March 2023 Archive

Automobile innovations a reflection of society

The automobile has become one of our most important tools of the modern era. It’s hard to believe just how far we’ve come in the last 100 years or so. Credit for early automobiles goes to German designers Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler. The 1901 Mercedes, designed by Wilhelm Maybach, is considered to be the first modern motorcar.

U18 Rebels win York-Simcoe championship

Another week and another championship for King Township Minor Hockey.It was an exciting night last Wednesday at the Nobleton arena. In front of a packed ...

Nobleton park redevelopment sparks core revamp

Redeveloping the Nobleton Community Lions Park presents a unique opportunity to revamp the village core. Council gave its stamp of approval for “reimagining” both the Lions Park and Nobleton Library. Staff pointed out this will be a collaborative efforts, in conjunction with development opportunities on adjacent properties. It will literally transform the services in the village.

Schomberg gets 3-point games from Kokelj and Miehm to sweep Huntsville from PJHL playoffs

The third-place Schomberg Cougars defeated Huntsville 5-0 on Tuesday evening and swept the seventh-place Otters from the PJHL playoffs four games to none. Cougars Coach Stan Kondrotas was happy with his team’s decisive Game Four performance: “This game was about closing the door when we needed to and getting the things done that good hockey teams do.” The clincher at the Trisan Centre was played in front of 246 fans and featured a pair of timely 3-point nights by Cougar veterans Cameron Kokelj and Luke Miehm. Coach Kondrotas assessed his top players’ performances: “Luke’s a hard player to play against. He can play any way he wants to play. Cam’s focus is on the W’s, not just points. They both knew they had to pick it up in this big game. At the end of the day, they’re the leaders of the team.”

U12AA King Rebellion captures York-Simcoe M.H.L. Championship with a pair of Final Four shutouts

King’s 12AA rep team continued its winning ways on the weekend. The Rebellion ran the table in a convincing manner at the York-Simcoe Minor Hockey League Final Four playoff tournament by shutting out both their opponents. A 7-0 win over Barrie in the semi-final on Saturday secured a berth in the YSMHL final. In the championship game on Sunday afternoon, the Rebellion used back-to-back goals in the second period and a stifling defence to earn a 2-0 win over Richmond Hill and hang a York-Simcoe championship banner at the Nobleton Arena.

King Township is officially ‘bird friendly’

Nature Canada is proud to announce that King Township has been certified as a “Bird Friendly City, the 19th city in the country to receive ...

Council sticks with evening meetings

There will be no change to council meetings this year. Staff introduced ways to streamline the council process, and while some changes were adopted, others were summarily dismissed. Staff recommended moving council meetings to Tuesday afternoons, from its current Monday evening schedule. But councillors were quick to shoot down the idea, noting it would limit, not encourage public participation.

There’s a time to just ‘let it be’

Go with the flow, let it be, go with the grain, not against it. There’s a lot to be said for being “chill.” In today’s high-stress, high-tension times, being laid-back has become scarce. But it’s vitally necessary for good mental and physical health.

Allpowers unit is your best back-up plan

You can disconnect and get off the grid, but you don’t have sacrifice backup power. As we prepare for summer adventures, portable power stations are a must. These light-weight, easy-to-carry units give us power we need in a pinch, which can sometimes be a lifesaver. Allpowers S300 (288 Wh) is a perfect little unit to keep with you at all times. Even if you’re not venturing into the wilderness, you can always take comfort that you have this handy power station if needed.

Cuisinart’s EvolutionX™ compact blender is your go-to companion

Canadians are taking their health more seriously, and are whipping up some amazing concoctions in no time flat. Juicers and blenders – small, often portable devices – are answering the call. In fact, research indicates portable blenders are soaring to an all-time high among consumers. Fortunately, there’s a wide variety of units to choose from. And once again, venerable kitchen appliance leader Cuisinart, is among the top contenders.

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