Posts By Mark Pavilons
Karl Subban speaks with children at Schomberg Public School for Black History Month
Retired teacher, principal, and father of three NHL players, Karl Subban spoke to children at Schomberg Public School last Friday. Students from kindergarten all the way to Grade 6 attended the virtual presentation. Teacher Jennifer Watt, reached out to Subban, to educate her students on Black Heritage Month as well as wellness and well-being.
Student-led ‘Bags of Promise’ a lifesaver for homeless youth
Trust students to know the value of a good backpack. Schomberg’s Celina Lovisotto, a student at Queen’s University, and partner Brooke Baker, a student at the Royal Military College of Canada, are the founders of Bags of Promise, an organization that supplies at-risk youth aged 13 to 24 with reusable backpacks full of essential resources and supplies.
Newly released videos take you on a journey to discover the Oak Ridges Moraine
STORM (Save the Oak Ridges Moraine) Coalition released two videos in a 12-part series on the Oak Ridges Moraine.Each video segment is a visual feast ...
Quanta Vici delivers world’s best heated wearables
The cold is no longer a hurdle for outdoor enthusiasts and pain sufferers. Thanks to the efforts of Canadian company Quanta Vici, their high-end heated wearables make any outdoor task more enjoyable, and fashionable.
Rich rise while rest of humanity stumbles
Poverty is an anomaly to the rich. And it’s odd that God gave the poor a rich heart, and some of the rich, a poor one. A new survey indicates that one new billionaire is “minted” every 26 hours and inequality contributes to the death of one person every four seconds.
Municipal services opening up
With the easing of public health measures, King Township is opening up its facilities. CAO Dan Kostopoulos told councillors that masks remain, but capacity limits were lifted at Township facilities March 1. King staff can now start planning for future events, both indoors and outdoors.
Cober not seeking re-election
Long-serving councillor Bill Cober will not seek re-election in this year’s municipal vote.Cober said it’s with mixed emotions that he decided not to seek another ...
Art Hindle to receive ACTRA Award of Excellence
A King actor and advocate will be recognized by his peers at the 20th anniversary of the ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Art Hindle, an actor described by his colleagues as “Canadian film royalty,” will be presented with ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) Toronto’s 2022 Award of Excellence at the an online ceremony to be streamed at 8 p.m. on March 6.
Pathak provokes thought at CAK’s AGM
here are no quick fixes to the climate change challenge, but there are short- and long-term approaches. Citizens, along with governments at all levels, need to be “provoked” into action. That message came from Prashant Pathak, chair of Kingbridge Centre and Innovation Hub, guest speaker for Climate Action King’s inaugural AGM.
Drinkmate’s home carbonator a game-changer
It’s time to pamper ourselves and prepare for the upcoming summer entertaining season. With light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, hosts will love adding “Arctic Blue” to their entertaining repertoire.
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