Posts By Mark Pavilons
Leacock publishes first online book
A Schomberg resident has penned his first book, a dream come true. Robin Leacock released Evolo, a young adult science fiction novel. The story is set in a dystopian future, where people live in fear of an apocalyptic event called the Last Day. The leaders in charge of keeping everyone safe create a new world to escape to, but suspicious events occur and secrets are exposed that call everything into question.
‘Shrooms’ come to the rescue for homeowners
An ounce of prevention is a valuable commodity these days. Homeowners are always on the lookout for products and devices that not only make their work easier, but add value. Shroom products check all the boxes and their lineup of innovative items are must-haves in every home.
King Township strives for efficiencies among staff
The pandemic has laid waste to countless jobs, many of which will never return. Staff cuts and layoffs may be the easiest way for companies in the private sector to deal with revenue losses. But King Township has opted for efficiencies and redeploying staff, to create a much more productive adminstration.
Ontario providing transit funding for King, York
King will get some transit upgrades, thanks to funding from the Province. Ontario is providing $16,943,429 in funding to York Region through Ontario’s Gas Tax program.
Slow progress on Flight 752 investigation offers little solace for families
Iran’s offer to compensate families who lost loved ones a year ago on Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752 does little to ease the pain and suffering. In fact, the offer was summarily dismissed by the Canadian government. The investigation seems to moving along at a snail’s pace. That, and a lack of transparency, has caused frustration among surviving family members. The Iranian government, at the end of December, offered families $150,000 in compensation for each family who lost their loved ones.
Trying to stay connected with fellow humans
Poet John Donne pointed out that no man is an island. Our personal networks – our connections to one another – are facing unprecedented strain. This is perhaps one of the keys to the mounting stress during the current pandemic.
Council approves 2021 budget with zero increase in Township portion
King councillors stayed true to their word and wasted no time in giving King taxpayers a break on their municipal taxes. Council passed the 2021 budgets Monday that crossed all the boxes, offering a zero net increase while still maintaining efficient services and putting money into reserves. During a pandemic, that was quite a feat, one that didn’t go unnoticed by council and every staffer at the municipality.
Province investing more than $600,000 for infrastructure projects in King Township
The Ontario government is making another investment in small, rural and northern communities. Through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), Ontario continues to support municipalities ...
Some failing grades in remote learning
Let’s face it folks, we are grooming a whole new generation of e-learners. The pandemic has somewhat forced the government’s hand and upped the remote learning game. The Province is on a new direction toward improved remote learning systems, to make Ontario more competitive and give our students a “leg up.”
Mackenzie Health’s New Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital to Support Short-Term Pandemic Response
The Ontario government is providing up to $125 million to immediately add over 500 critical care and high intensity medicine beds to hospitals in areas ...
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