Abby Eveson is exceeding all expectations

February 17, 2015 · 0 Comments

Abigail Eveson is exceeding all expectations. This sentiment doesn’t come from her pre-school teacher about her latest report card. It comes from world-class cardiologists and specialists at Toronto’s SickKids, who are cautiously optimistic that Abby will beat the odds one day soon.

Mayors and chairs meet premier

Premier Kathleen Wynne has opened the lines of communication with her municipal counterparts. The premier was the special guest at the CivicAction meeting with GTAH mayors and chairs, held Jan. 27 in Toronto.

King to receive interim payment related to ice storm impacts

King Township will receive an interim payment from the Province, as part of their claim for the damages caused by the 2013/14 ice storm.

Residents engaged in issues at Nobleton session

The public is not shy about coming out and airing their concerns. More than two dozen citizens came out swinging at the first Meet the Mayor and Ward Councillors’ night of the new term, held last Tuesday night in Nobleton.

Budweth brothers are King Fire’s dynamic duo

Blood is thicker than water. Just ask Dave and Alf Budweth, volunteer captains with King Fire and Emergency Services. The Budweths have been serving their close-knit community as local entrepreneurs and “community firemen” for decades.

Seneca College set to open international Bocce competition

The hosting organizations of the 2015 International Special Olympics Bocce Tournament announced on Friday that York Region will host the tournament at Seneca’s King Campus this spring.

Support needed to make Nobleton the next Kraft Hockeyville

Nobleton could be the next Kraft Hockeyville. The Township submitted an application to the Kraft Hockeyville program on Feb. 6 to make improvements to the Dr. William Laceby Nobleton Community Centre and Arena, reported Ward 2 Councillor David Boyd at the council meeting Monday.

Nobleton park will be ready by 2016

Nobleton will be home to King’s newest, innovative recreational space. The public flocked to the final meeting last week, offering their input into the new Metrus Community Park Block. The large, 21-acre (8.5 hectare) park will be host a wide variety of unique features, literally offering something for everyone.

Volunteer firefighters in King are a unique breed

Our communities are constantly growing and changing. One thing that hasn’t changed is the public’s respect for the local volunteer firefighter. If anything, it’s the highest it’s ever been.