November 2013 Archive

King Remembrance services

King Township residents will gather in the coming days to pay tribute to all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in preserving our freedom. Join ...

King Township Food Bank seeks fundraising director to continue its good work

For a couple of hundred residents, the King Township Food Bank is a godsend. It takes a group of dedicated volunteers and an efficient delivery system to get help where it’s needed most.

King/Vaughan Christmas Home Tour raises funds for Women’s Centre of York

Florists and designers have teamed up to decorate eight spectacular homes in King/Vaughan in their holiday best with proceeds going to Women’s Centre of York Region. Women’s Centre of York Region is dedicated to providing programs, counselling and support services to women who have been affected by abuse or financial challenges. Their clients are mothers, friends, volunteers, co-workers and neighbours – all part of the community as a whole.

St. Paul’s in Nobleton marks its 25th anniversary

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Nobleton celebrates 25 years in their current home on King Road. One of the strengths of the congregation is its ...

Nobleton Post Office staff strong in fundraising campaign

Making the draw Friday afternoon at the Post Office in Nobleton were Mary Jean Vena, Barb Pricop-Post, Postmaster Darlene MacIver, Mary McGee and Rose Dominelli. Missing ...

Cougars stand tall, chalk up two more wins

The Schomberg Cougars continue their ascent this season, with two more wins against Stayner and Orillia last week. The four points keep them near the top of the standings with 26 points – just one behind the first-place squad from Penetang.

King Tornadoes host first local meet

For the past three years, the King Tornadoes Speed Skating Club has offered something challenging and different to athletes of all ages and skill levels, as popularity in the sport continues to grow. The club will hit a bit of a milestone when it hosts King Township’s first-ever sanctioned Ontario Speed Skating Association meet on Nov. 16 at the Trisan Centre in Schomberg. The meet will also include a Special Olympics Ontario speed skating competition.

Curlers use ‘hocus pocus’ for spine-chilling results

While the skies darkened, so did the chilling sheets of the King Curling Club as members crept their way towards another frightful evening throwing stones and broom (sticks) working their magic. The Grimm Reaper graced his presence throughout the early draw on Thursday’s Mixed Team Entry league as did a few other extremely unique costumed players.

Who will stop runaway government spending?

As budget time nears for many levels of government, the public will be bombarded with fancy footwork, pedantic, long-term-gain talk. It’s to numb us to the inevitable pain that increased costs, taxes and cuts will bring to average Canadian households.

Inaccuracies in original letter

I made two mistakes in my previous letter, regarding Bolton’s proposed Canadian Tire warehouse and the traffic it will generate. There is going to be ...

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