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Residents getting money’s worth with King’s libraries
November 13, 2024 · 0 Comments
It’s sometimes difficult to put a dollar value on some intangible services provided by King Township. But a new tool, developed by Ontario Library Services, has done just that. And King residents are getting a bang for their buck with local services.
Man shot in Nobleton home invasion
York Regional Police are looking for two suspects, after a man was shot in Nobleton during an armed home invasion. Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking at least two suspects after an armed home invasion resulted in an adult male being shot in the Township of King.
Emmerson retires as York chair
Long-serving York politician Wayne Emmerson will retire as regional chair and CEO. Emmerson made the announcement at last week’s regional council meeting. He’s leaving effective Friday, Nov. 29. “This has been a very difficult and personal decision, but the right one and at the right time for myself and my family,” he said.
Restoration of the King Christian Church and King Railway Station under way
Two designated heritage buildings located at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre are being restored to their original glory following a $250,000 grant from the Rural Economic Development (RED) Fund, delivered through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan made the announcement last week at the King Heritage & Cultural Centre, alongside Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, Lisa Thompson, Township of King Mayor Steve Pellegrini and Ward 5 Councillor Debbie Schaefer.
Sip & Savour gears up with launch of online auction
Get ready to experience the tropical charm of the Pacific Islands at this year’s Sip & Savour! On Thursday, Oct. 24, the King Township Food ...
Community bands together to help resident
The community is rallying around one of their own. Cathy Pezzo, on behalf of the Schomberg Agricultural Society, has organized a GoFundMe page for Jeff MacPhail. Jeff is well known in the Schomberg community and has been involved in the Fair derby for several years.
King Township establishes land acknowledgement
King Township is paying homage to Indigenous communities and our history. Councillors adopted the creation of a Township-wide Land Acknowledgment recently, reflecting past, present and future Indigenous communities in King. It also reaffirms King’s commitment towards Truth and Reconciliation.
Showing support for King Township seniors
King Township’s Community Services team received the Seniors Community Grant for the project a “Healthy Connection for a Happy and Healthy Future” in the amount ...
King hitting all the marks as mid-term report reflects achievements
King is making “significant progress” in fiscal responsibility, environmental sustainability, community and customer services and experiences. That was the message delivered by staff to council, in the 2023-2026 Mid-Term Achievements Report. The municipality is full steam ahead, making significant progress in areas of upmost importance to citizens including fiscal responsibility, climate change and sustainability, municipal planning and operations, economic vitality and community safety, as well as community and customer services and experience.
Hundreds attend King Animal Hospital’s grand opening
The King Animal Hospital opened with much fanfare last week, in ideal mid-summer conditions and might have been the most secure event in King Township history. Hundreds attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the 60,000-square-foot, cutting edge veterinary hospital tucked away on 19th Sideroad between Bathurst and Dufferin.
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