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Galt Family Foundation aims to reward local volunteer work
September 16, 2020 · 0 Comments
When John and Sandra Galt first moved to King 20 years ago, they were immediately struck by the selflessness of the community’s volunteers. Volunteers formed the backbone of their son’s baseball league and daughter’s Girl Guide troop, and were the driving force behind family events like the Schomberg Fair and Main Street Christmas. Charity auctions and dinners, hosted by the local Lions Clubs, were another source of entertainment for the couple.
Lions, Berger, gear up for 2020 walk
The pandemic has put a damper on many physical fundraisers. But it hasn’t hindered the efforts of the Nobleton Lions Club, and community participants. This year’s Walk for Dog Guides takes place on Sunday, Oct. 4.
York Catholic board earmarks $21 million for reopening
The Board of Trustees of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) approved a list of new investments, which total close to $21 million to ...
Time to lace up for the 10th annual Schomberg Country Run
The Anglican Parish of Lloydtown is holding the 10th Annual Schomberg Country Run this September to commemorate the late Rev. Sheilagh Ashworth and her commitment ...
Local girl raises funds to help zoo project
Six-year-old Charlotte Killman can’t wait to see the new Orangutan outdoor habitat at the Toronto Zoo. As a participant in the Toronto Oasis ZooRun, she is helping raise funds for the project.
Local artist challenges perceptions through illustrations
Giovannina Colalillo always wanted to be an artist, even as a young child. Born and raised in Toronto to creative parents who migrated from Italy, she moved to Schomberg 20 years ago with her husband and first child. “I was pregnant with my daughter at the time, and we wanted to raise our family in this quaint tight-knit community,” said Colalillo, a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design who majored in illustration and art.
New King Bulletin e-newsletter to be published monthly
King Township has launched a brand new way of keeping citizens up-to-date on the latest King news. Called the King Bulletin, the e-newsletter will be ...
Council okays condo development in King City
Zancor Homes was given the green light to proceed with their six-storey condo development in King City. Councillors approved Zancor’s Official Plan amendment, allowing the height and densities associated with the project.
King to keep some facilities closed to end year
King is maintaining a “cautious and gradual” approach to its reopening. Township staff have been evaluating safe, contained and fiscally responsible measures in determining the re-opening plans of some indoor facilities, through to the end of 2020.
James Morning and Sons celebrates 50th anniversary
James Morning worked for King Township for 10 years. A standard 7 to 5 job in the 1960s. He always had the ambition of beginning his own business on the side. Why not? It’s some extra money. Thoughts began percolating within in his mind. What if this business turned into something big? He could pass it down to his children and begin not just a business, but a generational enterprise.
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