December 2023 Archive

Tineco’s smart wet-dry cleaner outshines the rest

We’ve been reminded to work smarter not harder. It seems Tineco, the creators of a new smart vacuum – have taken that to heart and a whole new level. For them, smarter equals cleaner. And the Floor One S7 Pro floor cleaner is proof.

Venom Go really hits the spot

As enthusiasts ramp up their exercise routine, or newcomers start their program in the new year, it’s important to listen to your body. Aches and pains are inevitable and are not limited to athletes. Weather-related ailments, joint and muscle pain are common this time of year. But Hyperice, and its Venom Go wearable heat and vibration device, has you covered, literally from head to toe.

King approves Village Urban Design guidelines

Revamped guidelines for King’s three villages will help shape development in King. Councillors gave their approval recently to the final Village Urban Design Guidelines (VUDGs), replacing the 15-year-old measures for King City, Nobleton and Schomberg. The guidelines include a series of design criteria, features and elements that will shape King. The guidelines are primarily aimed at three key areas – village centres, established neighbourhoods and employment areas.

Writing our own stories while we still have time

Time is a luxury that many of our fellow human beings just don’t have. For the rest of us, we’ve abused it, squandered it, and mocked it. But you can’t cheat it, just as you can’t cheat death.

Schomberg U18 Red Wings win Dunnville tournament

The Schomberg U18 Red Wings won five straight games in Dunnville to claim the championship of the 25th annual Albert Schram Local League hockey tournament.The ...

Council approves 2024 budget with 3.54% tax hike

King homeowners are facing another tax increase, as council approved the 2024 Budget & Business Plans. The 2024 Operating Budget has a net increase of $1,702,817, representing a 4.98% average tax increase. The net levy amount is $36.3 million, which includes the increase as well as some $673,481 in recommended program changes.

Curiosity is one of our best qualities

Our lives are filled with questions yet ultimately, few answers. Sure, we make it through our lives the hard way – by making mistakes and discovering the answers ourselves. Few are given to us in advance. There are seldom any shortcuts, cheats or hacks along the way. And writing notes on your arm won’t do in this test of life.

About Vintage combines past, present into one solid timepiece

Some great products have amazing back stories. About Vintage by Skov Andersen is no exception. This strong contender in the microbrand watch market rose out of friendship. And the ties that bind have led to a lasting, innovative success story. Two childhood friends – Thomas and Sebastian both shared a common passion for watches and an entrepreneur’s itch to create. That was the recipe of this Danish watch brand’s global path. It began with a dream, the dream of being creative, independent and creating something from scratch. The duo hoped to one day create “the perfect watch collection.”

We should all try to be as ‘authentic’ as we can

Merriam-Webster has chosen “authentic” as the word of the year for 2023. The popularity of the word is driven by online searches and people looking into artifical intelligence, along with culture and identity in a sea of fake social media. While traditionally meaning “not false or imitation,” people today see the wod as meaning “true to one’s owner personality, spirit or character.”

King ranks in top 100 of most livable cities, according to study

King Mayor Steve Pellegrini was thrilled to share the news that King shines among the most livable cities in Canada. The results came from data collected by the Globe and Mail. They gathered information about 439 cities across the country, spanning a variety of categories including economy, housing, health care, education and climate.

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