Posts By Mark Pavilons

King-Vaughan MPP Lecce announces $1.2M in provincial funding for King Township road projects

Member of Provincial Parliament for King-Vaughan Stephen Lecce brought good news to the Township of King last week, when he announced $1.2 million in funding for local road maintenance projects. The allocation of funds is part of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund which is dedicated to the renewal and rehabilitation of essential infrastructure. The Provincial Grant is earmarked for rural communities.

Exercising your democratic privilege

The air is abuzz with electioneering here and south of the border. It won’t be long before harsh TV and radio ads appear, in an attempt to disparage this party or that. Before the rigged carnival ball throw game of politics gets into high gear, there is plenty average citizens and voters can do.

NIXY’s parka is an outdoor game-changer

Enjoying the outdoors does come with certain challenges. Staying one step ahead of Mother Nature, and being comfortable in our surroundings is the key.

Customers welcome return of the McRib

Good things are worth waiting for. McDonald’s has answered the call and brought back the iconic McRib. The McRib boasts a tender and juicy boneless pork patty dipped in tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and tasty pickles, all served on a toasted homestyle bun. That’s what legends are made of.

Retired officer shares knowledge with Mexican counterparts

When you serve the public, you never completely retire. A retired police officer from King has decided to share his knowledge and expertise with Mexican law enforcement personnel. Doug Ransom, has done some ride-alongs with the Chapala Police in Mexico.

Necessity driving Canadians’ habits

Necessity has been called the “mother of invention,” and a host of other catchy terms. But we are all realizing – all too well – just how necessity is fitting into our current lifestyles.

Parking banned on stretches in Schomberg

Parking will be banned on a section of Main Street and Western Avenue in Schomberg. Council voted to make the move, supporting a staff recommendation. Parking will be prohibited on Main Street, on both the north and south sides, 122 metres west of the intersection with Cooper Drive, to 208 metres west. It will also be banned on Western Avenue, both sides, from 245 metres west of the intersection with Main, to 395 metres west.

Bluetti launches two new power stations in Canada

If you’re going off the grid or prepping for an emergency, Bluetti’s portable power stations stand ready to silently power your gear for hours – or even days – at a time. With the uncertain and unpredictable weather lately, being prepared is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Don’t be kept in the dark, but grab one of these potentially live-saving power units for you and your family.

Tetley provides solace in a hectic world

There’s nothing like sitting comfortably in your favourite spot, with cupped hands, enjoying a freshly-brewed tea. Tea-lovers and occasional drinkers have a new reason to rejoice, thanks to an offering of five new flavours from Tetley.

King’s new Township-Wide Recreation Centre first in Canada to achieve ‘Zero Carbon Building Design’ certification

King’s new Township-Wide Recreation Centre is the first combined aquatics and ice-sports community facility in Canada to achieve Zero Carbon Building Design Certification by the ...

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