Posts By Mark Pavilons
Holiday Favourite Picks!
When you’re looking for just one great cup of coffee, Cuisinart’s Grind & Brew Single-Serve Coffeemaker fits the bill.
Sip & Savour hybrid extends reach to great success
After two dubious years of any group gatherings, the King Township Food Bank was pleased to host this year’s Sip & Savour fundraiser as a hybrid edition. Themed La Ville Lumière, the 9th annual Sip & Savour featured the sights, sounds and tastes of Paris in two ways – an in-person gathering at WaterStone Estate & Farms or a home-delivered takeout option with a webcast presentation – enjoyed by over 130 and 60 ticket holders respectively.
‘Bold’ action by Province to build more homes receives strong reaction
The Province is tackling the housing shortage with “bold” action to build more homes. But opponents say it will impede local land use planning, and adversely affect our green spaces. The Ontario government, last week, introduced the More Homes Built Faster Act, which addresses the housing crisis by building 1.5 million homes over the next 10 years.
Splurging means getting ‘fries with that’
With a few “extra” bucks in my pocket, I decided to splurge, run some errands and get the family some take-out one recent Friday afternoon. “Splurge?” My first stop was the LCBO for some overdue “tonic.” My poison of choice went up $2 since I last purchased it. Next stop, grabbing a couple of long “underwater” sandwiches. My pocket became $22 lighter.
Ontario introduces the Keeping Students in Class Act
Talks between the Province and CUPE stalled Thursday, setting the stage for a planned strike on Friday. The government tables the Keeping Students in Class ...
Drinkmate’s home carbonator a holiday must
It’s not too early to prepare for the coming holiday season. Consider adding some festive bubbles to your entertainment plans. Drinkmate, a leader in home drink carbonation, offers colourful models to their lineup. Carbonated beverage lovers can now add a pop of blue to their kitchens while enjoying healthier drinks from carbonated water to juice, and even cocktails.
Take a moment to have the time of your life!
Don’t be afraid – be alive – is very good advice. And it’s so true that we seldom see what’s shining at the end of our own noses. For most of us, life moves forward at break-neck speed, pausing just long enough for us to slouch down on the sofa, or hit the hay with arms and legs dangling off the bed.
King pharmacist honoured as ‘trailblazer’
A Schomberg pharmacist is among four Filipino-Canadian trailblazers who have joined the ranks of recipients for the prestigious “Most Influential Filipina Woman in the World:” Award from the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network. Anna Patrizio, pharmacist, and owner of Schomberg Village Pharmacy, was thrilled to be among this group.
Inaugural meetings welcome council members
Two new faces will join King council this term in an election that suffered from low voter turnout. Jennifer Anstey was elected Ward 3 councillor during Monday’s election. She took the race with 228 votes and 42% of the vote. Close behind was Adam Pham, who collected 192 votes (35%). Incumbent Jakob Schneider was third, with 120 votes (22%). Ryan Raymond, with only eight votes, finished fourth. Of the 1,923 eligible voters in the ward, only 548 turned out, or 28.5%.
Election results to be posted
The Township of King will post unofficial election results on its website at king.ca/electionresults beginning after polls close at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24. ...
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