November 2016 Archive

Chamber salutes local business successes

Momentum in King is building and the King Chamber of Commerce is enjoying the ride. Local success stories were showcased last week at the 9th annual business awards dinner, held at Nobleton Lakes. Robin Priestly noted the Chamber itself has had a busy 2016 with events, forums and business openings.

Traffic study stirs the pot with speeding concerns

A seemingly routine traffic study stirred the proverbial hornets’ nest at King council recently. The ward-by-ward study results for 2015-2016 were presented to council, along with several recommendations.

Nobleton development given another extension

A Nobleton development has been given a six-month extension, while the applicants catch up on needed site work. Councillor David Boyd recommended that Edgecore Investments (Fandor Homes) be given the six-month extension for the Via Moto subdivision on King Road. This project, formerly known as Tomlinson Gardens, has stalled and changed owners over the years.

King Township firefighters are ‘fully involved’

Chief Jim Wall named two recipients from each station for the Distinguished Service Award, given to members who distinguish themselves by meritorious achievement and those ...

Feel like taking a hike in King?

This is a great time of year to take a walk or run on the trails in King Township. No bugs. Those of us who ...

What’s on the mind of today’s youth?

We tend to criticize our youth for being unprepared for the harsh, cruel world that currently exists. If they are ill equipped to meet the current and future challenges, the solution rests with us – parents, teachers and society as a whole.

Country Day School triathlete takes international stage

King native and Country Day School athlete Logan Hunt donned the red and white and brought pride to both his country and hometown. Competing in the Under-19 Triathlon World Championships in Cozumel, Mexico, Hunt finished in the middle of the pack in the testing race that saw athletes swim 750 metres, cycle 20 kilometres, and run 5 kilometres.

Priestly Demolition wins 2016 World Demolition Award

King’s own Priestly Demolition, has been recognized for their skills and expertise. Priestly, along with 98 other companies from 19 different countries, competed for this ...

Multi-storey residential proposal for King City

An innovative and much-needed multi-unit residential development is drawing praise from King councillors. Council, at its Oct. 17 meeting, received plans for the development on Keele Street in King City during a public information meeting. The project involves some 60 stacked townhouses/condominium units in three buildings along Keele, in what was once the old potato chip factory. As well, one of the units will have some commercial space available.

Seneca’s expansion comes as good news to King council

The expansion of the King Campus of Seneca College is moving full steam ahead. And that comes as great news to the Township. King councillors voted to approve the site plan application, allowing Seneca to move forward with the construction of its 200,000-square-foot addition.

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