November 2024 Archive

Hasbro helps you complete your Xmas list

We all need a little help checking those boxes on our Christmas lists. We recommend turning to renowned toy-maker Hasbro for help this holiday season. The company has been creating memories for over a century, so they know what they’re talking about when it comes to imaginative playthings.

King Township Council approves 2025 municipal budget

King Township Council approved the first service based municipal budget for 2025, which includes a 3.68% municipal tax rate increase.This translates to an approximate $127 ...

Try to avoid the evil urges of consumerism

We are entering the holiday season and the infamous “Black Friday.” Sounds more like a reason to panic, than to save. And yet, millions of consumers across North America and beyond will dash to retail stores and wear out their keyboards for a flurry of shopping.

The ‘village’ is here to help one another

We’re all familiar with the phrase, “it takes a village to raise a child.” And it’s here to help adults, too. Originally an African proverb, the phrase picked up steam here in North America following Hillary Clinton’s 1996 book, “It takes a Village.”

King Township approves 2025 water and wastewater rates

The Township of King is committed to delivering safe drinking water and effective wastewater management while responsibly managing taxpayer funds.Council approved the 2025 water and ...

YRP notes community safety is a team effort

Knowledge is power and accurate information can be invaluable in keeping communities safe. That was one of the messages delivered by York Regional Police officers during a community safety meeting Monday night, held in the municipal council chambers. A crowd of interested residents, along with almost 100 viewing online, heard officers explain the latest in data collection, technological tools and resources available to both the public and police officers, to help residents. There are many “pieces to the puzzle” and it’s a matter of “people are the police, and the police are the people.”

Residents getting money’s worth with King’s libraries

It’s sometimes difficult to put a dollar value on some intangible services provided by King Township. But a new tool, developed by Ontario Library Services, has done just that. And King residents are getting a bang for their buck with local services.

Man shot in Nobleton home invasion

York Regional Police are looking for two suspects, after a man was shot in Nobleton during an armed home invasion. Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking at least two suspects after an armed home invasion resulted in an adult male being shot in the Township of King.

Public meeting on community safety

In response to recent incidents involving armed home invasions, King Township and York Regional Police (YRP) will co-host a Nobleton Community Safety Meeting on Monday, ...

Leave love and memories behind, not things

“Ooo, cookies!” I exclaimed to myself when I recently opened my lunch, lovingly prepared by my wife. Such is life’s simple pleasures sometimes. Not overly exciting or earth-shattering, but these tiny chocolate chip specimens brought a smile to my face.

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