February 2014 Archive

Olympic ski jumper recalls his successes

As one of the daredevil Olympic winter sports, ski jumping is not for the faint of heart. Barreling down a hill at 60 to 70 miles per hour until meeting a jump that fires you over 100 metres is not for everyone.

Running for municipal council a worthy endeavour

Democratic rights and privileges are the very foundations of our society.

Olympics bring back memories of our first born

Mark Pavilons As TV sets around the globe tuned into the Sochi Olympics, the occasion was nostalgic in our household. Our first-born, Lexie, marked her ...

Residents pleased with OMB decision on banquet hall

King residents opposing a bid for a rural banquet hall and wedding facility are pleased that the appeal was dismissed by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB).

Proposal for Schomberg industrial plaza submitted

A new industrial plaza is being proposed for Schomberg.

Input gathered for King’s transportation master plan

Residents had the chance to provide input last week into King’s future with regards to transportation issues. Three public information drop-in sessions were held to explain the purpose of the study and garner public insights and suggestions.

ASK presents a winter culinary arts experience

Arts Society King (ASK) proudly presents its newest program, Winter Bites, in collaborations with artists, performers and local eateries.

Sustainable King – why save our wetlands?

The first of the Sustainability Committee’s community information sessions, Sustainable Sundays, held Jan. 26 at the King City Library, was a great success and was ...

Author brings Canadian military history to life

It’s not easy to make Canadian history come alive. A King City author lives and breathes it, passing on his insights and extensive research to readers interested in Canada’s military past of the late 1700s. Gavin K. Watt, well respected in his field, recently released “Poisoned by Lies and Hypocrisy, America’s First Attempt to Bring Liberty to Canada, 1775-1776,” shedding new light on the impact of the Revolutionary war on Canadians.

Cougars drop opener to Caledon rivals

The Schomberg Cougars Junior A hockey club ended the regular season on a winning note, but stumbled into game one of their first round series against the Caledon Golden Hawks on Sunday night.

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