December 2014 Archive
Curler travels across the nation, curling 100 games
Ron Swan is slowly becoming a household name as he is attempting to curl in 100 sponsored games in 100 different clubs across the nation.
King rescue facility saves 13 horses
For many of our equine gentle giants, the end of the road is a distasteful one indeed. Horses who have outlived their usefulness often end up at horse auctions, sold by the pound for their meat.
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program eyed as a model around the world
The world’s most successful program connecting seasonal workers with agricultural employers has kicked into high gear. It continues to draw praise from area farmers and organizations and in fact, is recognized around the world.
Environmental literacy for dummies
Black Friday. Black Thursday. Black Friday Week. Or just the weekend. The pre-religious holyday, pre-elf holiday sales always remind me how truly environmentally illiterate we are as a western society. It was headlined this week by a scene from a Walmart store where two customers battled over a $5 Barbie doll.
Council starts new term of office
The members of the 2014-2018 King Township council were sworn-in at a special ceremony at The Country Day School in King City Monday.
Schomberg’s A Main Street Christmas marks its 20th
The Victorian look of “A Main Street Christmas” makes it feel as if this special annual event is timeless and forever. On Dec. 6 it ...
Coyotes pose no real threat to people, large dogs
The GTA and our green King Township is home to many coyotes. They are wild animals to be enjoyed and not feared, according to local wildlife experts.
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