Posts By Mark Pavilons
York makes excellent vaccine progress
York Region continues to make excellent progress in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, with 80.4% of residents age 12+ have received their first dose of ...
King City installation honours Olympian Rosie MacLennan
To celebrate King City’s very own Rosie MacLennan, a two-time Olympic gold-medal trampolinist, Canadian Tire has unveiled one of six cross-Canada Celebration Walls at the corner of King Rd. and Keele St., King City. The interactive, trampoline-themed installation will be on display as MacLennan competes for Team Canada for the fourth consecutive time at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Rising Native star targets Vatican’s crimes against humanity
A rising Native music sensation has set her sights on bringing the Vatican to the International Court of Justice for Crimes Against Humanity.Madisyn Whajne from ...
Many ways to feed the mind, body and spirit
try to provide “food for thought” each week in my editorial columns. Sometimes I even provide actual food suggestions. As we reintegrate with our fellow humans in the coming weeks and months, we are looking for a new balance. Hopefully lessons learned over the past year will give us some renewed umph, or at least some motivation to get out, explore and become more fulfilled.
Seneca makes vaccines mandatory for in-class learning
Seneca College, with a campus in King Township, is making COVID vaccinations mandatory for students this fall. They are the first post-secondary institution to implement such a policy.
Mizzoni releases song inspired by Indigenous tragedy
A prolific King singer-songwriter has released a new song, inspired by recent events. Len Mizzoni has released “They Found Us.” Mizzoni said the recent unfolding tragic events of the residential schools has inspired this new song.
King expanding services in Step Three
King is expanding its services, with more on the horizon as the province enters Step Three of its Roadmap to Reopen.“King is looking forward to ...
Reed diffusers bring back memories
t is often a challenge to keep our homes smelling fresh and inviting. Now that the pandemic is waning, we’re opening our homes again. Air freshers are one thing, but Clarri Hill has launched a lineup of reed diffusers that add a scent of luxury to your home.
Consumers continue to lose ground
We like to think of ourselves as a compassionate lot. Sure, we’re giving, caring and even tolerant. We welcome visitors and newcomers with open arms. We recognize almost every culture, every cause, every plight.
Growth through 2051 will present challenges
Land to accommodate growth in Ontario through 2051 will put pressure on municipalities like King Township. As York Region prepares its Official Plan, it has created a draft forecast and land needs assessment through 2051. York is suggesting a portion of King’s future growth and urban expansion be designed on Whitebelt lands. King is forecasted to grow to 49,600 by 2051, and be home to 16,400 jobs.
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