February 2023 Archive

Italian watchmaker Out of Order brings out the colours; just add ice!

Fashion, according to Miconia Praha, is “instant language.” And Twiggy once said that fashion should be stylish and fun. Well there’s no lack of fun in a new lineup of timepieces by Italian watch-maker Out of Order. The company, which espouses the sentiment “Damaged in Italy,” is offering something distressed and fresh.

Majority of Canadians love ‘man’s best friend’

Charles Schulz once said that happiness is a warm puppy! OMG ain’t it the truth? Okay, kittens are cute too, but come on, puppies! Feb. 20 was not only Family Day in Ontario, but it was also National Pet Day. Okay, we really don’t need a day singled out to love our pets – they often bring us joy every minute of every day.

OOOOnly Audi Repairs Laval single mom’s stolen car involved in audacious Vaughan Mills robbery

When you walk through the front door of the OOOOnly Audi Repair Shop in downtown Schomberg, a visitor is struck by the welcoming and hospitable presence of Zoltan Hegedus, who has operated his repair shop for all makes and models of cars since 1981. Comfortable leather seats are all taken by visiting residents, including Joe McDonald, whose friendly 140-pound Mastiff lumbers amid those gathered. The reception area feels like a community hub that gathers customers, neighbours, friends, and family.

Few leads in drive-by shooting

Police have few leads in the Feb. 12 drive-by shooting in Lloydtown. The victim, a 65-year-old man who was out walking his dog, remains in hospital. He has undergone several surgeries.

Bluetti PV68 solar panel provides unlimited power

No one wants to be stuck, cut off from the rest of the world, without power. Thanks to Bluetti and its lineup of portable power stations and accessories, you don’t have to. In fact, pair any of their power units with a solar array and you can live comfortably, anywhere. Solar has come a long way and many are turning to this as not only a back-up system, but a primary source of off-grid electricity.

Kindness is something we have in abundance

We are at a tipping point in society today. After years of doom and gloom, and lingering pain, we need a guiding light, a ray of sunshine. Mental health issues are at an all-time high among all age groups. And so is personal debt. There are more awful soundbites each day than good news stories.

Memobottle is the ‘plastic bottle to end all bottles’

The messages are sinking in, and consumers are responding. There’s a huge movement to ban single-use plastics, in an effort to repair our planet. Many people have abandoned everything from plastic bags to water bottles, in an attempt to clean up our act.

Small increase in user fees for 2023

User fees in King Township are going up this year, to help offset the costs of delivering services. As part of the 2023 budget process, adjustments were made to fees and charges for municipal facilities and programs, with some rising by between 2% and 3%.

Victim fights for his life after drive-by shooting

A Lloydtown man is fighting for his life following a shocking drive-by shooting Sunday morning. York Regional Police are searching for suspects and witnesses in the brazen attempted murder. At a packed press conference Tuesday morning at King’s municipal building, YRP Detective Jim Killby said 65-year-old victim was out walking his dog at roughly 8:40 a.m. and after “flagging down” a speeding motorist, was hit multiple times by the perpetrator. In all, 13 shots were fired through the window of the SUV.

Last chance to watch Joseph in Toronto

You really shouldn’t miss one of the best musicals to hit Toronto this year. Running until Feb. 18 at the Princess of Wales Theatre, you still have time to grab a seat and settle in for an amazing performance of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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