July 2025 Archive

Residents asked for input on dog park

Pet parents: do you prefer wood chips or grass at your local, off-leash dog park?King Township has two off-leash dog parks. One is located at ...

Free raspberry social and community picnic on August 9

Life’s a picnic in King Township! In celebration of King Township’s 175th anniversary, the age-old Raspberry Social and Community Picnic is making a comeback!The King ...

Reflecting on 30 years of togetherness

Thirty years – three decades, 120 seasons, 10,950 days of breathing, living, experiencing and holding hands with the woman I married. Sounds like a lot, but in reality, time has flown by. My eyes well up more often lately, and in my near-sighted corneas, Kim never looked so good. For you see, while hindsight may be 20-20, true vision lies in seeing what’s behind those baby blues of hers.

Premier Equipment continues growth journey, expands John Deere dealership network through acquisition of Green Tractors Inc.

Premier Equipment, a multi-store John Deere dealership serving southern Ontario, has come to an agreement to purchase neighbouring dealer Green Tractors Inc.Premier Equipment has been ...

Examining the possibility of our ‘before’ and ‘after’ lives

We live our lives in the present, sometimes dwelling on the past, but mostly looking ahead to the future. We don’t want to think about “what’s next,” but that very question will face each and every one of us. I’ve been thinking about “after” and what it’s going to be.

Automated speed enforcement to begin Sept. 2

As part of its ongoing commitment to road safety – especially in areas where children are out and about – King Township is launching its Community Safety ...

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.

Let the tears flow and laughter ring out

I’m in a weird place lately, or perhaps it’s exactly where I’m meant to be. It’s that small spot between and behind the eyes, just behind the nasal cavity. It’s the place where you feel a tear coming on, and you have the choice of reeling it back in or letting it flow. In my case, it’s like I’m frequently on the verge of crying, full or partial waterworks. Often It comes unannounced, without warning.

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.

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.

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