Open house on new OP strategies

The future of King’s Population Growth Management and Employment Land Strategies will be on the table at a Public Open House on Monday, Sept. 16. Running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a presentation starting at 6:30 p.m.The open ...

First phase of construction will start in September, lane reductions and parking restrictions in place

York Region is set to enhance driving conditions for motorists and safety for pedestrians with significant road improvements at King Road and Keele Street, scheduled ...

Opening of Zancor Centre delayed following break-in, vandalism

Construction on King Township’s Zancor Centre, located at 1600 15th Sideroad in King City, has proceeded over the past 24 months on time and within ...

King Township Food Bank fundraiser lets you experience Hawaii

The King Township Food Bank is gearing up for its annual Sip & Savour fundraiser. Now in its 11th year, Sip & Savour is the most anticipated “cocktail party of the year” in King. This year’s event, themed “Aloha Hawaii,” aims to immerse attendees in the vibrant atmosphere of a Hawaiian Luau, complete with traditional music, lively entertainment, bright décor, and authentic flavours that bring the spirit of the islands to life right here in King Township.

Month-long awareness efforts in King focus on pedestrians, cyclists, impaired driving, and speeding

King Township is revving up for its “Safe Streets Start Here” traffic safety campaign, kicking off today with a four-week drive to make King’s roads ...

Hundreds attend King Animal Hospital’s grand opening

The King Animal Hospital opened with much fanfare last week, in ideal mid-summer conditions and might have been the most secure event in King Township history. Hundreds attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the 60,000-square-foot, cutting edge veterinary hospital tucked away on 19th Sideroad between Bathurst and Dufferin.

Local woman needs kidney to live a long life

A local woman is struggling with a medical condition that could cut her life short. But Schomberg’s Jodie Wilson, who works at Tru Country, retains a positive outlook.

King Township Food Bank extends thanks for Spring Food Drive success

The King Township Food Bank would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the entire King Township community for your tremendous support during our recent ...

King Theatre Company aims to provide high quality programs

A new group will raise the bar of community theatre in King and beyond. King City resident Chloë Rose Flowers founded the King Theatre Company, a brand new professional theatre company located in the heart of King Township. The not-for-profit organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of King Township and GTA residents through high-quality, professional theatre, entertainment, and educational programming.

Mayor highlights dynamic developments at luncheon

The King Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon took place at Nobleton Lakes Golf Club last week. More than 150 civic-minded guests – comprised of business and political leaders – attended the banquet to hear Mayor Steve Pellegrini’s annual address that captured the vibrant quality of life in King Township.

Singer sparkles on Canada’s Got Talent reality show

There’s no shortage of talent in King. King City native Sai Juttukonda was a hit on Canada’s Got Talent, which aired April 16. Juttukonda performed a cover of “Jealous” a ballad by Labrinth, which received praise from all four judges. Lilly Singh found her on TikTok and invited her to audition on the CGT stage.

Ontario building new Medical School at York University

The Ontario government is providing an initial investment of $9 million through the 2024 budget, Building a Better Ontario, to begin the design and planning ...

Chamber, Morning family boost pride, entrepreneurship

A grass-roots effort will boost pride across King Township and its business community. A joint effort between the Morning family and King Chamber of Commerce has led to a two-pronged campaign to boost local pride and young entrepreneurs. The King Proud promotion feeds into the Morning Youth Grant. They were announced at the Chamber’s AGM recently, causing a positive buzz among members.

Junior A Hockey Returns to King Township as Brantford 99ers Relocate and Rebrand as the King Rebellion

King Councillors welcome new team, unveil jerseys By Jim Stewart After a 37-year absence, Junior A hockey has returned to King Township. A jersey-unveiling ceremony ...

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 ...

Schomberg U18 Red Wings win Dunnville tournament

The Schomberg U18 Red Wings won five straight games in Dunnville to claim the championship of the 25th annual Albert Schram Local League hockey tournament.The ...

Schomberg’s Micaela Aguiar advances to quarterfinals as the number 1 seed in Ms. Health and Fitness Global Competition

Schomberg resident Micaela Aguiar is ranked #1 heading into the quarterfinals of the 2023 Ms. Health & Fitness Competition. The winner of the competition will be featured on the cover of the Muscle and Fitness HERS magazine and pocket $20,000 U.S. After five elimination rounds, the dedicated local fitness and yoga instructor was still leading the international event. Aguiar – who described herself as a “shy and introverted person” during our meeting at The Grackle Coffee Shop on Main Street – is nonetheless “super excited and nervous simultaneously to have passed through five phases of the competition from Top 50 in the world to Top 15 to Top 10 to Top 5 to the quarterfinals of the competition.”

Zhou and Zhang strike silver for CDS at OFSAA Mixed Doubles Badminton

The mixed doubles team of Rayna Zhou and Zhi Wei Zhang captured OFSAA silver medals at the provincial high school badminton championships played at Trinity College School in Port Hope. Zhou and Zhang inscribed their names last week into the historical records of Country Day School by winning the Cyclone’s first-ever OFSAA medal in badminton.

CDS Cyclone track team captures 8 gold medals at CISAA Championships in Toronto

CDS Cyclone Track and Field Coach Denise Steadman was pleased with her team’s results at the CISAA Championships at York University last week. Eight of her athletes captured gold medals at the meet in Toronto, but she was even more impressed with the level of individual achievement beyond the podium: “We had so many great performances. Our focus is to get personal bests at track meets and one of our athletes – Reese Falkenberg – dropped an incredible 7 seconds off her personal best in the 400m hurdles.”

U18 Rebels win York-Simcoe championship

Another week and another championship for King Township Minor Hockey.It was an exciting night last Wednesday at the Nobleton arena. In front of a packed ...

U12AA King Rebellion captures York-Simcoe M.H.L. Championship with a pair of Final Four shutouts

King’s 12AA rep team continued its winning ways on the weekend. The Rebellion ran the table in a convincing manner at the York-Simcoe Minor Hockey League Final Four playoff tournament by shutting out both their opponents. A 7-0 win over Barrie in the semi-final on Saturday secured a berth in the YSMHL final. In the championship game on Sunday afternoon, the Rebellion used back-to-back goals in the second period and a stifling defence to earn a 2-0 win over Richmond Hill and hang a York-Simcoe championship banner at the Nobleton Arena.

U12AA King Rebellion runs roughshod over Richmond Hill and Stouffville in 5-0 and 4-0 playoff

When the U12 King Rebellion AA hockey team took to the ice for their playoff game at Ed Sackfield Arena in Richmond Hill on Wednesday, they did so amid the cacophony of bell-clanging hockey moms impelling their sons to victory. “The Rebellion Ringers” rang their red bells in raucous unison off the ice and King’s powerhouse squad took care of business on the ice as they defeated the Richmond Hill Stars 5-0 in opening round York-Simcoe playoff action.

KTMHA makes ‘major’ move to AA level for the 2023-24 season

March is a significant hockey month in Ontario as regional and provincial championship tournaments begin in earnest. Randy Shepherd is focused on his King Township teams’ present performance as the playoffs ramp up, but he also has his eyes firmly on the future. The president of the 500-player organization released his organization’s strategy last week to advance the King Township Minor Hockey Association and its member teams.

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.

Big Arch is big on taste

The Golden Arches have come to life again, through an amazing new burger from McDonald’s. The Big Arch made its debut and boy, will customers love this new sandwich. It’s heralded as the “biggest bite” on the Canadian menu, and they’re right.

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.

Yard work never felt so good

It seems our yard work never ends. Recent wet weather across southern Ontario accelerated growth of all plants and shrubs. Tending to them means constantly staying on top of things so they don’t get out of control. Trimming hedges and branches never felt so good, thanks to Craftsman’s V20 cordless 20-inch hedge trimmer.

Alkanatur is a testament to healthy living

We are what we eat, but we’re also what we drink. Health-conscious individuals are learning more about the right combination of ingredients to put into their bodies. All of our cells, organs and tissues require water to function, and the fact is we’d die without it. Water is vital and does double duty, transporting nutrients and removing waste.

Craftsman pressure washer delivers the muscle

Sprucing up the exterior of our homes can be a daunting task. According to a Stanley Black & Decker survey, 71% of homeowners say they enjoy the time they spend caring for their yard. And sometimes we need all the help we can get. Cleaning everything from patio stones to second-storey windows is made easy, thanks to Craftsman’s electric brushless cold water pressure washer.

Craftsman cordless inflator has your back

The majority of Ontario motorists know that tire inflation is necessary. It also improves fuel economy and lessens vehicle emissions. Experience a low or flat tire is never welcome, but Craftsman’s V20 Cordless Inflator can mean the difference between roadside assistance and being on your way.

Miele leads the way with its Triflex HX2

Led by a life-long mission to improve, premium appliance maker Miele is always making things better. The renowned kitchen appliance leader also offers the finest in cleaning products. Enter the Triflex HX2, a cordless stick vacuum cleaner. It boasts a 3-in-1 design to tackle all your cleaning chores. The most impressive advancement in home vacuums in the past 100 years has been the light-weight, rechargeable cordless model, giving consumers freedom and flexibility. Manufacturers have made huge inroads in the last decade. The Triflex HX2 is the epitome of that innovative excellence.

KitchenAid’s grain and rice cooker is a modern marvel

They say you can’t build a better mousetrap, or rice cooker for that matter. Well, they’re wrong. Renowned appliance leader KitchenAid has created a modern marvel that will complete every kitchen. No more measuring and worrying about overcooked or underdone rice. No more imperfections. This cooker boasts an integrated water tank that automatically measures and infuses the right amount of water for the job. This smart gizmo also has 21 presets for grains, rice and beans, taking all the guess work out of cooking.

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