Posts By Mark Pavilons
York Region opens 19,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments
The Regional Municipality of York has opened a supply of 19,000 appointments for COVID-19 vaccination.Thos given priority include residents who are 80 years of age ...
Venturing down many rabbit holes
For decades, humans have been aware of the existence of black holes in the universe. These all-consuming regions pull in everything in their path and the gravity is so strong not even light can escape it. Black holes often occur when suns die. There’s nothing like it on earth, and fortunately not one within earshot in our solar system.
New electric vehicle chargers coming to King
King Township will be getting a boost from the federal government, to install electric vehicle chargers across the municipality. Along with funding from the municipality, this will allow for the installation of between 10 and 12 electric vehicle charging stations, amounting to over 20 charging connectors.
Studio Tour King 2021 goes virtual
Visiting the country is a wonderful way to spend a weekend. It offers the opportunity to explore quaint villages and the studios of the local artists and artisans whose artwork often reflects the landscape around them. In King Township, each spring brings the Studio Tour King, typically held at the end of April. Unfortunately due to the pandemic and public health restrictions, the studio tour cannot be in person but will be held virtually.
Groups say Bill 257 allows MZOs
A provincial act supporting broadband across Ontario contains a potentially destructive policy. Environmental Defence, Ontario Nature and Ecojustice say Bill 257 exempts Ministeral Zoning Orders (MZOs) from planning laws and policy. This new law, they stress, would allow environmentally destructive projects to go forward even if they contravene basic planning rules.
Vaccinations in York continue at fast pace
York Region opened a limited supply of appointments Monday to vaccinate those residents 80 and older. Monday marked the first week of vaccinations. Public Health opened up 3,000 appointments for residents, who can access them by visiting york.ca/covid19Vaccine
Next phase of vaccine rollout arrives
The tide is turning in the battle against COVID-19. Queen’s Park announced Friday it will enter phase two of the vaccination plan next month, getting vaccines into older adults and those at risk. The focus will be based on age and risk. This approach is designed to save lives, protect those at risk of serious illness and to stop the virus from spreading.
Step up to Riobel products in your home
Our kitchens reflect who we are and what we value.Kitchen renovations are among top of mind for most homeowners. And prospective home buyers are looking ...
Addressing poverty can’t come soon enough
And, according to Clint Borgen, poverty is relatively cheap to address and “incredibly expensive to ignore.” I think the pandemic has given us all a big jolt, a reawakening of sorts. Poverty, in all of its guises, is abundant, right here at home.
King artist celebrates female empowerment
A King artist’s work is part of the charge, improving awareness for our province’s “sheroes.” Schomberg’s Giovannina Colalillo has applied her talents to promotional art for the Ontario Federation of Labour.
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