Posts By Mark Pavilons

Instant Pot lets you grill right in your kitchen

Air fryers have become our go-to appliances these days. Consumers thought it couldn’t get any better. We were wrong. The Instant® Indoor Grill combines smart indoor grilling with air frying, baking and more – for perfect chargrilled results. Made by renowned Instant Pot, the grill also features an OdorErase filter, making it perfect for indoor cooking, by removing odors.

Becoming skilled at juggling our to-do lists

When did I ever need so many hands? I’m constantly asking myself that every time I pick up after the kids; clear out the dishwasher or take out the recycling. It’s at those times that I long for an extra hand, or the ability to balance something on my nose like a seal.

Six-storey condo proposed for Nobleton

Another large-scale development is being proposed for Nobleton. But it will be some time before adequate services are in place to accommodate such a proposal. Crisdan Holdings and Kingvit Estates have applied to combine five properties just south of the core to house a 6-storey building with 169 units, along with commercial space and parking. There is also a plan for ground-floor commercial uses.

Govee really puts on a light show

Innovative light maker Govee not only makes your life smarter, it makes it a lot brighter, too. Some hot new items from the company will have your home shining brightly during the holidays, and throughout the entire year.

Unleash The Beast, improve your health

We don’t all have personal trainers or nutritionists. But we do have personal blenders. These “single-serve blenders” come in many shapes and sizes to suit all needs. They have also have become the fastest growing segment of the blender appliance category due to the popularity of healthy smoothies.

Bluetti delivers power when you need it with its EB3A

There are those who prefer to be “off the grid,” but most of us need access to power all the time. For outdoor adventurers and backyard enthusiasts, a compact, convenient source of power is a lifesaver. Today, it’s almost a necessity. Thankfully, Bluetti Power has come to the rescue with a lineup of amazing, portable power stations.

Instant Pot air fryers make cooking a breeze

Air fryers are the new staple in most kitchens today. They’re convenient, easy to use and easy to clean. If you’re in the market for one, you have a lot to choose from. Instant Pot, the iconic brand that brought the world their rice/pressure cookers, has a great selection. I recommend going bigger, in terms of capacity.

Absentmindedness is my new normal

I’m with ya, Norm. My car is supposed to prevent the absent minded driver from locking his keys inside. Alas, it’s been some time since I read the manual and I’m not sure where I put it. There I was on a sunny November day watching the comings and goings at a local grocery store. I was leaning on my car because I locked myself out.

KCSS girls crowned YRAA champs, fall in OFSAA

In some cases, when you walk into something not knowing what to expect, it could go incredibly well or crumble at your feet in an instant. When KCSS Lions girls’ basketball coaches Brian Ramposo, Argentina Andrade and Jeff Masterson came into this calendar year, they had no clue what they could have anticipated. All they knew was that basketball was back and their two-year absence away from the court due to COVID, had lifted. The Lions kicked off the senior girls tier two season back on September 28 against a top team in Bayview SS.

Community booster Beharriell passes away

An active and outspoken community pillar has passed away. LCol (ret’d) Susan Beharriell died Dec. 2 after a tough battle with cancer. Susan was a volunteer, and community activist, and regularly voiced concerns at King council meetings. You could find her at almost every local event, festival and parade, showing her pride for both our country and our community. She was a strong advocate for veterans and was happy to speak at almost any event to any organization.

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