Posts By Mark Pavilons
King Chamber spreads the joy at holiday lunch
Local families will benefit from the kindness of members of the King Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber held its annual holiday lunch and toy drive at the Kingbridge Centre last week, gathering for the first time since the pandemic.
Keeping your hands toasty at all times
Cold hands are the worst part of Canadian winters. But it’s no longer a problem, thanks to a handy, portable device courtesy of Ocoopa. The small palm-sized hand warmer is water-resistant, dust-resistance and crack-resistant. It delivers heat, from 45C to 65C and lasts more than four hours.
Putting our ‘First World’ woes in perspective
As we enter the holidays and emerge from our burrows, we face some new and old challenges. These hurdles, however, are solely First World issues, and are so petty and trivial in the grand scheme of things.
Rural bylaw update first in almost 50 years
The long-awaited update to King’s Rural Zoning Bylaw has been extensive, but it hasn’t come without some challenges. King councillors received a consultant’s report on the revamped bylaw for countryside, which is long overdue. It’s been 46 years in the making and while the process has been daunting, public engagement has been front and centre during the consultation.
Lions online auction
Live now on the Nobleton Lions Club’s website, just in time for Christmas shopping, we are hosting an online auction featuring new and gently used ...
Interview with Sting
Very few people get to speak to those who have enriched their lives through art.King’s Ron Littlejohn got to do just that recently when he ...
Radio show has kept people connected during the pandemic
We take listening to the radio for granted. But in the past couple of years, it has become a lifeline of sorts to many people. King’s Ronnie Littlejohn hosts “The Gumbo Kitchen” Friday nights on JAZZ.FM91. And listeners have reached out in record numbers during the pandemic.
Cleaner air vital during the winter season
With people starting to stay indoors and wait out the winter, air quality is a number one concern. Fortunately for homeowners, there are many products to help maintain pure air in your home. One is JS Innovation’s Vanguard 2.0, a combination air purifier and dehumidifier all in one.
Worry and anxiety detrimental to our health
Living in the modern age, we take worry and stress in stride. It’s part of our daily life and it’s something we’ve come to expect. It comes in all shapes and sizes, from trying to open one of those tiny butter containers in a restaurant, to misplacing your debit card.
Schomberg Hall to get a needed face lift
The Schomberg Community Hall will be getting much needed renovations. King councillors approved the plan to spend $1.27 million on the work, to meet code requirements and improve accessibility, energy efficiency and overall usability.
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