Magna makes $10-million hospital pledge

October 28, 2015 · 0 Comments

A very generous donation to the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will provide a permanent connection and legacy. The $10-million pledge by Magna International will forever link this company, Mackenzie Health and exceptional care close to home for many in King and York Region.

King council supports local solar projects

King councillors have given their support to several local solar projects. Those seeking access to the Feed-In Tarrif (FIT) program benefit from municipal council support for their applications. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) requires that councils pass site-specific resolutions for each project, in order to obtain “Priority Points.”

Resident helps bring Clydesdales to the world stage

A lovely horse is always an experience. It is an emotional experience of the kind that is often spoiled by words. Just ask King’s Rob Wilson, who was part of the 2015 World Clydesdale Show, held Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in London, Ontario.

Former Schomberg arena to house parks and rec. department

The former Schomberg Arena on the fairgrounds will be home to King Township’s parks, recreation and culture department.

Climate change ‘nightmares are here’

On Aug. 5, Rolling Stone magazine published an article by Eric Holthaus titled “The point of no return: climate change nightmares are already here.”

Heritage register causes uproar, confusion

The road to good intentions can be a bumpy one at times. Nowhere is this more evident than in the process used by King Township to encourage property owners to place their historic lands on the heritage register.

King raises its development charges

A showdown is looming between King Township and developers. Township staff met with key stakeholders Monday, following a council vote Sept. 14 to raise local development charges, making them the highest in the GTA.

Event marks 400th anniversary of expedition

King Township has entered the history books by marking a special anniversary. Last week, La Société d’histoire de Toronto and partners are commemorating the 1615 Brûlé-Wendat expedition with a re-creation of their journey along the Toronto Carrying Place Trail from Samuel de Champlain's monument in Orillia to the mouth of the Humber.

Refugee session inspires King residents

We have all been shocked and horrified by the news reports of the world’s burgeoning refugee crisis, most recently focused around the situation in Syria that is causing a mass exodus into neighbouring countries and Europe.

Local teen touches lives around the globe

The middle class in Canada takes so much for granted. In fact, we don’t think twice about water and sanitation. And yet, the bulk of the developing world would see a well, a visit to a doctor or a school as godsends.

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