October 2016 Archive
King City Lions beat by stampeding Colts
The King City Secondary Lions met the Bill Crothers Colts on the football field at an inopportune time. Picking up their third win in a row and riding to the top of the York Region Athletic Association conference, the Colts defeated the Lions 22-10 last Friday on their home field.
Nobleton teen competes at World Hip Hop Championship
A Nobleton teen will bust a move on the world stage. Amanda Rea has been chosen by Team Dance Canada to represent Canada at the World Hip HOP Championship in Graz, Austria. Auditions for this Canadian National Dance Team brought some of the best dancers across Canada. Amanda qualified at an audition in Ontario.
Social media lowering our collective IQs
Those of us who are “connected,” have a grasp on the power of social media. But in reality, we’re like little children playing with a new toy, not fully understanding how it works or what it is. We just push all the buttons, leap on the information highway and join the long “commute” to our destination.
Hugh Graham to be inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame
One of King’s equestrians will join three colleagues as new inductees into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony and gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto.
Moving the McGillivrays receives amazing response
The biggest residential home build of Scott McGillivray’s career has come with its own unique challenges. And those are revealed, for the whole world to see, weekly on TV. Moving the McGillivrays is a 10-part series on HGTV Canada that welcomes viewers into Scott McGillivray’s family life and home. It follows the McGillivrays’ real-life adventures as they build their dream home together in King Township.
Magna International provides largest gift in Seneca’s history
Seneca’s major expansion at King Campus got a huge boost with the announcement of a $3-million donation from Magna International, Seneca's largest-ever philanthropic gift. The news came at the official launch of the expansion Tuesday, which included remarks from the Hon. Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, the Hon. Dr. Helena Jaczek, MPP, Oak Ridges-Markham and Steve Pellegrini, King Mayor.
New map reveals development plans will ‘destroy’ Ontario’s Greenbelt
The release of a map by a leading environmental group has shocked and outraged residents and politicians. The Ontario Greenbelt Alliance (OGA) released a map highlighting the potential harmful impacts of more than 650 requests, by developers and municipalities to the Ontario government, to remove land from Ontario’s protected Greenbelt.
Thanks for making Tasca Park opening a success
Thank you for the outstanding coverage The King Weekly Sentinel provided for the Tasca Park opening celebrations that took place on Sept. 10. The park ...
Schomberg blood clinic important to Canadian Blood Services
The Schomberg blood clinic has proven to be a valuable community asset to the Canadian Blood Services. The next clinic at the Trisan Centre takes place Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Villanova runs in memory of former student
A special day on the Villanova College calendar year after year, the 2016 Terry Fox Run was a little closer to the hearts of the school’s students and staff.
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