Posts By Mark Pavilons
Pumping the gas to get the old guy started
It’s really true that without good health, we have nothing. Or almost nothing. We have our friends, families, and years of experience and wisdom. But it’s funny how relatively healthy people are walking around, doing what we do, and then bam! Like they say, you feel like you’ve been hit by a truck when you get unexpected news.
Curling club rolls out red carpet for Scots
The Strathcona Cup is being ranked by Bob Belcher as one “one of the best events held at the King Curling Club ever.” He also concluded that “it’s right up there with the club’s inaugural opening ceremonies in its first year and the Wheelchair Provincials that we just hosted.” This was a very significant event where curlers are only allowed to participate once so it truly is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to play in and represent your country. Approximately 1,500-1,800 Canadian curlers are participating against the 60 visiting Scottish curlers within the 3-tour group schedule.
Passion drives unique watch-maker Nuun
There’s a beauty that permeates our world. Those with a desire to explore, enjoy and revel in nature and culture have an un-matched passion. And that can take many forms. One is through the microbrand watch industry, providing an outlet for a generation of talented designers and change advocates.
Making do, or making progress?
There are more than seven billion human beings sharing our planet. Of course there are bound to be problems – conflicts, disease, suffering of all shapes and sizes. It’s just math, really, and the odds. While many of these “problems” are due to external, uncontrollable circumstances, many are of our own making.
Township of King Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has presented the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Township of King ...
Auto theft a huge problem in York, GTA
Auto theft is the number one crime in York Region. And a small but persistent group of officers is doing their best to combat the problem. York Regional Police officers informed King councillors recently about the issue, and the measures taken to mitigate the losses.
Township’s new By-law Investigation Map provides info, saves time
The Township of King has posted a new feature at king.ca/by-law that allows visitors to King’s website to check on the status of a bylaw ...
Rebellion U14 win championship
The week before Christmas, most of us were busy getting the last few things done before the holidays. That wasn’t the case for the King ...
Nobleton player crowned World Junior champ
As Dylan Guenther slotted home the game-winning goal in overtime against the Czech Republic last week, it wasn’t solely a victory for Team Canada but it was also a big victory for Nobleton and King Township.
Water, sewer charges increase in 2023
The cost of municipal water and sewer services are going up again in King this year. Council approved the new higher rates, with a 3.41% hike in the variable rate, but no increase for the fixed component. Therefore, the blended rate will work out to 2.42% or $40.50 for the average user per year.
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