February 2015 Archive

Democracy in action at the local level

Taxpayers deserve accountability. And they deserve an open, frank explanation of where their money goes.

Fine-tuning a budget is never easy

Every year our esteemed local politicians and staff set about a laborious and delicate task of creating a multi-million-dollar game plan for this municipality. Regardless of the upper-level expertise, it’s never easy and the process is fraught with hurdles, pitfalls and ramifications.

Serving the public is Woolley’s ongoing mission

Cam Woolley is on a never-ending mission. If there’s a lesson to be learned, he’ll be the first to share it with the public.

Volunteer firefighters in King are a unique breed

Our communities are constantly growing and changing. One thing that hasn’t changed is the public’s respect for the local volunteer firefighter. If anything, it’s the highest it’s ever been.

Schulte wants to be Liberal candidate in King-Vaughan

Deb Schulte is hoping to win the Liberal nomination for the new federal riding of King-Vaughan.

Cougars meet Otters in first round of playoffs

The Georgian Mid-Ontario Hockey League regular season has been put to bed, the standings have been locked, and the quarter-final series have been set.

Juvenile Red Wings cruise to OMHA quarter-finals

It was a tense atmosphere in the Trisan Centre Saturday afternoon as the Juvenile Red Wings looked to take a stranglehold on their first-round match up with the Newcastle Stars.

Atom Knights claim tournament gold in Toronto

The atom A Knights attended the Toronto Aeros winter Challenge Tournament in Toronto last weekend, holding strong as a team to become victorious.

Budget includes maintaining service levels, putting money aside

King’s recently passed 2015 Budget and Business Plan maintains service levels and puts money aside in reserves.

CIP funding program moves forward

King’s commitment to beautifying its communities took a step forward, thanks to a decision by council recently.

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