Posts By Mark Pavilons
Remaining vigilant in our quest for pristine air
We’re on an upward trend in pursuing ways to maintain our health and well being. The air we breathe is paramount and we must remain vigilant in keeping our homes pure and clean. It’s our first and best defence against airborne nasties. There are many residential air purifiers on the market, with more emerging every day.
King Township establishes land acknowledgement
King Township is paying homage to Indigenous communities and our history. Councillors adopted the creation of a Township-wide Land Acknowledgment recently, reflecting past, present and future Indigenous communities in King. It also reaffirms King’s commitment towards Truth and Reconciliation.
MPP Stephen Lecce presents $1M grant to King Township infrastructure projects
King–Vaughan MPP Stephen Lecce addressed infrastructure needs in King Township by presenting a $1,054,000 grant to Mayor Steve Pellegrini in the King Municipal Centre gymnasium on Monday morning. With posters of high energy King Olympic gold medalists Rosie MacLennan and Alex Pietrangelo serving as colorful backdrops, the Energy and Electrification Minister delivered a gold medal performance of his own.
Pay attention to litany of harmful food additives
We are what we eat, has been our catch phrase for generations. And yes, what we put in our mouths and bellies is more important today than ever before. Unfortunately, the list of additives on our food packages continues to grow, leaving us scratching our heads. These substances may also be making us sick, and ultimately shortening our lifespans.
Council eases off finalizing Neighbourhood Plans for King City, Nobleton
An update on the revitalization of two local neighbourhoods filled the King council chambers last week, as residents voiced their concerns about future development and intensification.
Pepperoni lovers have a new reason to cheer
Pepperoni lovers rejoice! Pizza Nova has introduced Cup & Char Pepperoni and Doppio Pepperoni Signature Pizza to its menu. The move was made, fittingly, on National Pepperoni Pizza Day (who knew?) on Sept. 20. Ontario’s leading artisan pizza makers, also debuted a new Classic Signature pizza, Doppio Pepperoni Signature Pizza, alongside the new topping.
Food Bank’s Sip & Savour fundraiser powered by volunteers and in-kind support
The King Township Food Bank is excited to host its 11th annual Sip & Savour fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 24, made possible by volunteers, sponsorships, ...
Police charge three with attempted murder in shooting
Police have now charged three males with attempted murder, in an early morning shooting Sept. 26 in King Township.Charged are Thierry Krnic, 57, of King ...
Sometimes ‘doing nothing’ is something
“Il dolce far niente” is an Italian phrase, and philosophy, that roughly translates as “the sweetness of doing nothing.” To them, it can mean having a cup of coffee with a friend, heading to the beach or sitting idly on a bench watching people go by. The Dutch call it “niksen,” literally doing nothing or being idle. They embrace the idea of sitting in a chair and just looking out a window.
Erik Powers’s 42-save performance leads King Junior A Rebellion to 5-0 Home Opener win over Aurora Tigers
Erik Powers’s first start of the OJHL season was an auspicious one. The King Rebellion goaltender, who hails from Edgewater, British Columbia, got the nod from Head Coach Mark Joslin to backstop his hockey club in a historical game for the transplanted Brantford 99ers franchise.
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