October 2013 Archive

Streak ends, but Cougars still rack up points

By Jeff Doner The Schomberg Cougars had their six-game win streak snapped, but managed to capture three of a possible six points in some tough ...

Local thrill seeker wins Amazon river raft race

By Jeff Doner Nobleton’s Greg Harris considers himself a bit of a thrill seeker, but what he recently accomplished ranks near the top of his ...

Wingberry Farms welcomes Yann Candele as head trainer

Wingberry Farms welcomes Yann Candele to its world-class facility in King City. The three-time Canadian Show Jumping Champion will act as head trainer of Wingberry Farms year-round. The partnership sees Candele responsible for the training of all Wingberry Farms horses and clients, along with Candele’s current students who will move to Wingberry Farms to continue working with the Canadian Show Jumping Team veteran.

Speeding plagues residents on Bathurst

I am a resident at 18178 Bathurst Street in Newmarket. My home is located at the southwest corner of Bathurst and Green Lane and I ...

Surgery offers more to be thankful for

I had hoped to leave this world as I came into it - with all my parts. Alas, it was not to be.

Tireless volunteer Fiona Cowles passes away

One of King Township’s leading volunteer forces – Fiona Cowles – has passed away. Cowles lost her courageous battle with cancer last week.

Former students honoured at Case of Distinction event

The King City Secondary School alumni association held their 10th annual Case of Distinction induction ceremony to honour four more former students for their achievements on Saturday. Added to the distinguished group were Dorothy Engelman, Dr. Grant Ferris, Dr. Ivan Joseph and Rosie MacLennan.

Soupfest ‘souperheroes’ were crowd-pleasers

Some people take soup very seriously. More than two dozen culinary experts presented some unique and flavourful renditions of soup made from local produce at the annual Soupfest, held Saturday at Asnorveldt.

Cougars extend winning streak

Since being spanked 8-2 at home on Sept. 19, the Schomberg Cougars have been on a torrid pace that has them on a six-game win streak and vaulting them into first place in their division. In their two games last week, the Cougars scored 13 goals, but they in turn allowed seven. Starting with a 9-5 win over the Erin, the Cougars came out guns a blazing to give them a 3-0 lead. Brandon Falsarella, Nicholas Chaykowsky and Mitch Safaric scored first period goals for the Cougars.

Curlers return to action for another sweeping season

“The best part about Curling is the opportunity to play.” Members of the King Curling Club have once again resumed to the sheets with brooms in hand and their enthusiastic curling spirits were ready to go.

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