Emmerson retires as York chair

October 30, 2024 · 0 Comments

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.

Local woman needs kidney to live a long life

A local woman is struggling with a medical condition that could cut her life short. But Schomberg’s Jodie Wilson, who works at Tru Country, retains a positive outlook.

King Theatre Company aims to provide high quality programs

A new group will raise the bar of community theatre in King and beyond. King City resident Chloë Rose Flowers founded the King Theatre Company, a brand new professional theatre company located in the heart of King Township. The not-for-profit organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of King Township and GTA residents through high-quality, professional theatre, entertainment, and educational programming.

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