Questionable studies, spending raise my eyebrows

October 25, 2017 · 0 Comments

We often hear about a “new study” that reveals some weird fact about our current lifestyle. They make the headlines and are repeated on the radio. Some have made me smile and laugh, while others left me with a look of consternation. The latest left me shaking my head.

Little support for municipal election rebate

Political contributions are a recognized way for residents and businesses to get involved in the democratic process. Taxpayers can write off provincial and federal political donations on their income tax, but there’s no provision for municipal contributions. The idea of giving taxpayers a rebate on their municipal donations garnered little support around the King council table recently.

Second phase of Nobleton sewer works progresses

As King Township moves forward with phase two of the Nobleton sanitary sewer works, councillors are pleased the costs to homeowners have been kept down. Ainley and Associates will conduct the design, contract administration and inspection aspects of the two contracts associated with the project. Homeowners will get a breakdown of the proposed capital charge amount of $21,870 per household. The Township will also apply for grant funding through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund.

New resident amazed by treatment in King

On the day of my move to King City I got a parking ticket just steps away from my house while the movers were ...

Dr. Helena Jaczek Nominated to Run for Reelection in Markham-Stouffville

King Township will be saying goodbye one of its long-serving provincial politicians. Dr. Helena Jaczek was nominated by a crowd of supporters and community members to run for re-election as the Ontario Liberal candidate in the newly formed riding of Markham-Stouffville. The event also marked Dr. Jaczek’s 10-year anniversary serving as a MPP.

Public input needed as King plans recreation centre

What do you want to see in a new recreation centre? That’s the question King Township is asking residents as it starts the process ...

Advocate and councillor Iafrate carries the Liberal banner in the next election

A Vaughan councillor is hoping to continue her advocacy work as this riding’s next MPP. Marilyn Iafrate, in her second term on council, the opportunity presented itself “to represent my residents as well as the great communities in King at Queen’s Park.”

Formenton returning to OHL’s Knights

Senators fans will have to wait another year to see one of their top young talents in the regular lineup. Eighteen-year-old Alex Formenton, of King City, has been returned to the OHL’s London Knights to finish his junior stint, confirmed via a tweet from the NHL’s Ottawa Senators official Twitter account.

King City’s Formenton makes NHL debut with Sens

When the Ottawa Senators were introduced for their warm-up before their match-up with the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre, one lone skater took to the ice for a couple of laps. As is tradition in hockey circles, that player was Alex Formenton, skating in his first-ever regular season NHL game.

Making smiles for the past 20 years

Children battling sickness or terminal illness are among the strongest superheroes on the planet. As we all know, every superhero has to have a sidekick, or “hero support.” Smiles of Innocence Memorial Charity has been providing that support for two decades. The charity was founded by long-time King residents John and Anna Povegliano, following the death of their four-year-old son Daniel in 1996.

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