August 2023 Archive

Director Cober wants to restore ‘optimism’ at YRDSB

Public education was essential in shaping Bill Cober. Growing up, it was an opportunity that was “critically important” to the former King Township councillor, and remains so in his family and in his life. This is a factor he is keeping close to his heart as the new Director of Education for the York Region District School Board (YRDSB).

Entrepreneur says LILA composter is ‘world’s best’

nnovators take pride in their work and the leaders behind a Vaughan company are shouting the praises of their newest product. George Yin, CEO and co-founder of VCycene Inc., says their LILA composter is in a category all on its own. The major competitors are simple dehydrators (crushing and drying process) that cause massive electrical bills and produce dirt that has to go into the green bin anyways.

Who can resist a ‘mighty’ breakfast sandwich?

In the expanse of breakfast meals, variety seems to be lacking. Not anymore. McDonald’s Canada answered the call with its time-limited Mighty McMuffin®. This hearty sandwich is made with a freshly cracked Canada grade A egg and tasty, processed cheddar cheese on a toasted English muffin. It comes with sausage and double bacon – answering the call for those seeking just a little bit more for breakfast.

OPP refer Greenbelt investigation to RCMP

The OPP has received a number of inquiries regarding an investigation into the Greenbelt.To avoid any potential perceived conflict of interest, the OPP referred this ...

Public defibrillator at Schomberg Hall

King’s Community Services Project Management team reached out to York Region’s Public Access Defibrillator Coordinator with the help of the Facilities Supervisor. Through many conversations ...

Making the Right Choice for Power Outages and Outdoor Adventures: Solar or Fuel Generators?

By Amanda YanIntegrated MarketingBLUETTIpr@bluetti.com Generators play a crucial role in providing power during emergencies, such as power outages, as well as ensuring a reliable power ...

A cancer journey changes you forever

It’s been said when you experience two things – love and grief – it changes you and you are never the same. I would add cancer to that list. Cancer changes you forever, mentally and physically. It’s like you’re constantly running away from danger and always looking over your shoulder for something that could harm you.

Local businessman has ‘epic adventure’

A local entrepreneur marked his 65th birthday in epic fashion. Rory MacKinnon, owner of the Schomberg McDonald’s, decided to take a bike tour of Europe with a long-time friend who also turned 65. The tour was organized by a company called Peak Tours out of England. They specialize in supported Bike and Walking tours in the UK, France, and Spain/Portugal. They came highly recommended, MacKinnon said.

Auditor General deems Greenbelt changes benefit certain developers

The selection of lands removed from the Greenbelt by the Province was both “biased” and “dismissive,” according to Ontario’s Auditor General. Bonnie Lysyk released her report on changes to the greenbelt last week, criticizing the government and its methods. “Provincial government actions in 2022 to open parts of the Greenbelt for development failed to consider environmental, agricultural and financial risks and impacts, proceeded with little input from experts or affected parties, and favoured certain developers/landowners,” Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk said in the special report.

Pondering the smells of summer time

I love summer and if I had it my way, it would be sunshine and BBQ all year long. Ok, the heat we’ve experienced this summer is a bit much (record breaking in many ways). I still enjoy soaking up the rays, and feeling the warmth on my face. It’s like being touched by angels, or something similarly heavenly. We haven’t been away as a family in some time, and now that our kids are young adults, they seem to have their own ideas of “fun.”

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