Council supports agreement on ‘Boynton’ lands in Nobleton

There are plans for a large-scale subdivision just south of Nobleton. And both the proponents and Township are creating an agreement to everyone’s benefit. The owner of the property known as Boynton Lands at 12805 Highway 27 in the southeast quadrant of the Village of Nobleton has submitted applications for Regional and Township Official Plan Amendments, a Zoning By-law Amendment, and a Draft Plan of Subdivision.

Small deficit for Township from 2024

King Township ended 2024 with a small deficit, which will be paid for through the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund. Staff reported that year-end totals for 2024, showed a shortfall of $23,532. Departmental staff have a responsibility of monitoring operating budget variances throughout the year with the assistance of the Finance Department and accountability for financial performance (e.g. actual revenues and expenditures) with the Senior Leadership Team.

King Township awarded $225,000 to cover enforcement costs

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued orders requiring the owners and occupants of 7305 King Road to immediately cease violations of the Township’s ...

Pub proposed for Nobleton Community Hall

A plan for a pub in the historic Nobleton Community Hall will help save the building. But some residents are afraid much will be lost in the deal. King council approved staff recommendations to look into the idea and work with the local proponents. Staff will work on a long-term lease with the company that satisfies all parties and reflects King’s interests. Staff will also begin a zoning bylaw review to repurpose the building at 19 Old King Road, and apply for any necessary heritage permits.

Township wants condo proposal scaled down

Despite widespread opposition to a plan for a six-storey condo building in Schomberg, King Township will continue to work with the developer, in hopes of scaling it down. Numerous delegations and councillor opposition almost killed the plan, but councillors opted to refer the matter back to staff. Going against the staff recommendations for approval, council is hoping staff and the developer can work together to come to a solution everyone can live with.

Church concert showcases Renaissance convent music

A unique church concert is sure to produce some miraculous melodic contours. Christ Church Kettleby will host Kettleby native Eliza-Jane Callander and, together with other professional singers, she will present an evening of music written for and by nuns: “Songs for Mary: Music for Women’s Voices, 1140-1640.” The concert will be held July 26 at 6 p.m. and tickets are $25 regular, $20 senior or students, available online at facebook.com/subrosaensemble or cash at the door.

Work on Hambly House set to begin

Long overdue conservation work on the historic Hambly House in Nobleton is set to begin. The owner of the Hambly House, located at 6012 King Road, plans to undertake conservation work on the structure, which requires a heritage permit for approval. The current designation bylaw (By-law 82-144) is outdated and lacks a statement of cultural heritage value and a list of heritage attributes, which are required under the Ontario Heritage Act, as per the 2005 amendments.

A King City teen is reaching for the stars, using her voice to spread awareness of some big issues. Ismena Toscan, who’s the reigning Miss Teen York Region 2025, is taking on competitors for the national title, at a pageant July 9-13 in Toronto.

King’s Marissa Forte is Aurora’s 2025 Teen Idol

Marissa Forte, a Grade 11 student at King City Secondary School, was crowned Aurora’s 2025 Teen Idol after a stellar performance at the Aurora Performing Arts Festival recently. Held at the Aurora Town Square Performance Hall and co-hosted by the Town of Aurora and Marquee Theatrical Productions, the Performing Arts Festival saw youth contestants from kindergarten students through Grade 12, face off in a singing, dancing, and dramatic categories, with the winner of the Senior Vocal Category winning Teen Idol Honours.

Boy bitten by coyote

A 12-year-old boy was sent to hospital after being bitten by a coyote in Nobleton on Sunday afternoon.York Regional Police said they received a call ...

Pilot error cause of fatal aircraft crash in 2024

The cause of the plane crash that killed a King family last year was pilot error. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), “the pilot’s failure to ensure the proper placement of the fuel selector during the approach and landing … resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.”

King Township Food Bank rallies community for Spring Food Drive

As food insecurity continues to rise across York Region, the King Township Food Bank is calling on residents to come together for its Spring Food ...

Local comedian turns tragedy into humour

Live can be funny. It can also be quite tragic. Combine the two and you have a pretty good jumping off point for humorous storytelling. Brent Bowlin of King City is sharing his personal experiences in a positive way. His journey is like many others – he deals with grief by taking viewer on a comedic adventure.

Gary Vogan retires after 20 years with the King Township Food Bank

After two decades of steadfast dedication as Director of Operations for the King Township Food Bank, Gary Vogan is stepping down from his volunteer role, ...

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 Proud Charity Golf Challenge raises $20K for Easter Seals, Morning Youth Grants, and Lions Clubs

It was Shakespeare’s victorious Macbeth who uttered the famous words “So fair and foul a day I have not seen” as he peered over the misty battlefield – a civil war won in daunting conditions. The Scottish King would have been right at home at Cardinal West at the King Proud Charity Golf Challenge on Thursday. With Piper Katherine McManus atop misty Cardinal West, one could imagine playing an ancestor’s home course at the base of The Highlands. McManus called the assembly to order with a stirring version of “Scotland the Brave” and piped the intrepid players on to the course to take their places at the eighteen Scramble Shotgun tee blocks.

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.

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.

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