Posts By Mark Pavilons
The rich bounce back, others never will
John F. Kennedy once said that “if a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.” The “mega-rich” will recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least another decade.
Township recognizes long term care use on Marylake property
An information report by King Township staff caused an uproar among members of the public. In a follow-up to a potential proposal by the owners of Marylake Monastery north of King City, staff accepted the fact the property has been used for long term care purposes. While no application has been made, staff and councillors wanted full transparency, since it’s a contentious local issue.
King’s blended water rates going up by 2.87%
Although some projects are being delayed, King residents are being protected from double-digit water rate increases this year. King council and staff delivered a plan to service all the needs, and protect infrastructure. Average homeowners will face a blended 2.87% hike in their combined water and wastewater rates in 2021.
Spray Lake hosting not for profit initiative
President of the King Chamber of Commerce and of Trisan Construction Angelo Santorelli, along with King Township Mayor Steve Pellegrini, officially unveiled a not-for-profit initiative in collaboration with Spray Lake Waterpark this past weekend. Santorelli, who owns the property, built the initiative along with co-founders of Spray Lake Waterpark Scott and Jono Boysen to support local businesses in the township.
Pandemic derails other important news
Many average citizens will say they’re fed up with daily reports on COVID-19. It’s headline news here, and in fact in every major city around the world. Everywhere you look, there’s news about the pandemic.
King launches first digital-only Community Guide
King Township is excited to announce its very first digital-only Community Services Guide for the 2021 winter season.With a new online-only digital guide, Community Services ...
Stay-at-home order extended to Feb. 22
The provincial government announced Monday that the Stay-at-Home order will continue to apply in York, Peel and Toronto until Monday, Feb. 22.Final decisions will be ...
York to welcome back students Feb. 16
York Region schools will re-open to students Feb. 16. Education Minister, and King-Vaughan MPP Stephen Lecce announced last week Ontario is ready to open schools. “Safety is paramount,” and getting kids back in school is critical.
Canadians team up to set U.S. Navy world record
It has taken 20 years, but a group of Canadians is ecstatic about achieving new heights in ballistics. A Schomberg man is part of a team of Canadian ballistic experts who have shattered world records. In the world of munitions, even a slight edge or improvement is vitally important, especially for military applications.
Local media always has your back!
Arthur Miller once said that a good newspaper is like a “nation talking to itself.” And Robert Peel believed that public opinion is a compound including “newspaper paragraphs.”
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