Posts By Mark Pavilons
Group lauds feds for moving ahead on EA for 413
Environmental Defence has praised the federal government for stepping in to perform a thorough environmental assessment (EA) of the proposed Highway 413. This action is necessary, they say, due to the Ontario government’s dangerous plan to undermine the environmental reviews of this highway and race to its construction.
York Regional Council calls for increased COVID-19 vaccine supply
At a special meeting of York Regional Council held last week, councillors unanimously passed a motion calling on the Prime Minister of Canada and Premier ...
Schomberg McDonald’s sells cookies in memory of Curtis McCormick
Curtis McCormick lost his battle against cancer. The Springfield, Nova Scotia native was diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma 18 months ago. He was 21. He touched hearts when he stayed with relatives in Schomberg recently.
Much-loved West Coast burger chain, Triple O’s enters Ontario
A Canadian food icon has arrived in Ontario, with more to come. Triple O’s, a spin-off of White Spot – the restaurant that introduced the burger to Canada – has entered the GTA.
Erin Brockovich kicks off Seneca College’s Sustainability Speaker series
Famed legal clerk and activist Erin Brockovich spoke to over 700 staff and students of Seneca College over livestream April 22, kicking off Seneca Business Sustainability Speaker Series. A household name thanks to the eponymous 2000 Oscar-winning movie that followed her role in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company lawsuit, Brockovich today works as a consultant, environmental activist, and highly sought-after public speaker.
HGTV’s ‘Scott’s Vacation House Rules ‘ showcases dream escapes in season 2
That dream vacation home is within reach, if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves. GTA home prices are soaring, and so are Ontario cottage properties. But you may be surprised at what’s available in the “fixer upper” category.
MPP Lecce advances creation of East Humber Headwaters Park in King
Building on the government’s budget commitment to expand and protect the Oak Ridges Moraine, following sustained advocacy from King-Vaughan MPP Stephen Lecce, the Ontario government ...
King celebrates its ‘hometown heroes’
Do you know a person, organization or business that has made a positive contribution to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, King Township ...
In all the universe, there is only one of us
f you think that you’re not special in some way, just pause and reflect on that quote for a minute. Our Milky Way galaxy is estimated to contain upwards of 400 billion stars and at least that number of planets. Our “home” galaxy is massive, estimated at 200,000 light years in diameter. To put it in perspective, if our solar system were the size of a quarter, the Milky Way would be equivalent to the contiguous United States.
Canada needs to take decisive action on 752
Like any dutiful Canadian, we put our toonie into the coin slot, make our selection, and watch the fattening snack creep along, and fall to the magical tray below. We feel rewarded, and head out on our way. We pay our taxes, try to stay ahead of our bills and take our car in when the engine light comes on. We follow the rules and even give up our rights and freedoms faithfully in times of need.
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