Lecce announces funding for hospital
As part of the provincial budget, the Province is investing $10 million for the Southlake Regional Health Centre, to plan for a new hospital in addition to the renovation of the existing facility. “After opening the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and delivering two net-new long term care homes, we are investing in better care, closer to home,” said King–Vaughan Stephen Lecce. The Southlake Hospital leadership team joined him for the announcement. Shown are (l to r) Derek Rowland, Chief Communications Officer and Director of Public Affairs at Southlake; Dawn Gallagher Murphy, MPP for Newmarket–Aurora; Wendy Miller, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Southlake; Stephen Lecce.
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King Township encourages residents to attend Nobleton Victoria Day fireworks for a safe celebration
As the Victoria Day weekend approaches, the Township of King encourages residents to enjoy the spectacular Nobleton Victoria Day fireworks instead of setting off their ...
King Township promotes tree planting and recycling initiatives to combat climate change
Let’s protect our planet by keeping recyclables out of landfills and planting trees to create a greener future! That’s the message King Township is sending in advance of upcoming community tree planting events and several recycling initiatives.
Residents help shape community vision at master plans public open house
King Township residents came together April 15, for a Public Open House that encouraged community input on updated master plans for the Township’s facilities, parks, trails, and transportation. The event, held at the Zancor Centre in King City, drew hundreds of engaged residents, eager to contribute to the future of their community. The open house was designed as a drop-in format, allowing residents to arrive at their convenience, view draft proposals, ask questions, and provide feedback. Township staff, consultants, and representatives from York Region were available to discuss the key elements of each plan, gather input, and explain how public suggestions could shape future improvements.
Home improvement experts shine in ‘Renovation Resort’
Home improvement reality shows have viewers glued to their screens in record numbers. As people decide to stay put and improve their biggest investment, TV shows help inspire creativity. Season 2 of the Corus original Renovation Resort is showcasing some amazing talent. It airs on the Home Network. Led by hosts Scott McGillivray, and Bryan Baeumler, teams are tackling ambitious projects, transforming a waterfront property into a stunning, four-season vacation retreat.
Historic investment will extend McMichael’s lifetime for decades to come
The Ontario government is investing up to $50 million over three years to update and expand the McMichael Canadian Art Collection (McMichael) facility and grounds ...
From Ice Age to present day: A journey through the history of King Township
Three years ago, at the outset of the King Township Historical Society’s 50th anniversary year, local author and King resident Ann Love and King’s retired deputy chief librarian Sharon Bentley, took on the monumental task of writing “The History of King Township: A Community Shaped by the Land.”
King City’s Olivia Forte in the running to be crowned Miss Canada Universe in August
Olivia Forte aspires to be the next Miss Canada Universe and her dream of being a national goodwill ambassador on the international stage got closer to fruition last week.
New service provides direct access to zoning staff for personalized support
Have you ever wondered about the zoning processes and regulations of King Township?Now, you can get all your questions answered with the launch of the ...
Suspects facing multiple charges after failed carjacking in King
nvestigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have laid multiple charges against three men after a failed carjacking in the Township of King. On Jan. 9, at 8:22 p.m., police responded to an attempted carjacking in the area of King Road and Highway 27. The victim was travelling on King Road when their vehicle was rear ended by the suspect vehicle. As the victim exited, two suspects approached wearing face coverings and at least one was armed with a firearm.
Victims urged to come forward in fraud investigation
Police are asking anyone who has come in contact with a King man to come forward and help them in their investigation.Investigators with the York ...
Sports
U9 NobleKing Knights complete perfect season with championship win
The U9 Nobleking Knights capped off a dream season with a commanding three-game sweep of the Innisfil Winterhawks (Team 3) to win the Simcoe Region ...
Rebellion U9 captures York-Simcoe title
For the 2024/2025 season the U9MD King Rebellion went undefeated during the regular season and playoffs, with the lowest GAA average in all of York Simcoe Minor Hockey League. They took to the ice on April 5 at the new Zancor Centre for their Championship game against the Barrie Colts White. With a packed house of fans cheering them on, they were victorious, winning the game 6-3 for the first-ever York-Simcoe U9MD Tier 1 Championship for the King Rebellion.
U15 Nobleking Knights go from worst in 2024 to first in 2025 to win the Simcoe Region Local League Title
The U15 Nobleking Knights captured the Simcoe Region Local League Championship with a 7-0 shellacking of the Lefroy Ice Breakers at the Nobleton Community Centre last Sunday. Winning the championship with seven consecutive playoff wins completed a remarkable metamorphosis by the hockey club.
Collingwood follows its season-long winning recipe to eliminate King from OJHL playoffs in five games
After dropping Game 1 on home ice to the upstart seventh-seed Rebellion, the Collingwood Blues swept the next four OJHL West quarterfinal contests by deploying a winning recipe that has served the reigning Canadian Junior Champions all season.
King Rebellion upsets national champion Blues 4-3 in Collingwood to take Game 1 of OJHL Quarterfinals
The King Junior A Rebellion drove north to snowy Collingwood on Friday night and upset the second-seeded Blues 4-3 to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven OJHL West quarterfinal series. The seventh-seeded Rebellion – in front of 761 raucous fans at Eddie Bush Arena – also ended Collingwood’s league-best 14-game unbeaten streak. The Blues’ last loss was January 18 when they dropped a 4-1 decision to the first-place Flyers in Leamington.
Erik Powers’s 42-save performance leads King Junior A Rebellion to 5-0 Home Opener win over Aurora Tigers
Erik Powers’s first start of the OJHL season was an auspicious one. The King Rebellion goaltender, who hails from Edgewater, British Columbia, got the nod from Head Coach Mark Joslin to backstop his hockey club in a historical game for the transplanted Brantford 99ers franchise.
King Rebellion U18BB triumphs with season tournament sweep
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the King Rebellion U18BB hockey team secured a season tournament sweep by clinching victory in all three ...
Nobleton player crowned World Junior champ
As Dylan Guenther slotted home the game-winning goal in overtime against the Czech Republic last week, it wasn’t solely a victory for Team Canada but it was also a big victory for Nobleton and King Township.
Schomberg native took the road less travelled and now he’s finding success at SPIRE
Schomberg native Riley Melvin understands what it’s like to not be gifted with a talent, but to achieve it through belief and effort. In an exclusive interview with the King Weekly Sentinel, the 18-year-old joked that he had zero athletic ability growing up.
We Care tourney sets new record
Close to 200 friends, family, sponsors, golfers and volunteers stepped up to raise $28,316 this year at the annual We Care golf tournament,This brings the ...
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Oscar nominees will benefit from better sleep, thanks to Canadian company
For the second consecutive year, Helight Sleep was chosen to be part of the prestigious gift bag given to the nominees at the Oscars ceremony. Inspired by NASA research on the circadian rhythm, this patented sleep aid device uses red light. Initially controversial in Quebec, Helight Sleep is now establishing itself as a pioneer and a must-see tool.
Quesada’s Drunken Chicken is bold, smoky, and cooked with tequila
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican taste sensations, you have to check out Quesada. The Canadian chain relaunched its “Drunken Chicken,” a favourite that delivers a bold new twist to all Quesada classics. The flame-grilled chicken cooked with tequila is available in burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and nachos at all participating Quesada locations until April 8.
Pizza Nova rolls out new meatball pizza for ‘National Meatball Day’
Pizza Nova unveiled its latest Signature Pizza – the Meatball Pizza. For many lovers of Italian food, this is a gift from heaven. Crafted with high-quality ingredients and bold flavours, this new pizza brings the comfort of a classic Italian dish to Pizza Nova’s signature handcrafted pizzas. This is a work of art, and tastes as good as it looks.
Extra set of eyes provides peace of mind
We all want to feel safe and secure in our own homes. With break-ins and home invasions on the rise across the GTA, homeowners need to stay one step ahead of the would-be criminals.
VIBE provides needed boost for your body to heal itself
Miraculously, the human body is capable of healing itself. But it doesn’t hurt to give it a boost now and then. Sometimes modern breakthroughs are, in fact, rocket science. It’s science that backs up the efficacy of VIBE, a portable resonance frequency therapy device. VIBE is designed to help ease a multitude of conditions and ailments.
Remaining vigilant in our quest for pristine air
We’re on an upward trend in pursuing ways to maintain our health and well being. The air we breathe is paramount and we must remain vigilant in keeping our homes pure and clean. It’s our first and best defence against airborne nasties. There are many residential air purifiers on the market, with more emerging every day.
PuroAir helps you breathe easy in your home
There is nothing more important than the air we breathe. And everyone should have control over their indoor air quality. That’s the mantra of PuroAir and their line of air purifiers.
Echo Water sets the industry standard in hydrogen water technology
We are all looking at ways to improve our lifestyles and adopt a healthier way of living. Staying hydrated is a must and the old adage of drinking plenty of water has never been more accurate. One of our newest allies in the battle against toxins is hydrogenated water.
Countertop ice-maker is the perfect companion for entertaining
Any family gathering or party wouldn’t be complete with an additional ice-maker. How many times have you run out of ice during a backyard BBQ, having to run out to the store? The built-in refrigerator ice-makers take time, something you don’t have when guests arrive.
Victrola Rock Speaker sets a new industry standard
Enjoying the outdoors, in our own bit of paradise, includes a lot of moving pieces. One of them is music. You can’t enjoy summer without your favourite tunes. There are many portable speakers on the market, but none come close to the discreet Rock Speakers from venerable Victrola. These are beasts, and have really set the industry standard in outdoor listening.
Editorial
‘Brotherhood’ is a mighty powerful thing
I never had a brother and often wonder what that would have been like. My older sister and I were almost eight years apart so for most of my childhood, we weren’t close. And, in those days, having your little brother tag along just wasn’t cool.
- Looking back we enjoyed the best decades ever
- Let’s not grow old but continue to ripen!
- Do we appreciate every second we have?
- Maybe the young ones are paying attention
- Hope is one thing that keeps us moving
- Hope is one thing that keeps us moving
- Just what does it mean to have ‘faith?’
- Leaving a memorable legacy behind
- It’s not always easy to ask for help
- Finding, and defining joy in our lives
- Taking a look at our purpose in life
- Democratic principles even more important today
- Are we all more closely connected than we think?
- Are we accidental-like or is there more to this?
- Why ‘doing nothing’ just isn’t an option
- We should celebrate our very existence
- Every day is a challenge for many
- Courage, fortitude needed to face the year ahead
- Humour makes my world go ‘round
- Knowledge isn’t enough to advance our species
- Santa Claus has along and cherished history
- Holidays shouldn’t be financially stressful
