April 2026 Archive
Local volunteers recognized for their efforts
The foundation of the community – the strength of King’s dedicated volunteers – was recognized during last week’s Volunteer Appreciation Night. The one night of the year dedicated to King’s givers shone the spotlight on the vast array of special individuals. Mayor Steve Pellegrini noted volunteers have a profound impact on our community. “They are the backbone of a strong, resilient and inclusive King; giving their most valuable resources – time and energy – to make our community a better place for all,” he said.
Rice earns title of national body transformation champ
It’s a dream come true for Schomberg’s James Rice. A baseball lifer, Rice has been promoted to “Manager for a Day” by the Minnesota Twins for his ongoing work with the Little League Disaster Relief Fund Charity. The US-based organization rebuilds ball diamonds that have been destroyed by natural or human disasters.
Struggling to always do our best
Have you tried your best today? Albeit a bit cliche, this saying stands the test of time. If we get up every morning and try to give 100%, or even 80%, that’s something. It shows we’re committed to, well, something, anything.
Community Petition gains momentum for performing arts centre in King Township
Residents in King Township are rallying behind a growing petition calling for the development of a dedicated Performing Arts Centre through a public-private partnership.Visitors attending ...
Province building new East Gwillimbury hospital and expanding current Southlake Hospital to connect more people in the region to high-quality hospital care
The Ontario government is investing $10 million to advance plans for a new acute care hospital in East Gwillimbury as well as the redevelopment of ...
Help keep King Township green during the annual Community Clean Up event on April 25
Roll up your sleeves, grab a pair of gloves and gather your friends and family to celebrate Earth Week from April 20 to 27 by ...
Do we really know what time it is in our lives?
The Chinese remind us to enjoy ourselves, because “it’s later than we think.” Yes, the future does have a nasty habit of arriving all too quickly, hiding just out of sight and then running right into our path. We don’t pay much attention because we have so much to concentrate on during our action-packed and stressed-out days.
Southbound and northbound HOV lanes are now open between Major Mackenzie Drive and Highway 9
Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan, announced the successful completion of the Highway 400 widening project between Major Mackenzie Drive in Vaughan and Highway 9 in ...
King unveils inauguarl Sports Hall of Fame
Members of the community gathered to celebrate local athletic excellence during the unveiling of the Sports Hall of Fame exhibition at the Zancor Centre.Attendees opportunity ...
Miele’s DuoFlex offers power and convenience
Cordless vacuum cleaners are the mainstay of today’s household cleaning devices. They’ve come a long way in just a few years and that’s due to the commitment and ingenuity of producers and developers. Miele quite easily leads the pack.
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