November 2017 Archive

Broadband arrives in rural King Township

A partnership between government and business has brought high-speed Internet to rural areas of King Township with the initial installation of around 30 km of fibre optic cable. Internet provider Vianet Inc. provided the first hook-up of a residential home on the 19th Sideroad after completing the groundwork of laying the cable including a section that feeds through a tunnel under Highway 400.

King Rebellion victorious in inaugural tournament

Sometimes one is all you need. A tense atmosphere filled the Trisan Centre on Sunday afternoon for the final showdown of the inaugural King Classic Tournament, with the hometown Rebellion taking on the rival Stouffville Clippers.

Universe2go boosts amateur astronomy

You can’t argue with Plato or Sagan. Our species had long held a fascination in those pinholes in the fabric of the night sky.

Praise abounds for all who helped make C150 Global Odyssey a success

Individual achievements are almost always bolstered by a strong support network. The Canada 150 Global Odyssey involved all hands on deck. In achieving several world firsts, the historic flight involved much more than the commitment and talents of three dedicated pilots.

Spark Innovations helps design the future

The power of creation is an awesome thing. But it’s not limited to gods. The creators at King’s Spark Innovations do it on a daily basis. There, in the studio in King City, designers and engineers build “better mousetraps” for their wide range of clients.

Report outlines collisions on our regional roads

Collisions in York, and King Township are at record lows. Yet it seems Bathurst Street continues to be one of the worst roads for local accidents. York Regional council received the 2017 Annual Collision Statistics Report, capturing road safety and collision trends on Regional roads.

King may become a ‘Bee City’

There’s no question King Township is a lot of a things. We may soon be able to add “Bee City” to our distinguished list of characteristics. King council supported the accreditation of Bee City and staff will apply to designate the township as a Bee City.

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