effort. In an exclusive interview with the King Weekly Sentinel, the 18-year-old joked that he had zero athletic ability growing up.

Council reiterates support for hospital lands, Greenbelt

King council is sending a message to the Province that it wants affordable housing types, as changes to the Greenbelt are in the offing. Further, council reiterated its support for specific lands deemed ideal for the expansion of the new Southlake Regional Hospital.

King welcomes transit expansion plans

GO and Metrolinx are in the midst of a transition. And the end result will benefit all commuters in the GTA, including those in King. King councillors heard from staff from Metrolinx in transit expansion that will eventually result in two-day, all-day service every 15 minutes in York.

Victrola offers rich sound through its Bluetooth speakers

Music-lovers enjoy listening to music everywhere they go. And having great speakers is a must. Portable Bluetooth speakers are a necessity today, and thankfully there are many to choose from. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that record player legend Victrola has graced us with some great audio products.

DEWALT’s Atomic Combo powers through any chore

For the true “tool man,” consider the DEWALT Atomic Combo Kit. The compact, brushless, two-tool kit is perfect for every DIYer. It just makes sense to have them on your side.

Instant Pot lets you grill right in your kitchen

Air fryers have become our go-to appliances these days. Consumers thought it couldn’t get any better. We were wrong. The Instant® Indoor Grill combines smart indoor grilling with air frying, baking and more – for perfect chargrilled results. Made by renowned Instant Pot, the grill also features an OdorErase filter, making it perfect for indoor cooking, by removing odors.

Becoming skilled at juggling our to-do lists

When did I ever need so many hands? I’m constantly asking myself that every time I pick up after the kids; clear out the dishwasher or take out the recycling. It’s at those times that I long for an extra hand, or the ability to balance something on my nose like a seal.

Six-storey condo proposed for Nobleton

Another large-scale development is being proposed for Nobleton. But it will be some time before adequate services are in place to accommodate such a proposal. Crisdan Holdings and Kingvit Estates have applied to combine five properties just south of the core to house a 6-storey building with 169 units, along with commercial space and parking. There is also a plan for ground-floor commercial uses.

Govee really puts on a light show

Innovative light maker Govee not only makes your life smarter, it makes it a lot brighter, too. Some hot new items from the company will have your home shining brightly during the holidays, and throughout the entire year.

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