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York Region approves 2025 $4.8 billion budget

December 4, 2024   ·   0 Comments

York Regional Council unanimously approved a $4.8 billion 2025 Budget, the third year of the multi-year budget aligning with this term of council.The budget includes ...

King Township approves 2025 water and wastewater rates

The Township of King is committed to delivering safe drinking water and effective wastewater management while responsibly managing taxpayer funds.Council approved the 2025 water and ...

Residents getting money’s worth with King’s libraries

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 ...

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