King looks to the future with transportation master plan update

February 19, 2020 · 0 Comments

In order to keep planning documents current, King council received an update on its revamped Transportation Master Plan recently. Originally adopted in 2015, King’s first Transportation Master Plan set out a strategy regarding roads needs, infrastructure, traffic and future transportation needs.

King gets $608K from province

Stephen Lecce, MPP for King-Vaughan, announced that the Government of Ontario will provide the Township of King with $608,548 through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund ...

King’s wood turtle among most threatened

A long-time King resident is in danger of being wiped out. The wood turtle has been identified as one of the most threatened species in the country. Amphibians and reptiles are facing more threats than other at-risk species, according to a recent study by WWF-Canada.

A great playoff week for Cougars

The Schomberg Cougars lead the first round of their playoff series 2-1 against the Orillia Terriers. It has been a week of stellar hockey. It could arguably be the best hockey the Cougars have played all year. It makes sense, this is the playoffs after all.

Dedicated ‘champion’ Jane Underhill passes away

King has lost one of its most dedicated and committed “champions.” Jane Underhill, former councillor and community activist died Feb. 8 at Southlake hospital. She was 83.

Bantam Red Wings win Wainfleet Tournament

The Nik Nak Nook and Schomberg Lions Club sponsored Schomberg bantam Red Wings returned home from the Niagara region late Sunday night with a new ...

York Region to pilot automated speed enforcement in 12 school areas

Safety measures are coming to a dozen school zones across York this spring. York Regional council approved the launch of a two-year automated speed enforcement pilot, which will include using a camera and speed measurement device to enforce speed limits in 12 community safety zones as early as May.

Positive reception to King City apartment building

Plans for a four-storey apartment building in King City has received largely positive response from the public. King Station Inc. presented its plans to council Jan. 27. The application, which includes amendments to the official plan and various setbacks, will be reviewed by staff and return to council for recommendations.

King firefighters step up to help Vaughan family

King firefighters are joining forces to help raise money for a Vaughan child fighting a rare disease. Rebecca Grace Silva daughter of Vaughan firefighter Mark Silva, is fighting through Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1.

Police looking for suspects in attempted bank robbery

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking assistance to identify suspects following an attempted bank robbery in the Township of King. On ...

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