September 2015 Archive
Democracy demands that we speak up for ourselves
As one of the most powerful groups on the planet, the middle class is likely the most sheepish and self-centred. As we all know, we’re mired in election rhetoric and one of the party leaders said the other two leaders pretend to speak for the middle class.
Kitchener comes from behind to stun King City in Ontario Cup thriller
The King City Royals and the Kitchener-Waterloo under-16 teams took similar paths to the girls Ontario Cup finals on Sunday, both finishing on top of their divisions in round-robin play.
Event marks 400th anniversary of expedition
King Township has entered the history books by marking a special anniversary. Last week, La Société d’histoire de Toronto and partners are commemorating the 1615 Brûlé-Wendat expedition with a re-creation of their journey along the Toronto Carrying Place Trail from Samuel de Champlain's monument in Orillia to the mouth of the Humber.
Refugee session inspires King residents
We have all been shocked and horrified by the news reports of the world’s burgeoning refugee crisis, most recently focused around the situation in Syria that is causing a mass exodus into neighbouring countries and Europe.
Local teen touches lives around the globe
The middle class in Canada takes so much for granted. In fact, we don’t think twice about water and sanitation. And yet, the bulk of the developing world would see a well, a visit to a doctor or a school as godsends.
User fees slated to go up in King in 2016
Groups using Township facilities will have to pay more next year. King council approved an increase to user fees at its council meeting Monday night.
King officials concerned about GTA West route, impacts
Residents, councillors and Township staff are working together to mitigate the impacts of the planned GTA West Corridor. Routes for the multi-lane toll road planned by the province are currently being reviewed. And one comes a little too close for comfort as far as King residents are concerned.
Student reflects on one-of-a-kind experience
Collaborating with teens and finding the importance of remembrance were the lessons learned by one King student during a recent European excursion.
We can all help restore Monarch habitats
I’m very fond of my 50-year-old lilac bush. It grows on my property. For many years, every spring I observed it with great anticipation. It used to be the feeding ground for migrant Monarch butterflies arriving from the south.
CDS athlete commits to OHL Ice Dogs
Last Thursday night, 17--year-old Christian Mitri left the Meridian Centre ice in Niagara as the star of a major junior hockey camp.
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