Resident helped put Canada in the space game

July 23, 2014 · 0 Comments

Many people reach for the stars. For a King City man, his handiwork has been to space and back. Right now, far above us, the fruits of Jim Middleton’s labours are operating aboard one of mankind’s greatest achievements – the International Space Station.

Parents raise concerns about student safety

Parents in Schomberg are worried about their kids walking to St. Patrick’s School. Changes to busing policies at the York District Separate School Board have meant students have to walk to the school, along Western and Main Streets.

Man charged with assault on councillor

A Nobleton man has been charged with assault causing bodily harm after striking Councillor Peter Grandilli Friday night.

Rising star David Wontner proud of his King roots

Wisdom helps us all evolve. We get better with age. For rising star David Wontner, the sky is literally the limit.

Dew Street development moves ahead

A development proposal on Dew Street in King City has undergone significant changes since it was first introduced last year, but some residents are still concerned about how it will affect the established surrounding community.

Rogers proposes cell tower for Nobleton

A cell phone tower is being put up on King Road in Nobleton to improve wireless service for rural residents.

Tiny ‘superhero’ is battling the odds

Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. Schomberg’s Abigail Eveson is only one year old and she already has a sidekick, her three-year-old brother Charlie. And let’s not forget the “dynamic duo” mom Becky and dad Craig.

Entrepreneur Helga Schmidt keeps the dream alive

Mothers have a boundless capacity to love, and give advice. Great-grandmothers are among the wisest people on the planet. King Township’s Helga Schmidt has all of these qualities, and just a little bit more.