Posts By Mark Pavilons
What does it take for us to evolve?
What will it take for our species to rise up, meet the challenges as one, unified world? My son told me something very poignant the other day. He said if we don’t let go of animosity in our hearts and come together as one species, we will never rise to another, greater level. In other words, we won’t evolve into something better unless we let go of our negative human qualities. He’s quite right.
Local groups share provincial funding
York-based organizations received a shot in the arm, thanks to funding through the provincial Seniors Community Grant Program. In all, the program is handing out $5 million to more than 250 community organizations. The aim is to keep seniors healthy and engaged in their own communities.
Salvation lies in traditional fresh-cooked food
Humans are obsessed with food. And why shouldn’t we be? When is the last time you cleaned your plate because the meal was made with magical ingredients – love and tradition?
Cougars bounce back in a huge way
Schomberg Cougars forward Marc Bottero moved into second in league scoring with 27 goals after this week, as the Cougars regained their mojo against two tough opponents.
Taste of Main food event under way in the heart of Schomberg
The restaurants on Schomberg’s Main Street are collaborating for the inaugural Taste of Main prix fixe dining event. A prix fixe (a French term meaning ...
Facilities named after two former firefighters
The Schomberg fire hall will pay tribute to two former members of King Fire and Emergency Services. King council gave their stamp of approval on the plan to honor the memories of Bruce Jessop and Paul Jackson. Training rooms within the station will soon bear the names of these two remarkable men.
Unnecessary loss of human life is tragic
I find it tragic and sad when human life is wasted. When someone is born, lives and dies, but whose life goes by unnoticed, it’s an extreme waste of potential. Sure, I get it. Thousands of people, including children, die everyday. Many of these deaths are preventable, but our society has not evolved enough to get concerned about all life around the globe.
King actress Simone Miller releases new single
The sky’s the limit for a King native, who’s honing her acting and singing skills. Simone Miller, who stars in both “Detention Adventure” and “Run the Burbs,” has released her second music single, title “Older.” When she turned 15, Miller reflected on the year and the pressure to accomplish a lot, and at the same time felt the pull of multiple lockdowns not allowing her to do what she wanted to do.
Preliminary work starts on Highway 413 corridor
Preliminary pre-planning has begun on the somewhat controversial Highway 413 transportation corridor. King councillors received an update from Ministry of Transportation staff recently.
Conservative MPs anxious to move forward
Conservatives across Canada are regrouping under interim leader Candice Bergen, following the departure of O’Toole as party leader. The Conservative caucus voted 73-45 to oust O’Toole last week, who then resigned. Conservative MPs named Bergen the interim leader late last Wednesday evening.
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