MPP Lecce heads up expanded ministry

Doug Ford’s “experienced team”will benefit from the expertise of MPPs serving King. King-Vaughan MPP Stephen Lecce is now Minister of the expanded Energy and Mines, an expanded portfolio of Energy and Electrification. In addition to his energy portfolio, he is now responsible for overseeing all mining projects across the province – many of which focus on getting shovels in the ground to extract critical minerals like nickel, potash, aluminum, and lithium.

Investments made to keep local water safe

York Region’s water is safe to drink. Local water is distributed by King Township and must meet high regulatory quality standards as legislated by the Province of Ontario. A recent report to King council revealed local water quality meets or exceeds all standards.

Township seeks community feedback on proposed commercial licensing framework

King Township is exploring creating a commercial licensing system to better support local businesses, ensure they follow regulations and help with future planning to manage ...

Municipalities buy Canadian in face of U.S. tariffs

The on-again, off-again “trade war” with the U.S. has taken another turn. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump exempted certain imports from Canada that comply with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) — primarily auto components — will avoid the 25 per cent tariffs for a month. The American stance softened in light of a downturn in the U.S. market after the initial tariffs were imposed. On April 2, Trump plans to announce what he calls reciprocal tariffs to match the tariffs, taxes and subsidies from other countries.

Join Earth Hour events, be a part of a journey towards a greener, more sustainable future

Help King Township celebrate planet Earth by taking part in a series of free educational environmental initiatives taking place this March as we head into ...

New service provides direct access to zoning staff for personalized support

Have you ever wondered about the zoning processes and regulations of King Township?Now, you can get all your questions answered with the launch of the ...

Suspects facing multiple charges after failed carjacking in King

nvestigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have laid multiple charges against three men after a failed carjacking in the Township of King. On Jan. 9, at 8:22 p.m., police responded to an attempted carjacking in the area of King Road and Highway 27. The victim was travelling on King Road when their vehicle was rear ended by the suspect vehicle. As the victim exited, two suspects approached wearing face coverings and at least one was armed with a firearm.

Churches hold ‘SOUPer Bowl’

No doubt many people will be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9 – Chiefs or Eagles?Did you know that there is another event happening ...

Victims urged to come forward in fraud investigation

Police are asking anyone who has come in contact with a King man to come forward and help them in their investigation.Investigators with the York ...

Nobleton Lions present Pavilons with Helen Keller Fellowship

With the creed, “Service to Others” in mind, the Nobleton Lions Club presented Mark Pavilons with the prestigious Helen Keller Fellowship. The award is given to Lions and community members for “untiring service,” and given “light in the darkness” and compassion to their fellow human beings.

Courtney Allen named new Fire Chief for King Township

Following a competitive recruitment process, King Township is pleased to announce that Courtney Allen has been named the new Fire Chief of King Fire and ...

Trust and respect keys to successful dog training

Our canine family members love us unconditionally. We want them to “behave,” and act, well, like a family member. That takes training, practice and some key fundamental behavioural tweaks.

Schomberg’s Don Dippo appointed to the Order of Canada for founding ‘Borderless Higher Education for Refugees’

Former Schomberg resident Don Dippo is enjoying retirement life in British Columbia where he has rejoined his children on the West Coast. “We moved out to Comox Valley two years ago. All four of our children had relocated to BC so the move made sense to us. It’s great to see our two grandchildren regularly, instead of on Zoom. We’ve seen more of them in two years than we saw in 10 years.”

Fire Chief Jim Wall retires, leaving a legacy behind in King

Jim Wall is a fighter. And he’s a champion in his own class. Most people know him as King’s Fire Chief and a veteran firefighter. But others see him as fighting for the community, on a daily basis.

Collingwood follows its season-long winning recipe to eliminate King from OJHL playoffs in five games

After dropping Game 1 on home ice to the upstart seventh-seed Rebellion, the Collingwood Blues swept the next four OJHL West quarterfinal contests by deploying a winning recipe that has served the reigning Canadian Junior Champions all season.

King Rebellion upsets national champion Blues 4-3 in Collingwood to take Game 1 of OJHL Quarterfinals

The King Junior A Rebellion drove north to snowy Collingwood on Friday night and upset the second-seeded Blues 4-3 to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven OJHL West quarterfinal series. The seventh-seeded Rebellion – in front of 761 raucous fans at Eddie Bush Arena – also ended Collingwood’s league-best 14-game unbeaten streak. The Blues’ last loss was January 18 when they dropped a 4-1 decision to the first-place Flyers in Leamington.

Erik Powers’s 42-save performance leads King Junior A Rebellion to 5-0 Home Opener win over Aurora Tigers

Erik Powers’s first start of the OJHL season was an auspicious one. The King Rebellion goaltender, who hails from Edgewater, British Columbia, got the nod from Head Coach Mark Joslin to backstop his hockey club in a historical game for the transplanted Brantford 99ers franchise.

Junior A Hockey Returns to King Township as Brantford 99ers Relocate and Rebrand as the King Rebellion

King Councillors welcome new team, unveil jerseys By Jim Stewart After a 37-year absence, Junior A hockey has returned to King Township. A jersey-unveiling ceremony ...

King Rebellion U18BB triumphs with season tournament sweep

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the King Rebellion U18BB hockey team secured a season tournament sweep by clinching victory in all three ...

Schomberg U18 Red Wings win Dunnville tournament

The Schomberg U18 Red Wings won five straight games in Dunnville to claim the championship of the 25th annual Albert Schram Local League hockey tournament.The ...

Schomberg’s Micaela Aguiar advances to quarterfinals as the number 1 seed in Ms. Health and Fitness Global Competition

Schomberg resident Micaela Aguiar is ranked #1 heading into the quarterfinals of the 2023 Ms. Health & Fitness Competition. The winner of the competition will be featured on the cover of the Muscle and Fitness HERS magazine and pocket $20,000 U.S. After five elimination rounds, the dedicated local fitness and yoga instructor was still leading the international event. Aguiar – who described herself as a “shy and introverted person” during our meeting at The Grackle Coffee Shop on Main Street – is nonetheless “super excited and nervous simultaneously to have passed through five phases of the competition from Top 50 in the world to Top 15 to Top 10 to Top 5 to the quarterfinals of the competition.”

Zhou and Zhang strike silver for CDS at OFSAA Mixed Doubles Badminton

The mixed doubles team of Rayna Zhou and Zhi Wei Zhang captured OFSAA silver medals at the provincial high school badminton championships played at Trinity College School in Port Hope. Zhou and Zhang inscribed their names last week into the historical records of Country Day School by winning the Cyclone’s first-ever OFSAA medal in badminton.

CDS Cyclone track team captures 8 gold medals at CISAA Championships in Toronto

CDS Cyclone Track and Field Coach Denise Steadman was pleased with her team’s results at the CISAA Championships at York University last week. Eight of her athletes captured gold medals at the meet in Toronto, but she was even more impressed with the level of individual achievement beyond the podium: “We had so many great performances. Our focus is to get personal bests at track meets and one of our athletes – Reese Falkenberg – dropped an incredible 7 seconds off her personal best in the 400m hurdles.”

U18 Rebels win York-Simcoe championship

Another week and another championship for King Township Minor Hockey.It was an exciting night last Wednesday at the Nobleton arena. In front of a packed ...

Quesada’s Drunken Chicken is bold, smoky, and cooked with tequila

If you’re looking for authentic Mexican taste sensations, you have to check out Quesada. The Canadian chain relaunched its “Drunken Chicken,” a favourite that delivers a bold new twist to all Quesada classics. The flame-grilled chicken cooked with tequila is available in burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and nachos at all participating Quesada locations until April 8.

Pizza Nova rolls out new meatball pizza for ‘National Meatball Day’

Pizza Nova unveiled its latest Signature Pizza – the Meatball Pizza. For many lovers of Italian food, this is a gift from heaven. Crafted with high-quality ingredients and bold flavours, this new pizza brings the comfort of a classic Italian dish to Pizza Nova’s signature handcrafted pizzas. This is a work of art, and tastes as good as it looks.

Extra set of eyes provides peace of mind

We all want to feel safe and secure in our own homes. With break-ins and home invasions on the rise across the GTA, homeowners need to stay one step ahead of the would-be criminals.

VIBE provides needed boost for your body to heal itself

Miraculously, the human body is capable of healing itself. But it doesn’t hurt to give it a boost now and then. Sometimes modern breakthroughs are, in fact, rocket science. It’s science that backs up the efficacy of VIBE, a portable resonance frequency therapy device. VIBE is designed to help ease a multitude of conditions and ailments.

Remaining vigilant in our quest for pristine air

We’re on an upward trend in pursuing ways to maintain our health and well being. The air we breathe is paramount and we must remain vigilant in keeping our homes pure and clean. It’s our first and best defence against airborne nasties. There are many residential air purifiers on the market, with more emerging every day.

PuroAir helps you breathe easy in your home

There is nothing more important than the air we breathe. And everyone should have control over their indoor air quality. That’s the mantra of PuroAir and their line of air purifiers.

Echo Water sets the industry standard in hydrogen water technology

We are all looking at ways to improve our lifestyles and adopt a healthier way of living. Staying hydrated is a must and the old adage of drinking plenty of water has never been more accurate. One of our newest allies in the battle against toxins is hydrogenated water.

Countertop ice-maker is the perfect companion for entertaining

Any family gathering or party wouldn’t be complete with an additional ice-maker. How many times have you run out of ice during a backyard BBQ, having to run out to the store? The built-in refrigerator ice-makers take time, something you don’t have when guests arrive.

Victrola Rock Speaker sets a new industry standard

Enjoying the outdoors, in our own bit of paradise, includes a lot of moving pieces. One of them is music. You can’t enjoy summer without your favourite tunes. There are many portable speakers on the market, but none come close to the discreet Rock Speakers from venerable Victrola. These are beasts, and have really set the industry standard in outdoor listening.

Yard work never felt so good

It seems our yard work never ends. Recent wet weather across southern Ontario accelerated growth of all plants and shrubs. Tending to them means constantly staying on top of things so they don’t get out of control. Trimming hedges and branches never felt so good, thanks to Craftsman’s V20 cordless 20-inch hedge trimmer.

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