King withdraws support for GTA corridor

April 7, 2021 · 0 Comments

King Township councillors unanimously withdrew their previous support for the provincial GTA West Corridor. In a lengthy motion passed at the last virtual council meeting, Councillor Debbie Schaefer highlighted some of the main concerns with the proposed Highway 413.

Trisan opens for COVID-19 vaccinations

The Trisan Centre in Schomberg has begun vaccinating residents. York Region Health confirmed that a limited number of appointments were made available Monday morning. It’s a made-in-King solution and is totally driven by councillors, staff and volunteers. The volume and number of appointments depends on supply.

Trisan offering limited appointments

The Trisan Centre in Schomberg is now open, with a limited number of COVID-19 vaccination appointments to York Region residents.The Trisan Centre clinic, located at ...

Ontario moves into ‘shutdown’ mode

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a provincewide emergency brake as a result ...

King tentatively planning for in-person summer camp programs

King Township’s Community Services Division is preparing for the delivery of both in-person and virtual camps for the upcoming summer season.“The planning process for the ...

York Region expanding COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 65 years and older

The Regional Municipality of York is advancing those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations to now include York Region residents age 65 years and older (born 1956 ...

Funding brings internet to rural hamlets in King

Close to 500 homes in rural King will soon get access to high-speed internet, thanks to new federal funding. Through the Rapid Response Stream of the Universal Broadband Fund (UBF), the Government of Canada is taking immediate action to connect King residents to high-speed internet. King-Vaughan MP Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, made the virtual announcement last week. Funding of $2.27 million will bring high-speed internet to residents in the communities of Pottageville, Nobleton and Lloydtown. With an additional investment of nearly $1.7 million from Vianet, this project will connect 485 underserved households.

Air fryers have become a must-own appliance

KWS Staff – Air fryers have been soaring in popularity. People like them because they’re convenient, easy to use and provide a healthier cooking method. We found one that checks all the boxes. Uber Appliance was crafted in 2015 out of a passion for bringing functional yet retro sleek kitchen appliances for the modern home.

Patios returning to King this spring, summer

Patio dining will return to villages across King this season. Councillors voted to continue the private and public land patio programs through 2021, in keeping with provincial, York and municipal COVID guidelines. The program was established last year in response to provisions set out by the provincial Alcohol and Gaming Commission, to support restaurants and food establishments during COVID-19.

York Region opens 19,000 new COVID-19 vaccine appointments

The Regional Municipality of York has opened a supply of 19,000 appointments for COVID-19 vaccination.Thos given priority include residents who are 80 years of age ...

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